Proposed license plate coming to Alabama in 2025—here’s what to know
If you’re due for a tag renewal soon or just like to keep up with what’s rolling onto Alabama’s roads, there are new license plates and design updates, according to a memo from the Alabama Department of Revenue. New license plates are hitting Birmingham streets. Starting August...
Alabama man on death row for 31 years granted new trial
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama man on death row who argued that DNA evidence shows he's innocent.
Full DNC votes to unseat Alabama members
The Alabama Democratic Party’s troubles with the National party continue. Earlier this week, the Democratic National Committee voted against a resolution that would have temporarily seated three Alabama DNC members until the state party conducted new elections under monitoring by the DNC. The vote against that...
Alabama school leaders react to some students being held back in the third grade
48 Fast Cast: 7-year-old among 2 killed in house fire; 5 indicted for Huntsville double-murder. Every weekday, catch live streaming-only newscasts across WAFF 48's digital platforms at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Updated: 3 hours ago. 48 First Alert Meteorologist Eric Burke provides us with Thursday morning's weather forecast....
One person injured following stabbing incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a local man following a stabbing that left a victim with serious injuries. Authorities said officers were flagged down around 7:45 p.m. Aug. 27 near Airport Boulevard and South Florida Street for a report of a stabbing. The victim was transported to a hospital...
Alabama construction projects delayed amid worker shortages due to immigration enforcement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Construction workforce shortages are causing significant project delays in Alabama, with nearly half of the state's construction firms impacted by new immigration enforcement efforts, according to a workforce survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and NCCER. The survey revealed...
One person dead in possible fentanyl overdose; two arrested in Alabama
ALABAMA — A person has died from a suspected drug overdose in Chickasaw, and two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, authorities report. According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Chickasaw Police requested assistance around 8:15 p.m. Aug. 25 after a person, identified as Kailin...
Almost 5,000 Students in Alabama Will Repeat the 3rd Grade for Failing a Reading...
Birmingham, AL — Alabama’s Literacy Law is having a clear impact this year, with new data showing how many third graders are being held back after falling short on the state’s reading exam. According to the Alabama State Board of Education, 55,930 third graders took the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP)...
Millbrook Police seek public’s help in identifying Walmart theft suspects
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating an incident of organized retail. theft that occurred on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Walmart. located at 145 Kelley Blvd. Police say at around 4:22 p.m., two unidentified female suspects arrived at the store in what. appeared to be...
2 hospitalized after Tuesday evening shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two people have been hospitalized after a shooting Tuesday evening, according to The Montgomery Police Department. Officers responded to a local hospital around 6:30 p.m. where they found 2 men suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police the say the incident happened near Mt....