Montgomery veteran launches coffee brand to pay homage to his neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery-born veteran and former firefighter has launched Southlawn Coffee Company, an online specialty-coffee start-up that aims to honor the West Montgomery neighborhood where he grew up and support local programs. Founded less than a month ago, the company is already marketing itself...
Buddhist monks’ 2,300-mile walk for peace passes through Montgomery, echoing Civil Rights history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A group of Buddhist monks passed through the historic streets of Montgomery this week, marking Day 59 of a 2,300-mile cross-country "Walk for Peace." The monks began their journey in Texas and intend to finish their trek in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the group walked in silence through Alabama's...
Which jobs are most in-demand in Alabama? See the list
Alabamians looking for work can reference some of the most recently in-demand jobs in the state -- and what they typically pay. According to workforce development data from the Alabama Committee On Credentialing and Career Pathways, here are the top 10 industries with the highest number of job openings across the...
Near-record highs possible this weekend in Alabama; but winter is set to return
Continued spring-like temperatures are in the forecast for all of Alabama through this weekend, but then winter is scheduled to make a comeback. The National Weather Service is forecasting near-record highs over the next few days. Temperatures could be 10-20 degrees above normal from today (Friday) through the...
Alabama Joins 22-State Coalition in Federal Lawsuit Against Uber Over Subscription Practices
Montgomery, AL – A coalition of 22 state and county law enforcement agencies has joined a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and Uber USA, LLC, alleging deceptive practices related to the company’s Uber One subscription service. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the...
Starbucks reveals its most viral drinks for 2025, and No. 1 isn’t on the...
Starbucks is revealing its most viral drinks of the past year, with the top spot going to a beverage that has not yet been released. According to a report from People, the Seattle based company published a list of its nine Most Viral Drinks of 2025. The list highlights popular custom beverages and secret menu...
11 Low-Key BBQ Joints in Alabama That Keep Longtime Regulars Coming Back
Alabama knows its barbecue—and some joints keep it simple for a reason. No fancy sauces or flashy plating. Just smoke, fire, and meat cooked until it surrenders to the bite. The kind of barbecue that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and appreciate every chew. Regulars return not...
From Muscle Shoals to Music Row, Jerry ‘Jigger’ Bridges finally gets his bronze star...
From Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to Nashville and Waylon Jennings’s Waylors to Christmas music with Lynette Dove, Jerry ‘Jigger’ Bridges has written, produced and played a broad spectrum of music genres over the decades. On December 6, 2025, his bronze star in Muscle Shoals was unveiled. He was already an...
AAA Alabama warns against drunk driving
The holidays are a time for celebration and relaxation, but they can also be a dangerous time on the roads if things go too far.
Best Stories of 2025: “‘Higher Road’ leads Miss Hoover to Miss America”
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to revisit some of the stories that resonated most across the 280 corridor. These aren’t just top clicks or biggest headlines — they’re pieces that captured something real about the people, places and moments that defined the year.

















