10 roadside barbecue stands in Alabama worth driving
Alabama is known for its love of barbecue, and nothing embodies this more than the roadside stands that dot the landscape. These local gems serve up smoky, savory dishes that keep folks coming back weekend after weekend. Here, we’ll explore ten standout barbecue spots that fire up their grills, each...
10 Alabama Italian Sub Shops That Load Every Inch
In Alabama, Italian sub shops take pride in sandwiches that arrive heavy, overstuffed, and impossible to eat neatly without a plan. These are not delicate subs meant for dainty bites, but full meals built to satisfy serious hunger. Locals love these shops because they understand that a great Italian sub...
Beads, Floats and Festivities Fill Streets at Millbrook Mardi Gras Parade
Millbrook brought the Mardi Gras spirit to life on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as the annual Millbrook Mardi Gras Parade rolled through town in a burst of color, music, and celebration. Crowds lined the streets, eager to catch beads, candy, and throws as festive floats made their way along the...
Montgomery Police Department’s Super Bowl commercial aims to increase recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is aiming to improve recruitment and retention through a Super Bowl commercial. While it’s only a short, 30-second spot, it will focus on a variety of messages. “This is probably the biggest commercial we’ve made. We want people who see it...
Georgia family donates $150,000 to Alabama college after learning slaveowner history
While Carol Bartlett was going through her late cherished aunt’s belongings, she discovered a handwritten piece of paper with the word “slaves” and a list of names. The list sparked a memory of her aunt Frances, who once told her, “When my mother turned 12, they gave her a girl.”
Alabama Senate unanimously passes App Store Accountability Act
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — The App Store Accountability Act passed the Alabama Senate with a unanimous vote on Feb. 5. The bill is focused on online safety for children and teens by requiring parental approval for kids to download apps from the App Store, which you can read about in more detail here.
Woman airlifted to UAB following severe burns in Holtville structure fire
HOLTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - Firefighters were dispatched to a fully involved structure fire on the 1400 block of Atkin Hill Road late Friday night, according to Holtville Fire Chief Aaron Moore. Initial dispatch received a 911 call at around 7:45 p.m. about a fire. Upon arrival, suppression units found flames...
‘We’re Episcopalians for a reason,’ new Alabama Bishop-elect tells diocese
Bishop-elect Richard Lawson III, who will take over as spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama in June, greeted his new flock on Thursday night. Lawson attended and preached as the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama held the opening night of its annual convention at Camp McDowell. Referring to Matthew...
Alabama House approves max price for voter rolls, restrictions on voter information
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill that cuts the costs of voter rolls but restricts the information available on them. HB 67, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russelville, sets the cost of an electronic voter list at a maximum cost of $1,000. Currently, the Alabama Secretary of State’s...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in Alabama in February
ALABAMA — Although Alabama typically experiences mild winter weather, measurable snowfall is possible during February based on long-term climate records and past weather events, according to the National Weather Service. February is usually the coldest month of the year in Alabama, with average low temperatures...
