Ken McFeeters Blasts Montgomery Bureaucrats for Shutting Down Russell County Butchery
RUSSELL COUNTY, AL — July 31, 2025 — Today, gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters issued a bold statement condemning the latest assault on Alabama's independence by Montgomery bureaucrats: the shutdown of Russell County Butchery. "Let me be absolutely clear," McFeeters said. "Priority number one on my platform is...
Former DHR worker charged in child hot car death
BURMINGHAM, Ala. — A former DHR contract worker has now been charged in the hot car death of a 3-year-old. Kettorius "KJ" Starkes Jr. died when he was left inside a vehicle on july 22. 54-year-old Kela Stanford was supposed to take KJ back to daycare after a visit with his biological father. However, records show...
Man arrested after ex-girlfriend claimed he kidnapped her in Alabama, assaulted her in Mississippi...
A man was recently arrested in Mississippi, where he was charged with allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from her home in south Alabama and sexually assaulting her.
Tax on groceries in Alabama to go from 3% to 2%
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Get ready to pay a little less for a cart full of groceries. Alabama house bill 386 is set to take effect a month from today after Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on it earlier this summer. It lowers the state sales tax on groceries from...
Man found dead near Eastchase Parkway identified
It was a somber night in Bessemer as community members gathered to honor KJ Starkes, who died after being left in a hot car while in DHR custody. New bill proposed to address school threats statewide. Updated: 7 hours ago. An Alabama lawmaker has prefiled a bill that would set...
Montgomery mayor praises infrastructure initiative, Montgomery Forward
From long-awaited community center upgrades to a modernized fire station and revitalized public parks, the city of Montgomery is building momentum through Montgomery Forward—an ambitious infrastructure initiative created by Mayor Steven L. Reed and the Montgomery City Council to deliver tangible improvements across...
Alabama state lawmakers planning on cutting soda and candy from EBT benefits
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With the possibility of Alabama having to pay a larger share for SNAP benefits, state lawmakers are trying to find ways to save the state money. Which means recipients may have to be a little more selective when it comes to their shopping. The federal government...
Scammers use fake websites and social media ads to target online shoppers, BBB warns
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As families across Alabama gear up for back-to-school shopping, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning parents to stay alert because online scammers are once again finding new ways to take your money. This time, they’re targeting shoppers through fake websites and misleading social...
Governor Ivey launches “Direct Admissions” program for Alabama high school seniors
Montgomery, Ala. (WDHN) — Alabama high school seniors now have a new, simplified path to higher education, thanks to a statewide initiative announced by Governor Kay Ivey. The Direct Admissions Initiative will automatically admit eligible seniors to participating colleges and universities across the state — no formal...
Alabama National Guard soldiers headed to Sinai Peninsula
Soldiers with the Alabama National Guard are preparing to go to the Sinai Peninsula. The ANG announced a deployment ceremony will be held Sunday for the 1st Battalion of the 173rd Infantry Regiment, which is based in Enterprise. According to the ANG, the unit will be deploying to support Multinational...