Judge orders mediation in CHOOSE Act lawsuit between Ivey, Ledbetter, AHSAA
A Montgomery County judge ordered mediation Friday in a brief hearing in the ongoing legal battle between Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) over the athletic eligibility of CHOOSE Act recipients. The parties met Friday for a scheduled...
Intense Debate: Southern States ‘Battle for Snow’ in Viral Elsa Meme Amid Thanksgiving Forecast...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas ‘Fight for Snow’ in Viral Elsa Meme as Thanksgiving Forecast Sparks Chaos.
Former Alabama Teacher of the Year Arrested Over Accusation of Beating Child in Viral Video
Former Alabama teacher of the year Randi Nicole Jackson Staples has been arrested after a viral video surfaced that appears to show her allegedly beating her son with a belt. Staples, 44, of Grand Bay, Alabama, was arrested on Nov. 16 and charged with willful child abuse of a child under 18, according to arrest […]
Governor Ivey spares ‘Fil & Buster’ in Alabama’s 77th turkey pardon
If turkeys could talk, two Alabama turkeys might describe Friday morning as the luckiest day of their lives. Instead of ending up on a festive turkey platter, the two broad-breasted birds stood on the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion and received something every Alabama Thanksgiving turkey can only dream of — a full...
Alabama Progresses Towards Granting Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses: A Heated Discussion on Patient Registration
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Alabama Takes Step Closer to Issuing Medical Cannabis Dispensary License, Allowing Patients to Register for Program.
Salvation Army of Montgomery kicks off red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army of Montgomery has officially kicked off its red kettle campaign. The kickoff celebration took place Friday at the Sam’s Club in Montgomery. This year’s fundraising goal is $200,000. All of the proceeds from the campaign go to help support services in 2026. Donations help provide...
ALEA launches “Troop Zero” enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey revealed details and statistics of new initiatives to deter crime in Montgomery following the Oct. 4 mass shooting.
People Travel Across Alabama Just To Savor These Soul Food Favorites
Alabama’s soul food scene is legendary, and I’m about to show you why folks drive hours just to taste what these kitchens are serving. From crispy fried chicken to melt-in-your-mouth collard greens, these restaurants have perfected recipes passed down through generations. Get ready to discover the spots where...
Not your average bus – Shana’s Place in Shorter
SHORTER, Ala. (WSFA) - Sometimes you just pull in somewhere and you think, this place must have a great story. That’s the case with Shana’s Place in Shorter. “My dad bought this place in 1986,” said Shana’s Place owner Shana Howard. “I moved here at 6 years old.”
Fearless Alabama voices value PBS, and saved it
This is an opinion column. Fear isn’t free; neither is foolishness. Each can be expensive. Together? Get out your calculator. Fear may cost you an opportunity. It may cost you peace. It may cost you joy. Foolishness? Man, get out the calculator. Or follow the headlines coming out of...

















