Montgomery AL

Long hours behind the wheel can leave even the most seasoned travelers feeling drained. Fatigue sets in, and you see a rest stop ahead. But is it actually legal to pull over and sleep at the roadside haven? Here's what to know. Is it legal to sleep at a rest stop in Alabama? In Alabama, no state law bans you from...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A woman walked away from a terrifying collision with a black bear on Highway 45 just after midnight, highlighting the growing danger as bear populations climb across Alabama. Emily White was driving home from a show at the Flora-Bama around 12:30 a.m. when a black bear...

The man who ran former Gov. George Wallace’s presidential campaigns in the 1970s has died. Charles Samuel “Charlie” Snider Sr., of Montgomery, managed Gov. Wallace’s 1972 and 1976 presidential campaigns and served as director of the Alabama Development Office under Gov. Fob James. According to his...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama’s teacher health insurance program is heading into the 2026 legislative session with a shortfall of between $350 million and $410 million by 2027, depending on how fast health care costs rise. Tuesday’s Public Education Employee Health Insurance Program board meeting centered on what the...

The Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles was honored Tuesday with a national prestigious award.

AJ McCarron reported close to $100,000 in cash on hand at the end of November, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama Secretary of State this week. McCarron, a former Alabama quarterback, announced his campaign for lieutenant governor in late October. The filings cover the opening weeks of...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — A Unity Walk in downtown Montgomery kicked off a weeklong series of events Monday honoring the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. Despite rain, dozens gathered to sing, pray and march in remembrance...

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama families can now access information about the CHOOSE Act's family application portal on the program’s updated website. The CHOOSE Act, or Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024, is designed to help families prepare for the state’s education savings...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A ceremony was held in Montgomery Tuesday to honor Montgomery’s fallen police officers. The 19th Annual Wreath Laying began at 10 a.m. at the corner of Clairemont Street and Upper Wetumpka Road. The ceremony then moved to North Decatur Street to honor the memory of...

Alabama secures a top 5 2026 recruiting class with impact prospects Like Xavier Griffin & Cederian Morgan, boosting roster balance for future success.