Second suspect arrested in Montgomery gunfight
A second person has been arrested in a Montgomery gunfight. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Pedro Gwon Bennett was taken into custody Tuesday and charged in connection to the shootout over the weekend. Deputies were called around 8:30 p.m. Friday to the 6800 block of Atlanta Highway...
Opinion | The indifference to suffering and death is astonishing
A bombshell report released recently showed that at least 277 dogs died in 2024 at an Alabama humane shelter, primarily due to lack of care and neglect by shelter staff. The report stated that the number of deaths at the shelter could be higher, but poor record-keeping by the shelter staff made the true number of...
Judge halts Alabama execution to assess inmate’s mental competency
An Alabama judge has halted the scheduled execution of David Lee Roberts to determine whether the death row inmate is mentally competent to face execution. Roberts was slated to be put to death on August 21 using nitrogen hypoxia, a new method the state adopted in 2024. But on July 10, Marion County Circuit Judge...
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder refiled for 2026 session
During the 2025 Legislative Session, state Representative Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, sponsored a bill that looked to prohibit Alabama judges from granting youthful offender status to anyone 16 years of age or older who is charged with murder or capital murder. The bill passed out of the House, but ultimately failed to...
One of America’s wealthiest communities is in Alabama, analysis shows
California dominates the list of America’s wealthiest suburbs, but an Alabama suburb is making its mark, according to a GOBankingRates 2025 analysis. The top 50 wealthiest suburbs have an average household income of over $260,000 and the Golden State secured 17 spots on the list. GOBankingRates analyzed data from...
UAB Hospital triumphs in US rankings, leading Alabama in 5 specialties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UAB Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area for 2025-2026, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday. The rankings highlight UAB’s leadership in health care, with the hospital earning national...
11 Alabama festivals in August to beat the dog days
In the dog days of summer, you may be looking for a way to beat the heat and doldrums. Check out these 11 festivals in Alabama this August to put a pep back in your step!. Clay County Yellow Meated Watermelon Festival in Ashland. Summertime in Alabama is almost synonymous...
Weather Aware through Wednesday for Dangerous Heat, Storms return Tomorrow
Tonight, the storms will end for the day, and the sky will become mostly clear. It will be warm and muggy, with lows in the lower to upper 70s. Weather Aware Through Wednesday for Dangerous Heat The high-pressure ridge at the surface and aloft will move west of Alabama on Tuesday. This will allow a […]
Man charged in Friday ‘gunfight’ in Montgomery, deputies say
The heat reaches dangerous levels to start the work week. Campers depart from MCSO "Show-N-Tell Summer Camp" Law enforcement get a chance to build relationships with the kids they help protect with the start of a special summer camp. Meals on Wheels dealing with new cuts. Updated: 2 hours ago.
13 Alabama Towns Where Investor Dollars Are Outpacing Local Budgets (July 2025)
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