Southwest Alabama ATV crash fatal for Mississippi man
A Mississippi man died after a collision between two off-road vehicles in southwest Alabama Saturday evening, according to a report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Information provided by ALEA identifies the victim as 33-year-old Ladarius J. Washam of Waynesboro, Miss. The fatal crash took place at about...
Montgomery family sees 10th child graduate before 18 years old
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Thunder Harding has graduated from college lightning fast. He’s just 15 years old. The teenager now has a degree in software development from Nebraska’s Bellevue University before his drivers license. “They always ask me the main question, ‘are you a super genius?’ and I’m...
Salad kits sold in Alabama recalled
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of salad kits that were sold in 25 states.
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens September 3
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – The 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will open for entries at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. The annual contest is a partnership between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31, 2025.
Advocates frustrated by lack of medical cannabis in Alabama, treatment legalized four years ago
It has been nearly four and a half years since medical cannabis was legalized in Alabama.
The Fort Mims Massacre: A Turning Point in the Creek War
On August 30, 1813, the quiet pine forests of southern Alabama erupted in violence as one of the bloodiest confrontations in early American frontier history unfolded-the Fort Mims massacre. This tragic event, which claimed the lives of hundreds of settlers, militia members, and allied Native Americans, marked a...
Alabama Labor Day Weekend Weather: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Arrive by Monday
Birmingham, Alabama – Alabama residents can expect mild temperatures and scattered showers throughout the Labor Day weekend, with a notable drop in temperatures by Monday. Drivers traveling across the state should prepare for wet roads, particularly in the southern half of Alabama, where rain chances are higher....
19 Piggly Wiggly Quirks That Make Local Alabamians Love It Even More
Before self-checkout lanes and grocery delivery apps, there was a store that felt like part of the neighborhood. Piggly Wiggly isn’t just where you grab milk and bread, it’s where you catch up with neighbors, check the community board, and maybe even leave with a plate of fried chicken you didn’t plan to buy.
ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Bella served the Agency, her handler and the citizens of Alabama with unmatched dedication, loyalty and heart for several years....
Former Life Academy principal sentenced for theft
The former principal of Life Academy in Montgomery has been sentenced for stealing money from the school. Court records say 37-year-old Jamia Anderson of Prattville issued nine checks totaling $44,667.60 between April 2021 and November 2023 and deposited them into her personal bank account. Anderson was assistant...