Pike Road breaks ground on new fire station, training facility
PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WSFA) - The town of Pike Road is one step closer to having a new fire station to bolster the community’s safety infrastructure. Tuesday, city officials broke ground for a new facility at 3504 Wallahatchie Road, a 10-acre plot that was purchased several years ago. The...
Free healthcare clinic served more than 465 patients in Montgomery
Remote Area Medical, RAM, the nation’s largest provider of free pop-up health clinics offering dental, vision and medical care, held a free clinic in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 25-26. The clinic at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl served more than 465 patients. The value of care exceeded $280,000. Patients...
Shift in deposits could have consequences for Alabama: op-ed
Alabama’s community banks are woven into the daily lives of the people they serve. They finance first homes, help small businesses open their doors, and provide stability in uncertain times. Their ability to reinvest local deposits into local priorities is a key reason so many communities continue to grow and thrive. But today, a growing gap in federal crypto policy risks chipping away at...
Meridian Waste launches new software, prompting route changes for Elmore County residents
Meridan Waste presented their new software, April 27, 2026, at the Elmore County Commission’s work session to inform residents of upcoming changes and improvements. The software provides drivers with optimized routes and allows them to mark off stops in real time. If a trash container is not out, drivers can take a photo at the address to document the stop. They can also access...
Montgomery Thriving Small Business Grant Program set to launch
Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Montgomery Thriving Small Business Grant Program is set to be opened for businesses in need of financial assistance. The City of Montgomery announced that several dates are set for virtual and in-person information dates to educate small business owners about the program. Locations for the meetings are to be announced.
CityFest returns to downtown Prattville, reflecting renewed investment in community spaces
After spending recent years in alternate locations, Prattville’s annual CityFest is returning to its historic downtown setting, bringing the community’s signature event back to where it first took root. Set for May 1–2, the festival will once again fill the streets of downtown Prattville, marking a shift back...
Weekly reporting begins: Who’s up? Who’s down? Alabama ‘26 candidates report April campaign fundraising...
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Woman charged with arson in early morning Montgomery house fire
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery authorities have arrested a woman for arson in connection with a house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning. The Montgomery Fire and Rescue Bureau of Investigation said the incident happened in the 600 block of West Edgemont Avenue. Fire and rescue units responded to...
Fire damages Montgomery home on Roslyn Drive, no injuries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery firefighters put out a house fire on Roslyn Drive on Monday, April 27, 2026. Crews responded to the 1000 block of Roslyn Drive around 8 p.m. and found smoke and flames coming from a single-story home. Firefighters from multiple units worked to keep the fire from...
What Happens If Your Dog Bites Someone in Alabama: Laws, Liability, and Next Steps
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Your dog has never shown a hint of aggression — and then, without warning, it bites someone. In Alabama, that moment sets a specific legal process in motion, and what happens next depends on details you may not have considered before: where the bite occurred, whether your dog has a prior history, and...

















