Civil rights leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
Panelists at the historic Holt Street Baptist Church talk about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its impact today. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Over the past week, civil rights leaders have led events in Montgomery and across the country honoring the men and women who orchestrated the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped change the...
WSFA 12 News promotes Sally Pitts to news director
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - WSFA 12 News on Monday named long-time anchor and reporter Sally Pitts as its next news director. Sally joined WSFA 12 News in 2002 and has held several roles within the news department over the years. She currently anchors Alabama Live! and WSFA 12 News First at 4.
Shooting at Eastdale Mall under investigation
An investigation is underway after a shooting at an area mall Saturday evening, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
3 cities ranked as Alabama’s most charming Christmas towns: Do you agree?
If you could film a Hallmark Christmas movie in an Alabama city, which one would it be?. Plenty of local charm would be required, of course, along with a vibe that’s wholesome, festive and conducive to “boy meets girl” romance. We’re talking about places with “main streets...
Two Crimson Tide Commits Take Home State Titles
While some Alabama commits are still fighting to help their teams advance in the playoffs, two have already secured championships for their schools.
Struggling Hardee’s terminates a large franchisee
Hardee’s is having difficulty with another of its large-scale franchisees, and this one just bought their restaurants two years ago. The fast-food chain late last month filed a lawsuit against ARC Burger, a franchisee owned by the same private-equity firm that owns Church’s Chicken, Taco Del Mar and Quiznos. ARC...
Governor Reports ICE Detained 82 After Commercial Vehicle Inspections in Alabama: A Contentious Discussion
cdllife.com - 12/04/2025 04:26:59 PM. In recent news, Alabama law enforcement, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), detained 82 individuals following commercial vehicle inspections along the state's major interstate corridors. The operations, conducted in October and November 2025,...
Intense Debate: Alabama Zoning Commission Denies Muslim School Proposal Amidst Significant Town Protests
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Alabama Zoning Commission Rejects Plan for Muslim School After Massive Town Outcry.
Alabama fishing tournaments canceled amid permit enforcement
Two Alabama fishing tournaments have been canceled due to the sudden enforcement of long-standing permit requirements. The cancellations follow a deadly crash on Smith Lake in April that killed three men and led to criminal charges, lawsuits, and increased safety scrutiny across the state. The Guntersville Open,...
Ivey, education leaders praise federal move to merge education, workforce programs
Federal education and workforce officials say they’re seeing early progress in their effort to merge major federal programs, and Alabama leaders say the move fits with work the state already has underway. The partnership between the U.S. departments of education and labor is aiming to give states a simpler...

















