Alabama’s mayors urge passage of Amendment 1
Several of the mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities spoke at a news conference, rallying support for a constitutional amendment to strengthen Aniah’s Law.
Alabama’s “Big 10” mayors encourage voters to support strengthening Aniah’s Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities have come together to urge voters to support strengthening Aniah’s Law when they go to the polls for the May 19 primaries. Aniah’s Law was named in memory of Aniah Blanchard, who was a 19-year-old college...
Southern Alabama Finally Gets the Soaking Rain It Desperately Needed as a Large Storm...
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A large and widespread mass of rain is moving across the southern two thirds of Alabama this Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, and for once the headline is not about danger it is about relief. The radar at 6:34 PM CDT shows heavy precipitation covering a massive footprint from Tuscaloosa and Birmingham in the north down through Montgomery, Mobile, and Dothan...
You’ll Never Guess How Affordable These 7 No-Frills Alabama Restaurants Actually Are
Searching for no-frills restaurants with surprisingly low prices in Alabama?. These 7 spots serve fantastic food and charge incredibly little!. 1. Dub’s Burgers (Athens) Forget everything you’ve heard about needing big money for great burgers. Dub’s Burgers in Athens will completely change your perspective. This local institution...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — A man was injured in a stabbing at a Huntsville apartment complex early Thursday morning, according to emergency officials. The incident happened just before 6 a.m. at 2599 Mirabeau Drive, said HEMSI spokesperson Don Webster. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the male victim to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services. Officials said […] The post One person injured following stabbing incident in Alabama...
Utility company to close only AL location, lay off over 100
An Alabama utility company has made the decision to shutter its operations, triggering over 100 layoffs. LineQuest , which is a utility services company headquartered in Texas that says it specializes in "full-service damage prevention" by providing utility and private line locating, announced plans to close its Pelham facility via a WARN notice filed on April 23, according to the Alabama Department of Workforce...
Prattville Annual City Fest returns
The 38th annual Prattville City Fest, hosted by the Prattville Chamber of Commerce, returns this weekend, bringing a full day of fun for the whole family.
4 dogs await adoption after 500+ days at Montgomery Humane Society
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As with any animal shelter, the goal is to find every animal a loving “furever” home, no matter how long the wait. Some get adopted within days, while others wait months or even years. Right now at the Montgomery Humane Society, four dogs have stayed their fair-share.
Spotlight on Butler, Covington, Crenshaw & Lowndes: Community Development
Over the past few years, manufacturing and logistics employers in Butler County have maintained and grown capacity, reinforcing the county’s position in the regional supply chain, says Tracy Salter, executive director of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce. “Community planning efforts in Greenville include infrastructure readiness for future industrial...
The Affordable Alabama Town Where You Can Live Well On A Social Security Budget
I’ve spent years looking into places where retirement income stretches further without forcing people to give up comfort or stability. One city in southeastern Alabama kept coming up, especially among retirees who had quietly moved there from different parts of the country. What makes it stand out isn’t just...
