Governor Ivey urges Alabamians to prepare for disasters during National Preparedness Month
MONTGOMERY – As September marks "National Preparedness Month," Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabamians to take proactive measures to protect their families before disasters occur. "Alabama is no stranger to Mother Nature in all shapes, forms and sizes. From hurricanes to tornadoes, we’ve seen it all," said Governor...
Plants That Attract Mourning Doves To Gardens In Alabama And Mississippi
Mourning doves are gentle visitors that bring peaceful sounds and graceful movements to Alabama and Mississippi gardens. Creating a dove-friendly landscape isn’t complicated—it simply requires the right plants that provide food, shelter, and nesting opportunities. By incorporating these plants into your garden,...
Labor Day hot dog eating contest held in Millbrook
Labor Day was celebrated in a special way in Millbrook. Uncle Bob’s Sauces and Rubs hosted a hot dog eating contest. This was the first All American Hot Dog Eating Contest to be held at the 17 Springs recreation and sports complex. The contestants had 10 minutes to eat...
Man charged in 2024 shooting death of Montgomery child
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting that killed a 13-year-old in December, 2024. Police say 48-year-old Lakito Kemp fatally shot Shaquille Bradford in the 100 block of West Fred D. Gray Avenue just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 19. Kemp was...
What to know about Montgomery’s historic proposed 2026 budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery’s proposed 2026 budget is $353.2 million dollars, a record high number. The mayor, his cabinet, and the city council all see increases to their salary budget. The council’s total budgeted salary would increase by around $97,000. The mayor and cabinet are budgeted together...
Phil Williams: Back the blue, do the good
By Phil Williams, 1819 News Commentary Well, he went there. “He” being none other than the irritant-in-chief Gov. Gavin Newsom – the schmarmy beta-male who presides over the single greatest waste of natural resources and abuse of humanity called the State of California. Newsom’s press office posited on X that the...
ALEA urging safety precautions while using off-road vehicles following tragic holiday weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said there were more All-terrain vehicle (ATV) related crashes across the state than usual this Labor Day weekend. Because of this, state troopers want to remind you how important safety is when you’re operating any kind of off-road vehicle.
Pensacola police investigate a shooting Sunday morning
Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest weekends on Alabama roadways. Indivisible Mobile holds ‘Workers over Billionaires’ protest. Similar demonstrations were also held in other cities around the country to remind Americans about the working class. AI-powered cameras aim to make Gulf Shores’ roads safer.
Wetumpka teen arrested after shots fired in Downtown Auburn
Saturday marked an incredible milestone for one Montgomery couple. Ruth and James Shackleford celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.
Alabama lawmakers threaten to dismantle athletic association after new rule
High school athletes that transfer schools using financial aid like the CHOOSE Act are ineligible to play for one year, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.