First Alert Weather Day: Isolated storms Saturday, scattered storms return Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It was another hot Fourth of July across Central Alabama, with many areas climbing into the mid and upper 90s. When you factor in the humidity, it felt well into the triple digits for many of us, which was expected with today as a First Alert Weather Day. A Heat Advisory remains in effect thro
Pride of Prattville band performs for the FIFA World Cup
The Pride of Prattville is set to serve as the entertainment for the pregame coverage of the FIFA World Cup. Starting at 10 a.m. CT, the Prattville High School Band was the only band in the country to perform at the World Cup. This came just hours after learning they...
8 Incredible Mennonite Markets In Alabama With The Best Homemade Goods
I have a soft spot for places that feel like stepping back into a simpler time, and Alabama’s Mennonite and Amish-inspired markets do exactly that. From fresh-baked breads cooling on the counter to jars of homemade jam lined up like little works of art, these spots offer something you just cannot find at a regular groc
Woman injured in Montgomery robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman was injured Friday morning after a robbery, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Officers responded to the 2000 block of Amos Street, near Highland Gardens Baptist Church, where they found the unidentified woman, who stated an unknown man had robbed her. The suspect left...
Tanker truck with 9,000 gallons of gas billows smoke, burns
Local emergency officials called for reinforcements after a 306 tanker carrying 9,000 gallons of gas caught fire. Montgomery Fire/Rescue are working alongside the Pintlala Volunteer Fire Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to treat the fire. People are asked to avoid the area as emergency responders w
Hope Hull fire breaks out near noon, leaving some without power
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A large fire was seen Saturday after a tank truck exploded, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded to a confirmed tanker fire near the entrance ramp to Interstate 65 South, prompting the closure of the interstate in the affected area. According...
West Alabama Heat Advisory Info + Fourth of July Rain Guide
Heat index values could reach 110° today as a Heat Advisory continues across West Alabama.
Funeral set for Alabama firefighter killed in Colorado wildfire
Funeral arrangements have been announced for an Alabama wildland firefighter who was killed while battling a wildfire in western Colorado. Sydney Watson, 27, of Warrior, Alabama, died June 27 while assigned to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service's Rifle Helitack crew. She was one of three firefighters killed during a burnov
Dr. Joycelyn Hill Wins Alabama State Dissertation of the Year — Then Builds a...
Dr. Joycelyn Hill Alabama State dissertation dissertation win is more than an academic honor — it is the foundation of a new educational pathway connecting two historically Black institutions. Hill, a Valley, Alabama native and double Alabama State University alumna, won the 2026 Dissertation of the Year award in...
Prattville hosts concert and drone show Friday
The event held at Stanley-Jensen Stadium began with a concert by the local band Blackberry Breeze, followed by a drone show.

















