Danger! Alabama’s 5 Most Deadly Tourist Locations
Tourism in Alabama has been on the rise in recent years, with visitors flocking to the state's many natural and cultural attractions. However, not all tourist destinations in Alabama are totally safe. Let's take a look at the five most deadly tourist locations in Alabama. Little River Canyon National Preserve.
Alabama bill adding $10.64 fee on prescriptions advances as state struggles with pharmacy closings
Two blocks from the Alabama Statehouse, a black wreath hung on the door of Adams Drugs — a symbol to draw attention to the number of neighborhood pharmacies that have closed, or are in danger of closing, across the state. Dozens of independent pharmacies have shuttered in Alabama over...
Main Street Alabama brings revitalization efforts to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Main Street Alabama is a non-profit organization that aims to revitalize downtown areas by building on their authentic culture, attributes, and history. Last year, it signed on to help revitalize downtown Montgomery. “We have been meeting with our committees, making a strategic plan, working...
Bill to fairly reimburse pharmacies passes in Alabama Senate
According to the Alabama Pharmacy Association, 10 pharmacies in the state have shut down this year.
Millbrook Police warn about potential phone scam directed at older residents
The Millbrook Police Department is warning the community about fraudulent phone calls regarding a customer survey at a local drug store. This is a reminder to never share personal identifying information over the telephone or computer. From Chief P.K. Johnson. Millbrook Police Department. This is a press release...
Alabama House passes Paid Parental Leave Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama moved closer to a new state law that will provide teachers and state employees with eight weeks of paid parental leave. The Alabama House gave final passage to SB199 or the Paid Parental Leave Bill backed by a variety of lawmakers including Ginny Shaver of DeKalb County.
Alabama Public Library Service board terminates director
The Alabama Public Library Service terminated Nancy Pack as its executive director during the closing moments of the board meeting Thursday and slashed funding to a library in Fairhope. Both moves stemmed from new restrictive policies on materials available in libraries that supporters said would control sexually...
Alabama was hit by 17 tornadoes on March 15: Here’s where they struck
The tornado count from last Saturday’s high risk severe weather day is now at 17, and it could stay there. The National Weather Service has likely wrapped up storm surveys and has added two tornadoes to the list. One was in central Alabama, where the majority of the tornadoes...
Birdie Mae Davis, Synonymous with Decades-Long Alabama School Desegregation Case, Dies at 77
Birdie Mae Davis’ name is synonymous with a decades-long legal fight to desegregate one of Alabama’s largest public school systems. Davis, later known as Birdie D. Manning, died Sunday at her home in Birmingham following an extended illness. She was 77. Davis was among one of the first...
Attorney Fred Gray calls for ‘Second Civil Rights Movement’ in ‘Final Exhortation’
MONTGOMERY, AL — Legendary attorney Fred D. Gray recounted his involvement in demonstrations and legal battles that blossomed into the Civil Rights Movement, then issued a passionate plea to rejuvenate that work in response to injustices persisting or emerging today. “Seventy years ago, right here in Montgomery,...
