Griswold Vacation Wagon turning heads in Southern Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. — A meticulously crafted replica of the iconic station wagon from "National Lampoon's Vacation" is drawing smiles and double-takes across Alabama, rekindling memories of the 1983 comedy classic that launched the beloved Griswold franchise. Craig Rowley, a self-described car enthusiast and organizer of...
Alabama trucking industry praises ALEA/ICE effort to bust unqualified/undocumented drivers
Ron Carpenter is a professional truck driver who travels through Mobile on his frequent route between South Carolina and Texas. He says he follows the rules and stays in his lane. But he'll tell you, there are a few drivers who aren't as vigilant. "They jump in front of you,...
Montgomery residents provide input on the future of their community
Some Montgomery residents had the chance to provide input on how they’d like to shape the future of their neighborhoods. District 7 Montgomery City Council member Andrew Szymanski put on the event to give those in the Nixon and Graetz communities a chance to let their voice be heard. The provided suggestions on...
VERIFY: What is Alabama HB66 or the ‘Driver Communication and Safety Enhancement Act’?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — You see police lights flashing behind you, and immediately you think you’ll get pulled over, and you do. It can be nerve wracking. Just imagine a person who finds it challenging to communicate. We’re a little more than a month out before the 2026 legislative...
Alabama Absurdity: Demented Real Baby Names From Court Records
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, a Tuscaloosa birth certificate clerk spills the beans on some jaw-dropping baby names. Prepare to be amazed!
SporTran honors Rosa Parks with reserved bus seats on 70th anniversary
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - SporTran is reserving seats for Rosa Parks on all its buses to mark the 70th anniversary of her refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Ala. Parks sat on a bus seat in Montgomery on Dec. 1, 1955, a pivotal point in the Civil Rights Movement. At the same time, Shreveport’s MLK...
Driver killed in Montgomery single-vehicle crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A person lost their life Friday night following a single-vehicle crash, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD/Fire Medics responded to Madison Avenue and Hall Street, across the street from Cramton Bowl downtown, on reports of a single vehicle crash. There, officers found the...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details on plans to close area Winn-Dixie stores
ACTION 8 UPDATE: We have more details on Winn-Dixie’s plans for its local stores as it pulls out of Alabama. The store at Sturbridge on Vaughn Road will be closing in the next couple of days. It opened at the Sturbridge shopping center in 1993 and has long been the home of the “Stuff the Truck” food drive that Action...
Alabama Power customers will see level retail rates through 2027
Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company, said Dec. 2 it commits to keeping customer rates steady for the next few years, as all components of the company’s regulated retail rates are not scheduled ... Read More » The post Alabama Power customers will see level retail rates through 2027 appeared...
Attorney challenges Alabama Power and Public Service Commission over solar energy rates
Paul Whitehurst, an attorney and business owner, is challenging Alabama Power over the rates he receives for solar energy. Whitehurst powers his office almost entirely with solar panels and often sells excess energy back to the utility company. However, he is frustrated by the disparity between what he pays for...

















