Aniah Blanchard case moves to appeals court after judge denies request for new trial
The criminal case surrounding the murder of Aniah Blanchard is now headed to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
Multiple Rounds of Heavy Rain Could Lead To A Flash Flood Threat This Week
CBS 42 Weather Live Channel: Tonight, a cold front will remain across Central Alabama, triggering scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain. Watch out for dense fog as well. Lows will be in the mid-60s to the lower 70s. The front will linger across Central Alabama on Tuesday as deep tropical moisture is in pl
Alabama Department of Public Health marks Juneteenth with Health and Heritage Festival
On June 18, ADPH is bringing the community together for a Health and Heritage Festival dedicated to promoting wellness, healthy living, and cultural pride.
Alabama Maps Face State Constitution Question Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Alabama’s 2026 redistricting fight could face a new challenge under a state constitutional provision originally approved after pandemic-era voting changes.
FBI agents share elder abuse warning signs at Alabama event
Local officials and FBI agents used the event to educate the public about elder abuse and self-neglect.
Special Weather Statement Issued for Wiregrass Area
DOTHAN, Ala.— The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Special Weather Statement for portions of southeast Alabama and the Florida Panhandle as strong thunderstorms move through the region. At 12 p.m. CDT Monday, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Graceville to ne
Prattville man dies in Macon County crash
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Prattville man died after a crash in Macon County on Thursday night. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said 63-year-old Michael S. Vaughan was killed when the pickup truck he was driving left the road and hit an embankment. Vaughan was not using a seat...
Study ranks Alabama as America’s most absent-minded state; researchers forgot about Scottsboro
A recent study crowned Alabama the most absent-minded state in America, citing an eye-popping number of Google searches related to lost items. But a closer look at the data suggests […] The post Study ranks Alabama as America’s most absent-minded state; researchers forgot about Scottsboro appeared first on 256 Today .
WBRC 6 News announces new First Alert Meteorologist Carlyn McCreary
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC 6 News, the Gray Television station serving Central Alabama, announced today that Carlyn McCreary will join the WBRC 6 News team as a First Alert Meteorologist starting June 2026. Carlyn grew up in Kentucky before earning her bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the University of...
From Mosaic Mondays to Sandy-Toed Sundays
Crafts, coffee, cookouts, cast nets, coastal worship, and everything in between–here’s what’s happening around the Alabama Gulf Coast this week. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Summer is officially settling in along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this week’s lineup shows there are many ways to enjoy it. Whether you're creati
