Spanish moss and crumbling columns: inside Alabama’s original capital
Nine miles west of Selma, where the Cahaba River flows into the Alabama River, an entire town sits empty. Old Cahawba was Alabama’s first permanent state capital, and today Spanish moss hangs from its oaks while grass covers what used to be streets. You can walk, bike, or drive...
Bill creating treat-in-place ambulance program passes Alabama House committee
An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved a bill that creates a program aimed to help rural Alabamians access health care without going to a hospital. HB 400, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, passed the House Health Committee on a voice vote despite some audible “nays” from legislators. A message seeking...
Reward offered in Montgomery shooting death of 57-year-old man
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in the ongoing investigation into a deadly Montgomery shooting. Aldric Patterson, 57, was killed Feb. 6. Montgomery police and fire medics were dispatched at 1:48 p.m. last Friday to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Old Selma Road and Alan Lane.
February 29–30 Forecast Drama: Gulf Coast Snow Signals Collide as GFS and Euro Models...
GULF COAST REGION — An unusual late-winter setup tied to the calendar’s rare February 29 window is drawing attention as two major forecast models show sharply different outcomes for parts of the Deep South. Why the February 29–30 Timeframe Is Raising Eyebrows. The focus centers on the...
Power bills and voting rights: Alabama House stalls utility shake-up bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDHN) — A controversial bill that could have implications for your power bills was taken off the Alabama House of Representatives schedule today. State lawmakers did not vote on a bill that would take away voters’ ability to elect members of the Public Service Commission. There was not a clear...
World-renowned dancer Misty Copeland coming to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - World-renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland is coming to the Capital City. She will be in town for “An Evening with Misty Copeland,” a moderated conversation and Q&A with the ballerina, presented by Alabama Dance Theatre. Copeland, who made history in 2015 when she became...
Miracle Method Expands Into Alabama: A New Wave of Opportunity for Local Entrepreneurs
For more than 40 years, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing has built its national reputation on transforming worn or outdated surfaces into modern, durable finishes—without the cost or disruption of traditional remodeling. With more than 140 franchise locations across the country, the company has become the largest...
Alabama faces severe weather risk this weekend: What to expect and when
A Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather has been added to the forecast for Alabama for Sunday. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center thinks there will be a marginal risk for severe storms for the southern half of the state on Sunday -- from roughly the southern Birmingham metro area to the Gulf Coast.
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas Face 60–90% Odds of Above-Normal Temperatures Next...
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES — Forecast models are signaling a strong likelihood of above-normal temperatures across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas next week, with many communities potentially climbing into the 60s and even 70s. Probability outlook maps show a 70–80% chance of above-average...
Nearly 650,000 pounds of tater tots recalled due to plastic contamination: FDA
Federal health officials are expanding a recall for tater tot products distributed in more than two dozen U.S. states because they may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic.
