‘More than the last three years combined’: 32% of 2026 Montgomery homicides the result...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is sounding the alarm on a disturbing crime trend in the Capital City this year: domestic violence. “It continues to have a very, very outsized impact on our community. The sad reality is we have had 13 homicides out of the 41 that have been domestic violence relat
Brand new flag is flown for 200,000 Americans after 1952 tradition axed
A BRAND new flag has been flown for nearly 200,000 Americans after a group of teens petitioned to ditch references to the Confederacy. The young people vowed, “It’s not about erasing history, it’s about growing from it,” as they organized for changes to the 1952 design.
Montgomery police seek suspects in September shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects pictured below in connection with a shooting in September, according to CrimeStoppers 215-STOP. Police say on Monday, Sept. 2, officers responded to the 800 block of West Fairview Avenue to a reported shooting in.
8 Ways One Piggly Wiggly Isn’t the Same as the Next in Alabama
A shuttered Montgomery supermarket reopened in January as Piggly Wiggly Food For Less, running every price off a set rule instead of a weekly sale. That rule doesn’t travel. These are the ways one Piggly Wiggly isn’t the same as the next in Alabama. 1. Store Ownership. Piggly...
Waldo’s Chicken and Beer coming to downtown Prattville in 2027
Downtown Prattville is getting a new place to grab fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, scratch-made sides and a cold beer, with Waldo’s Chicken & Beer expected to open at 124 W. Main St. in early 2027. The Prattville City Council approved two items Tuesday night moving the project forward, including...
Patriots fire early, Warriors can’t answer
Russell County High’s offense never found its footing Friday night, and Pike Road made the Warriors pay for nearly every stalled drive in a 51-10 Class 5A, Region 2 loss. The defeat is the third straight for the Warriors, who fall to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in region play. Pike Road improved to 5-1.
GE Aerospace invests $1M three Alabama cities
A global aerospace company is funding the expansion of the aerospace manufacturing industry in Alabama's I-85 corridor with a $1 million investment into workforce training in multiple communities throughout the state. The investment from GE Aerospace — a global aerospace company that is involved in the aircraft manufac
Hazing isn’t always what college students think it is
Dr. Black at the Freeze out hazing event next to the admission office (photo by Sofia Cerebuch) Montgomery (Sept. 25, 2026) – When students hear the word “hazing”, they may imagine physical harm, alcohol or extreme humiliation. But hazing does not always look obvious, says one AUM director who organized AUM’s latest ha
’60 minutes of Coffee’ event held at Jackson Hospital
The event was a chance to connect businesses to new opportunities and highlighted how community leaders can support Jackson Hospital.
Welcome Home ASU Hornets! 2026 Homecoming Celebration
Its Big Bama State Spirit at Alabama State University! ASU is celebrating its Homecoming week with concerts, scavenger hunts, step shows and more. Tuesday’s events include “The Choice is Yours” from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Ralph D. Abernathy. The week’s activities will feature a block party, pep rally, yard fest and para

















