From schoolhouse to food processing: Something new is growing at Robinson Springs
Elmore County is transforming the former Robinson Springs school into a center where school nutrition, Alabama agriculture and Farm to School innovation come together. The former Robinson Springs schoolhouse has found a new purpose in Millbrook. Today, the facility houses the Millbrook ECAP program, while its cafeteria
Hearing for Jalil Bivens heading to grand jury
The case for the man accused of killing an Alabama State student is now heading to a grand jury.
Alabama State University student from Louisiana killed in domestic shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A shooting that occurred early Monday morning killed an Alabama State University student who was a Louisiana native, WSFA reported. Kaylin Smith, 19, was involved in a domestic dispute with a juvenile. The unnamed juvenile was rushed to the hospital and is in critical condition from a self-inflicted
3rd suspect in deadly Atlanta mass shooting arrested in Alabama
An FBI SWAT team has captured a man wanted in connection with a mass shooting on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue that killed one and injured 10 others last year.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Jones, Ensler propose change to Alabama’s lieutenant governor’s office
CAMPAIGN 2026 (WAKA) – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones and Democratic lt. governor nominee Phillip Ensler are proposing a change in the lieutenant governor’s position, which would require a change to the Alabama Constitution. At a news conference in Montgomery today, they unveiled their plan for a partial..
2 Alabama restaurants named to New York Times Restaurant List 2026
The Restaurant List 2026 from the New York Times was announced this week, celebrating some of the best restaurants across the country and two from Alabama made the cut. Alabama was one of just 13 states to have multiple restaurants make the list of 50. Our representatives included:. Keep reading...
Doug Jones says he is ‘the opposite of defund the police’
Doug Jones said that if elected governor, he wants to send more support to Alabama law enforcement to tackle violent crime. He also said he is “just the opposite of defund the police.”. “I want to give them more resources,” he said. “I want to get them more training.”...
Alabama International Fringe Festival returns to Prattville Sept. 18-19
The Alabama International Fringe Festival is excited to announce its third annual international festival celebrating performing and visual arts on Sept. 18 and 19, 2026, in downtown Prattville. What is a “fringe festival”?. A fringe festival is an open-access celebration of the arts where creativity takes center stage.
Montgomery County Commission passes budget
The Montgomery County Commission passed a new budget Tuesday and a large topic of conversation was the future of Montgomery Whitewater.
Montgomery City Council approves proposed annual residency check
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery City Council approved new guidelines Tuesday night that clarify the requirements needed to serve on the council. The change comes in response to an incident earlier this year in which a former council member was removed from her seat. Marche Johnson’s seat was vacated...

















