Spring has sprung at Montgomery Whitewater
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – As the temperatures climb, so does the need to be on the water. Montgomery Whitewater has a few events that can help you beat the heat. On Saturday, April 25, they will be holding their All Forward Raft Race. The head-to-head raft race is held...
Southeast Gas gives back to Lowndes County schools
Southeast Gas will distribute $140,688 directly to 20 public school systems in 2026 as part of its yearly Give Back to Schools initiative. This year, Lowndes Schools received $1,963. Southeast Gas has redistributed over $2 million back to local public schools since the Give Back to Schools program’s inception. Fort...
HB569 draws backlash as Autauga residents question how tax plan advanced
House Bill (HB) 569 has become a subject of concern and debate over the past week, as it arrived at Governor Kay Ivey’s desk on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Residents stated they were unaware of the bill’s progression through the legislative process. “Today, like so many citizens of...
State Rep. Arnold Mooney removed from caucus meeting over alleged recording
MONTGOMERY – Tensions have risen in the Alabama House after state Rep. Arnold Mooney was removed from a closed-door caucus meeting on Wednesday, April 1 in Montgomery. The removal came after Mooney was allegedly caught using his phone to record the closed-door meeting, one which was centered around the future of...
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Alabama?
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you spend time near Alabama’s wetlands, rivers, or coastal marshes, you’ve probably noticed that alligators seem to vanish each winter — only to reappear once the temperatures climb back up. It’s a predictable cycle, but one that’s easy to...
Rare sea creatures with painful sting washing ashore on Alabama beach
A rare sea creature known for its painful sting has been washing up on Alabama beaches this week. Portuguese man o’ war have been spotted washed ashore in Alabama this week, according to WKRG, who shared a photo of one washed up in Fort Morgan, Ala. taken by meteorologist Caroline Carithers.
Alabama Medicaid Fraud Case Ends With Prison Sentence
Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — A former Medicaid provider from Anniston has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to health care fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to Alabama officials. On April 2, 2026, 54-year-old Hasan Jermel Pulliam was sentenced to 54 months in prison. The court also...
7 Alabama Restaurants That Prove The Best Meals Don’t Have To Come With A...
Looking for amazing food without spending a fortune in Alabama?. These 7 restaurants serve delicious meals and keep your wallet happy!. 1. Chris’ Famous Hotdogs (Montgomery) Sometimes the best things in life come wrapped in paper and cost less than a movie ticket. Chris’ Famous Hotdogs in Montgomery has...
HB475 Is Now Law — But Accountability Is Not
Guest opinion by Keith O. Williams, Independent candidate in Alabama House District 55. The passage of HB475 marks a turning point in Alabama — not because it solved a problem, but because it exposed one. To understand how we got here, we have to start with the intent. The...
Good Friday procession winds through downtown Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church took to the streets of downtown Montgomery on Good Friday to mark the day with prayer, scripture and song during the church’s annual “Way of the Cross” procession. Now in its 18th year, the walk is...
