This Quiet Alabama Town Has The Lowest Cost Of Living In The State And...
Somewhere in northwest Alabama, there’s a town quietly doing something that most of America has completely forgotten how to do, and that’s making life genuinely affordable. Hamilton, Alabama is that town, and once you hear what it’s offering, you might start wondering why you haven’t already packed your...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the Lowndes County Commission
I am Linda Loftin Hall. Lamar Hall, my husband, was a transplant from Montgomery to Lowndes County when we married in 1965. I was born, raised, and lived all my life in the Burkville area. The data center will be in my backyard. One entrance will be a quarter-mile down...
Tanker engulfed in flames on I-65
A large fire was seen Saturday after a tank truck exploded, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Former ADOC employees arrested on contraband charges
Two former Alabama Department of Corrections employees have been arrested on felony charges following an investigation into an alleged prison contraband operation at Elmore Correctional Facility. According to a media release from the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 handlers and narcotics agents conducted a joint
Pride of Prattville performs in Philadelphia
The Pride of Prattville marching band took a trip to Philadelphia to perform in the 250th Salute to Independence Parade.
Recall: Publix GreenWise frozen blueberries
LAKELAND, Fla., July 5, 2026—Publix is recalling frozen blueberries due to the possibility of E. coli contamination. The 10-ounce packaged of blueberries are made by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile. The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout eight states including Florida, A
Tuscumbia limestone headed to Mobile Bay to help restore Alabama oyster reefs
More than 4,600 tons of limestone are on their way from Northwest Alabama to help rebuild oyster reefs and improve water quality along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Alabama Wildlife Federation […] The post Tuscumbia limestone headed to Mobile Bay to help restore Alabama oyster reefs appeared first on 256 Today .
Makeshift vessel catches fire on Lake Martin
A makeshift vessel on Lake Martin that was being used as a platform to launch fireworks caught fire Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
First Alert Weather: Scattered showers, storms Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day. We are seeing poor air quality across central Alabama due to all of the smoke from fireworks last night. I highly recommend avoiding any strenuous outdoor activity this morning as air quality levels remain unhealt
Firefighters respond to string of fires across Chattahoochee Valley during Fourth of July celebrations
Firefighters across the Chattahoochee Valley stayed busy throughout the Fourth of July, responding to numerous fire-related emergencies involving homes, vehicles, brush and other incidents as fireworks lit up the night sky. While it remains unclear how many of the fires were caused by fireworks, departments across east

















