Roberts Family Shows Why Small Town Alabama Is So Good
From a Northport drive-through where strangers pay for the car behind them, to Tuscaloosa streets lined with neighbors welcoming the Roberts family home, small kindnesses are showing up all over West Alabama.
David Banks finds beauty in the stories the South leaves behind
The Montgomery artist explores memory, identity and Southern storytelling in his first solo exhibition, Emergence: An Introspective, opening Aug. 7 at King’s Canvas.
Prattville residents could soon pay more for trash pickup, wastewater services
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Prattville residents could soon see higher monthly bills for trash collection and wastewater services if the city council votes to approve proposed rate hikes Tuesday night. Neither service has seen a rate increase in five to six years. City leaders say the adjustments can no longer...
Zaxby’s adds Alabama White BBQ sauce with help from this AL native
Zaxby’s is adding a new dipping option to its lineup of signature sauces, and the restaurant chain is turning to an Alabama native to introduce it. Beginning Aug. 4, participating Zaxby’s locations nationwide will serve Alabama White BBQ Sauce while supplies last. The tangy, peppery sauce joins the chain’s lineup of 12
New manufacturing facility expected to bring 30 jobs to Shorter
SHORTER, Ala. (WSFA) - The town of Shorter will soon have a new manufacturing facility that is expected to bring 30 new jobs. Hiteco, a Korean company that manufactures high-tech industrial components, will oversee construction of the 50,000-square-foot facility in the Macon County town, according to the Alabama Depart
German Shepherd Laws in Alabama: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you own a German Shepherd in Alabama — or plan to — understanding the legal landscape around your dog is not optional. State law, local ordinances, housing policies, and insurance rules can all affect how and where you keep your dog, and wh
Alabama bill targeting marijuana exposure to children never became law — what teachers and...
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A viral Facebook graphic falsely claims an Alabama bill requiring teachers to report students who smell like marijuana was signed into law, effective Oct. 1. The bill never became law. House Bill 72, introduced by Rep. Patrick Sellers in January, would have banned smoking marijuana or vaping...
Mayor Reed defends $200M ‘Momentum 2040 Bond’ at monthly briefing
Mayor Steven Reed pushes for the Momentum 2040 Bond and responds to city council critics who claim public safety is being left out.
Should Alabama pause data center development? Here’s what you said
About a dozen Alabama communities are navigating proposed data center projects. Some local cities -- such as Birmingham, Leeds, Homewood and Cullman -- have enacted short-term moratoriums. Local counties and unincorporated areas have few tools to address the projects. Some officials and candidates have called for state
This Historic Antebellum House In Alabama Is Said To Be One Of The Most...
Tucked away along a quiet back road near Opelika, Alabama, Spring Villa Park holds a secret that goes far beyond its peaceful trails and picnic tables. At the heart of this city-operated park stands the Penn Younge House, a stunning antebellum home with a history so rich and mysterious that it has earned a reputation a
