Enrollment is now open for new school “Hope Academy”
Charles Lee, founder of the “That’s My Child” organization, will open a workforce development school, Hope Academy. Enrollment is open for 9th grade students.
Scottish Festival and Highland Games Announce Updates to Alabama Event
The United States Eastern Women's Championship for Highland Games, presented by Danny Webster, owner of The Backyard Rebellion, is proud to announce its relocation to the North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games, marking an exciting new chapter for both the championship and the festival. This move is set...
This Underrated Oyster Bar Is Worth The Drive To Coastal Alabama
Sometimes the best seafood in Alabama hides in plain sight, waiting for you to discover it. Tin Top Restaurant in Bon Secour serves up Gulf Coast perfection that’ll make you wonder why you’ve been driving past this gem all these years. Let’s talk about Bon Secour for a...
Alabama family-owned carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Lila Kate Trucking LLC, a Roanoke, Alabama-based carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. The company is seeking to reorganize under Subchapter V of Chapter 11, a provision designed to streamline restructuring for small businesses. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle...
Alabama Law Enforcement investigates an officer-involved shooting
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Northwest Alabama. Thursday afternoon, Lauderdale County, Alabama, Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle case. During the course of the...
Murder-suicide inside hospital raises security concerns
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Homewood Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that happened inside Baptist Health Women’s Medical Center. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said 24-year-old Precious Johnson was shot multiple times. Authorities said her husband, 19-year-old Kynath Terry Jr., then shot...
Renfroe’s Market to close east Montgomery location
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Renfroe’s Market is closing one of its locations in Montgomery. The Eastchase Parkway location, which has been open since 2014, will close its doors after “unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations,” the family-owned grocery chain announced Tuesday. Owner Rob Renfroe said after extended...
Montgomery Fire/Rescue kicks off first-ever Citizens Fire Academy
The academy is designed to be an immersive, behind‑the‑scenes program to give a close‑up look at the people, skills, and systems that protect our community.
DAS North America Announces $77.6M Expansion in Montgomery, Creating 100 Jobs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Mar. 2, 2026) — Automotive supplier DAS North America has announced plans for a $77.6 million expansion of its Montgomery operations, a project expected to create 100 new jobs and further strengthen the Capital Region’s position as one of Alabama’s fastest-growing economic markets. Construction on...
Riley Relief Foundation holds Missing and Murdered Summit in Montgomery
Having a child go missing or be murdered is something no family wants to face, but for some in the River Region, it's a reality they live with everyday.
