Montgomery AL

With the pressure mounting on rural hospitals, local economies are at stake. The impact is more than just healthcare—it's about jobs and community stability.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have charged a man in a fatal shooting that happened last month. It happened around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, March 1 in the 5100 block of Carmichael Road. Once officers arrived, they found 30-year-old Deanthony Payne, of Montgomery, with fatal injuries from a...

Not all great steaks live in Texas, and honestly, I found one that might just give them a run for their money. This Alabama spot goes big, bold, and completely over the top, serving up steaks so massive they feel more like a group project than a personal meal. Perfectly seared, ridiculously juicy, and impossible to...

The popular 7 Brew Drive-thru Coffee chain, which has 20 locations in Alabama, has opened two walk-thru locations in Arkansas and Ohio and is currently building a third on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The company is expected to break...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As Alabama lawmakers debate how to address violent crime in Montgomery, a local woman paralyzed by a stray bullet says a bill that would require the city to increase police staffing is “a step in the right direction.”. Amy Dicks was paralyzed two years ago...

Alabama continues to be recognized for its low cost of living, opportunities for career advancement, living amenities and more. Today, there is even more to celebrate: Two Alabama cities received nods from a national publication, which named them among the top 10 places to live in the country. This is...

An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) trooper recently arrested a truck driver on multiple charges after finding a large amount of marijuana on his commercial vehicle. On March 31, 2026, an ALEA Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU) trooper conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on a truck on I-20 near mile marker...

The Heart of Alabama Food Bank is searching for new members to fill out its leadership team after the departures of its chief executive and operating officers.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Gov. Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor’s Mansion following her successful medical procedure at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. The Governor’s Office has announced that the fluid that had pressed against her lung has been removed and cleared, and she will...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery recreation center that serves people with disabilities is welcoming members back after a roughly $5 million renovation, and longtime visitors say the upgrades are already improving their day-to-day experience. City leaders say the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (TRC)...