Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery church is taking steps to ensure all worshippers feel welcome by becoming the city’s first sensory-inclusive house of worship. Unity Worship Center officially opened its new sensory room Saturday, offering a calm and supportive environment for children with sensory processing disorders...

Alabama school new school voucher program, the CHOOSE Act, has already attracted over 23,000 students in its first year, offering state-funded financial support to families seeking alternatives to traditional public education. Under the act, eligible private school students receive $7,000 annually, while homeschooled...

Millions of people across the Southeast are being told to prepare for possible flooding as the region faces a dayslong tropical downpour threat thanks to a stalled-out cold front that led to the development of Tropical Storm Dexter off the U.S. East Coast.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - SARAH’S SPOTLIGHT: A new law is in place this new school year that bans student cell phones in Alabama classrooms. We are taking a look at the FOCUS Act — what it is, how it will be implemented in our area schools and how it may impact your children.

HUNTSVILLE – To bring the music industry in tune with other entertainment industries in the state, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation last week that updates Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Act […] The post Music to their ears: Ivey signs landmark entertainment industry bill appeared first on 256 Today .

Dexter Baker Jr. submitted this photo, showing off his catch in Lee County, during the 2023 Best Fish Contest. Photo courtesy of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association. Some of America’s best recreational fishing can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt. Many anglers search for trophy bass on...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, a mix of sun and clouds with showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon favoring locations closest to the Alabama/Georgia state line. Locations that have rain & storms can expect heavy rain at times. A much cooler day with high temps only in the mid-80s. Tonight, a few...

Hey Publix fans! Today, we’re exploring Publix to uncover must-have healthy foods across proteins, carbs, sweets, drinks, milk, and more. With great deals like buy-one-get-one (BOGO) and a focus on quality, Publix in areas like Georgia/Alabama/Florida, shines as a go-to for wholesome groceries. Let’s dive into the...

Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — An Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant has been arrested and accused of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana as part of a prison contraband ring. Lt. Calvin Bush was taken into custody following a major ADOC investigation into illegal drug and contraband...

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - A Montgomery man was arrested for attempting to smuggle cell phones and marijuana into the Fountain Correctional Facility, according to court records. Court documents said Jesse Mainor, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29 after he had 29 cell phones and 316 grams of marijuana that he attempted...