Austal USA, Poarch Creek Indians sign agreement to support defense shipbuilding capacity
Austal USA and the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding shipbuilding capacity along the U.S. Gulf Coast in support of the Navy’s maritime industrial base and submarine industrial base. The agreement, announced Feb. 27 in Mobile, Ala., establishes a strategic...
New Alabama law tightens rules for truckers on local highways
Using a false foreign CDL during a traffic stop is now a criminal offense under the new law.
Autauga County jail set to reopen after nearly 2 years of mold repairs
The Autauga County Jail is scheduled to reopen soon, following nearly two years of mold remediation that left the facility uninhabitable for local inmates and forced the county to house them in other facilities across the region. In an announcement on Feb. 20th, the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office said a...
Pat Cleburne: Arresting a General, Becoming a General
Civil War regiments were the products of a democratic society. Many officers were elected, not appointed, at least early in the war. When the 15th Alabama elected its first commander, they chose Irish immigrant Pat Cleburne. The unit was part of General Thomas Bradley’s Arkansas command.1. General Bradley sent...
Millbrook approves ABC license for new karaoke bar
Millbrook City Council approved Betty Ann’s Karaoke Bar’s request for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, March 10, 2026, during their regular meeting, following a public hearing on the request. Located at 73 Wisteria Place, Betty Ann’s is preparing for a grand opening in April. The business plans...
Grocery chain holds ribbon cutting for two new Montgomery locations
Two Montgomery Piggly Wiggly locations are celebrating their ribbon cuttings this week. Piggly Wiggly, a Memphis-born chain that uses a "cost-plus" pricing model, has opened several locations in the area recently in a move that the company said will bring "convenient access to fresh food, household essentials, and...
‘It got real’: Witness in Macon Co. murder trial testifies he saw man dragging...
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WRBL) — The trial for a man facing three capital murder charges in Montgomery County reached its third day of testimony Wednesday. On day eight of the trial of Ibraheem Yazeed for allegedly killing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard in 2019, jurors heard from a key witness. Antwon “Squirmy” Fisher testified...
Old Cloverdale Village reaches milestone, announces new tenants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Old Cloverdale Village Holding LLC, a partnership between several organizations, announced Thursday the core-and-shell completion of Old Cloverdale Village, an 11,000-square-foot redevelopment project in the heart of Montgomery’s historic Old Cloverdale District. Situated along East Fairview...
A chance of snow in Alabama? Flurries not out of question next week
Spring has been in full bloom in Alabama, but winter will make a brief comeback next week. The National Weather Service is expecting an arctic cold front to move through the state starting on Sunday night. And there’s a very small chance some could spy a snowflake in its wake....
These 8 Epic Thrift Stores In Alabama Will Change The Way You Shop
These 8 incredible locations offer amazing deals and endless variety!. 1. Downtown Rescue Mission Thrift Store (Madison) This sleek, modern building doesn’t look like a typical thrift store. That’s because it’s better than typical. Walking inside reveals a spacious, well-lit shopping area. The high ceilings make the...

















