Montgomery holds community discussion on 1-cent sales tax
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - On Jan. 6, the Montgomery County Commission will vote on the one-cent general fund sales tax, which is causing concern within local education. For nearly two decades, the Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) system has been supported by the one-cent county sales tax, and now the district could...
Episode 28: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former anchor Tonya Terry
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Former “Today in Alabama” anchor Tonya Terry discusses her lifelong connection to WSFA 12 News and how coming to work here was like coming home. Available Now: Stream | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Spotify. Not reading this story on the WSFA News...
Flu Activity Climbing Rapidly Across Alabama, Worst May Still Be Weeks Away
New data from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows viral respiratory disease-related emergency department visits jumped more than 100 percent statewide in just one week, between Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. The flu accounted for most of that increase, rising from just over 2 percent of emergency room visits to more...
The flu and a ‘superbug,’ too: Down in Alabama
It looks like some people in Alabama may start off the year already tapping into their sick time. First of all, the entire state is now designated by the CDC as having a “high” level of flu activity, reports AL.com’s Megan Plotka. This is not a surprise...
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Alabama State Representative Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, has prefiled a bill for the 2026 Legislative Session that would bar state examinations for securing a driver license from being administered in any language other than English. House Bill 88 would mandate that “All written, oral, vision, and driving portions of...
Alabama grants $2.7 million to combat homelessness across state
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.7 million in grants across the state to help battle homelessness by helping those without a home or at risk of becoming homeless. The funds, from the Emergency Solutions Grant program, will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies in providing housing and other related...
Search underway for missing 5-year-old in Alabama who is believed to be in danger
JASPER, Ala. — A search is underway in Alabama for a missing child who authorities believe is in danger. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office said 5-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley was last seen about 11:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve in Jasper, northwest of Birmingham. > > WATCH VIDEO...
New Cannabis and Hemp Laws Take Effect Today Across Multiple States
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Several marijuana and hemp-related laws officially took effect today, January 1, 2026. While some of the changes are minor, the measures reflect an ongoing shift toward tighter oversight of both state marijuana programs and the rapidly evolving hemp-derived...
Deep South Night Sky Update: Bright Wolf Supermoon Peaks This Weekend Across Alabama
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – The first weekend of the New Year brings a rare and eye-catching sky event across Alabama as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon, giving residents their final chance to see a full moon...
Alabama State Troopers urge you to stay safe during the New Year’s holiday
As you plan your New Year’s celebrations, Alabama State Troopers are also preparing to keep drivers safe this holiday. State troopers are in the middle of their “12 Days of Safety” campaign. The initiative is designed to keep everyone safe from the first day of winter through New Year’s Day.
