People Drive From All Over Alabama For The Massive Cheeseburger At This Iconic Restaurant
Hidden in the northeastern corner of Alabama, nestled among the foothills of the Appalachians, sits a humble brick building that’s become a pilgrimage site for burger enthusiasts across the state – Big Time Cafe in Fort Payne. The journey to burger nirvana often begins with skepticism. From the...
Two AL beach bars make Southern Living’s top 10 list for 2025. See what...
As the weather warms up , it's the perfect time to head to the beach for relaxation, delicious food and refreshing drinks. Southern Living explored the southern coast and selected the top 10 beach bars for 2025, with Alabama making the list twice. Check out which Alabama beach bars caught Southern Living's eye and...
Parents could soon be notified if their child is ticketed for traffic violations
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to make a reasonable effort to notify a minor's available emergency contact if they are cited for a traffic infraction. House Bill 285 applies to people under 19 years old. Law enforcement can call, text, or send a...
Retail Shake-Up: Alabama to Lose Popular Fashion Stores Amid Financial Crisis
Alabama Faces Retail Setback as Three Malls Lose Iconic Stores. Forever 21 is closing all of its Alabama locations as part of a nationwide retreat following its second bankruptcy filing in six years. The fast-fashion retailer, known for affordable, trend-driven apparel, has faced mounting financial losses, shifts in...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Portions Of Northern And Western Alabama Until 12am
A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect until midnight tonight for portions of western and northwestern Alabama. This includes areas along and northwest of a line from Aliceville to Berry to Arley to Athens. Again, the main threat will be from damaging winds and large hail, but an isolated tornado is possible.
Northwest Alabama Weather Alert: Tornado and Hail Risk from 7 PM to 12 AM...
Huntsville, AL – Severe weather is expected to impact northwest Alabama Monday evening, with the greatest risks including damaging wind gusts, large hail, and the potential for one or two tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, clusters of thunderstorms are likely to develop across the...
Storms this evening, but dry to begin the work week
**SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR NW ALABAMA UNTIL MIDNIGHT**. Strong storms expected for Sunday evening, but a quiet pattern expected to start off the work week. Tonight, strong storms are expected to arrive in the late dinner time hours. The main threats with this line of storms will be gusty winds as well as...
In March 2025, an Alabama Father Was Fatally Shot at an Apartment Complex
Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Authorities in Alabama are investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of 26-year-old Nathan Hogan II, a hardworking father and...
Weather Around the Clock: Evening Edition 3/23
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Sunday night: Much of central Alabama is at a level 1/5 and 2/5 risk tonight for strong storms. The greatest risk remains in west Alabama, as well as in portions of Mississippi. Portions of west and central Alabama will be under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight. Storms will enter...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph north of I-20 and 15-25 mph south of I-20. The upper-level system and associated cold front will produce a line of showers and thunderstorms entering the...