Montgomery AL

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The minimum wage will increase in 19 states on Jan. 1, 2026, as state governments move to address rising living costs and stagnant federal pay standards. Alabama is not among them. States raising their minimum wage include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan,...

A west Montgomery native is bringing a new business to his side of the city. Veteran Kenya Vinson has officially launched Southlawn Coffee Company, an online business where customers can order specialty-made coffee grounds, Keurig pods and tea brews. Southlawn Coffee not only brings a new flavor of coffee to...

PIEDMONT, Ala. — An Alabama teen died suddenly on Christmas Day shortly after opening her presents. Scarlett Stich passed away while opening presents with her family when her heart stopped beating without warning. According to her cousin, Mary Evelyn Stich, the family had just moved to a new home...

Read Freely Alabama last week filed an amicus brief in support of Florida plaintiffs challenging the removal of library books. The case, Parnell v. School Board of Escambia County, Florida, was brought in 2023 by the authors of children’s book And Tango Makes Three as well as an elementary school student against two...

ALABAMA -- A 14-year-old high school freshman in Alabama reportedly died from flu-related complications on Monday. Noah “Smo” Smothers' death comes after another Alabama child died of similar circumstances. Ider High School took to social media, informing the community of Smothers' passing:. “It is with deepest...

House Bill 34, pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session in Alabama by Rep. Bolton, seeks to introduce new criminal penalties for certain interactions with law enforcement during investigatory stops. The proposed legislation would make it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly provide a false name, address, or date...

The entire state of Alabama is considered to have a “high” level of flu activity at the end of 2025. Huntsville Hospital leaders say that they’re seeing the same trends in their flagship city. Leaders report an increase in flu cases both in overall numbers and severity...

Montgomery, Ala. pastor Da'Quarius Green passed away in December 2025 at 31 years old. Here's what to know about his cause of death.

Ever had one of those mornings where your stomach feels like it’s auditioning for a whale call documentary?. The kind where you need something substantial – not those dainty continental breakfast offerings that leave you raiding the vending machine an hour later?. Well, friends, tuck your napkin into...

The Town of Eclectic is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggin Edwards as Town Clerk, effective January 1, 2026. Edwards brings a strong commitment to public service, organizational excellence, and community engagement to the position. In her role as Town Clerk, she will oversee municipal records, coordinate...