John-Mark McGaha sings Nat King Cole at ASF
Starting Thursday, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival is presenting performances from renowned singer and instrumentalist John-Mark McGaha.
Montgomery dismisses online sales tax lawsuit
The City of Montgomery is backing out of a legal fight over online sales tax revenue and how its divvied up across the state.
Guilty plea entered in Alabama State University student’s 2020 murder
On Tuesday, Ivry Hall pleaded guilty to the September 2020 homicide of fellow ASU student Adam Dowdell, a 22-year-old Alabaster resident.
Physician assistant licensing bill heads to Senate floor for final passage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama is one step closer to joining 21 other states in an interstate licensing agreement for physician assistants. The Senate Healthcare Committee passed House Bill 156 Wednesday afternoon after a group of more than 60 practicing PAs, PA students and instructors gathered on the State House steps...
When Seconds Matter, Alabamians Deserve a Physician in the Emergency Room
Guest Opinion by Sean Vanlandingham, M.D. When someone comes through the doors of a hospital emergency department, it is often one of the worst days of their life – a heart attack, a stroke, a serious injury, a child struggling to breathe. In those moments, no one is thinking about staffing models or regulations....
‘Clean Lottery Act’ could allow Alabamians to vote on a lottery
Rep. Philip Ensler's newly-filed “Clean Lottery Act” would give Alabama voters a straightforward choice: approve or reject a statewide lottery.
New ‘483’ area code to be implemented beginning Feb. 23
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 12, 2026 ALABAMA (WRBL) — The Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Thursday that the scheduled implementation of a new area code will begin in late February 2026. According to PSC officials, the new ‘483’ area code will overlay the ‘334’ area code region...
Ten Commandments bill moving through state senate
A bill moving through the State Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in history classrooms for grades 5 through 12.
CPD chief outlines enforcement approach as Alabama medical cannabis program moves forward
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Alabama’s medical cannabis program continues its phased rollout , questions remain for patients, caregivers and the general public about how the new law affects public safety and law enforcement at the local level. Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan said the Cullman Police Department has been...
Man charged in multiple robberies in Montgomery
Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to multiple robberies. Police say 36-year-old Jaroy Anderson has been charged with five counts of first degree robbery and one count of third degree robbery. The incidents took place between January 26 and February 10. Police say the robberies took place between...
