Alabama hospitals and healthcare organizations brace for insurance premium spikes
Alabama healthcare organizations and hospitals worry for 130,000 Alabamians who won't be able to afford insurance premium hikes in 2026.
North Alabama man faces jury for deadly 27-mile crash spree
John McAdams is accused of causing six crashes in more than 27 miles, resulting in one death and one injury.
Prattville Police Investigate Felony Shoplifting at Target
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WDNews) — Law enforcement officials are investigating a felony shoplifting incident at the Target store in Prattville after more than $500 in merchandise was taken. Police said the suspects left the store with unpaid items, passing all points of sale before being stopped by loss prevention...
Monks continue peace walk through Alabama
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Monks Walk for Peace continues as the group stayed in Demopolis, Alabama on Tuesday, December 16th, where John Essex High School hosted them. A community member said that John Essex was a man of deep faith, and because of his faith and stewardship, he was able to give back to his community.
Alabama students, professors appeal ruling in lawsuit challenging anti-DEI law
On Monday, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the American Civil Liberties Union filed an appeal in a lawsuit challenging the anti DEI law SB129 on behalf of college students and instructors at Alabama’s public universities. In a press release, ACLU of Alabama Legal Director Alison Mollman called the...
Man charged in 2 separate September attacks against the same victim
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect in two separate assaults against the same victim was arrested Wednesday morning, according to court documents. The first incident happened Sept. 12 around 1 a.m., in the 700 block of North Burbank Drive. Johnathan Stamps, 28, says he was approched in his front yard...
Americans Haven’t Gotten Mail in Weeks as Staffing Shortages Plague USPS
The delays are hitting several states, from Maine and Texas to Kentucky and Alabama.
US Space Force flag up at Alabama rest areas, welcome centers
Those visiting Alabama rest areas and welcome centers within the next week may notice the U.S. Space Force flag flying.
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
A new push to reduce reporting requirements for Alabama teachers is underway after SB280, the Teacher Paperwork Streamlining Act, went into effect. The findings of a statewide survey, presented during an Alabama State Department of Education work session, have become the backbone of the legislative effort designed to...
Juvenile charged in Montgomery homicide
Montgomery police have charged a juvenile in a recent homicide. It happened just after midnight on Friday, November 21 in the 4600 block of Mobile Highway. Once officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Kashabe Perkins, Jr., of Montgomery, with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. Perkins was taken to a...

















