Man charged in 2024 shooting death of Montgomery child
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting that killed a 13-year-old in December, 2024. Police say 48-year-old Lakito Kemp fatally shot Shaquille Bradford in the 100 block of West Fred D. Gray Avenue just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 19. Kemp was...
What to know about Montgomery’s historic proposed 2026 budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery’s proposed 2026 budget is $353.2 million dollars, a record high number. The mayor, his cabinet, and the city council all see increases to their salary budget. The council’s total budgeted salary would increase by around $97,000. The mayor and cabinet are budgeted together...
Phil Williams: Back the blue, do the good
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Well, he went there. “He” being none other than the irritant-in-chief Gov. Gavin Newsom – the schmarmy beta-male who presides over the single greatest waste of natural resources and abuse of humanity called the State of California. Newsom’s press office posited on X that the...
ALEA urging safety precautions while using off-road vehicles following tragic holiday weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said there were more All-terrain vehicle (ATV) related crashes across the state than usual this Labor Day weekend. Because of this, state troopers want to remind you how important safety is when you’re operating any kind of off-road vehicle.
Pensacola police investigate a shooting Sunday morning
Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest weekends on Alabama roadways. Indivisible Mobile holds ‘Workers over Billionaires’ protest. Similar demonstrations were also held in other cities around the country to remind Americans about the working class. AI-powered cameras aim to make Gulf Shores’ roads safer.
Wetumpka teen arrested after shots fired in Downtown Auburn
Saturday marked an incredible milestone for one Montgomery couple. Ruth and James Shackleford celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.
Alabama lawmakers threaten to dismantle athletic association after new rule
High school athletes that transfer schools using financial aid like the CHOOSE Act are ineligible to play for one year, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Two Alabama bills went into effect Monday, reducing and eliminating sales tax on necessities
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Your grocery bill might look a little cheaper than normal. The new Alabama grocery tax cut took effect Monday, reducing the 3% grocery sales tax to 2%. Also starting Monday, shoppers won’t have to pay any sales tax on baby products and feminine hygiene products in...
Labor Day tribute: Gov. Ivey applauds Alabama’s job growth
Governor Ivey acknowledges the hardworking men and women contributing to Alabama's strong economy.
Alabama residents hopeful to win $1.1B Powerball jackpot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama residents traveled to Georgia on Labor Day in hopes to win the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot. “You have to buy a lottery ticket to win it, and eventually someone’s got to win it, I would think,” Alabama resident Carla Schaaphok said. Monday’s Powerball drawing is the fifth-largest...