D’Road Cafe serves unique Venezuelan-Latin brunch in Montgomery
Brunch time, that magical intersection between breakfast and lunch, comes with unique dishes and international flavors at Montgomery's D'Road Cafe. Janett Malpartida, owner and chef at the eclectic downtown Venezuelan-Latin eatery, highly recommends guests try her cachapa, a corn pancake with brisket or chicken,...
Operation Southern Star Nets 63 Arrests in Montgomery
Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Federal, state and local agencies are highlighting the results of a coordinated crime reduction effort in the Capital City. According to officials, Operation Southern Star brought together law enforcement partners for a two-week initiative in March aimed at targeting violent crime and...
Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Southeast Alabama Saturday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until 4:15 p.m. for Dale, Henry and Houston counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was...
Beloved, no-frills burger joint named best in Alabama
A beloved burger joint known for its relaxed atmosphere (and long lines) has been named home to the best burger in Alabama. Vicki’s Lunch Van in Montgomery was recently named by Foodie.com as the place to go if you’re looking to give Alabama’s best burger a try.
Alabama’s new energy law shakes up utility oversight
Governor Kay Ivey signed the Power to the People Act only two days after the substitute legislation was filed in a committee and was raced through both chambers, ending with a major shakeup. HB475 Quick Facts. Expands Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) from three to seven members. Four new members...
Arrowhead neighbors demand action after alleged Airbnb “party house” sparks safety concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Homeowners in Montgomery’s Arrowhead neighborhood called an emergency meeting after a large party at a short-term rental drew complaints about noise, traffic and public safety concerns. Residents said the home was rented through Airbnb and that the gathering Friday night spilled into the...
What Most Alabama Residents Don’t Realize About Cardinals in Their Yards
Cardinals appear in Alabama yards so often that many people stop thinking about them as anything more than a familiar flash of red in the background. They perch on fences, move through shrubs, and call from tree branches with a steady presence that blends into everyday life. Yet behind that familiarity is a bird with...
One person injured following shooting incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — A woman was injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in Mobile, according to authorities. The Mobile Police Department said the shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the 61Ninety West apartments on Girby Road. Police said the woman was shot and transported to a hospital with what...
Mother of Montgomery woman that went missing in 2003 speaks after reward increase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - LaQuanta Riley was 19 when she went missing from west Montgomery on Dec. 7, 2003. Her mother, Pamela Riley Boldin, has been searching for her every day in the 22 years since: longer than the time they had together. This week, CrimeStoppers 215-STOP added $5,000 to...
DA: Road rage killer, store shooter now off streets in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Two high-profile cases in Montgomery have reached resolution, bringing long-awaited justice to victims and their families, District Attorney Azzie Oliver said. Oliver said convictions in both cases ensure two violent offenders will no longer pose a threat to the community. One case dates...

















