12 Alabama soul food restaurants known for steady, comforting classics people seek out
There is a certain comfort that only a plate of Alabama soul food can deliver, the kind that feels like a warm conversation at the kitchen table. These steady, beloved restaurants serve the classics you crave, cooked with patience and pride. From smoky meats to slow-braised greens and golden cornbread,...
Councilman pushing for standardized regulations following deadly Montgomery apartment fire
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Amid claims from residents that smoke detectors failed to activate during a deadly fire at Montgomery’s Woodley Terrace apartments, Councilman Oronde Mitchell, who represents that area, is pushing for standardized fire safety regulations for apartment complexes. The Montgomery City Council...
New Dairy Queen coming to this Alabama city
Alabama’s Capital City is about to open its fourth Dairy Queen on December 28th. The new Montgomery, Alabama location is at 9271 Boyd-Cooper Parkway. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the local restaurant is owned by Jay Patel, Pragnesh Patel and Don Patel. “Montgomery has a spirit all its own,...
Mental Health Matters Plate Gives Drivers a Way to Show Support
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Drivers across the Wiregrass have a new way to show support for mental health awareness with the Mental Health Matters specialty license plate now available statewide. The plate is designed to spark conversation and encourage understanding around mental health, connection, and support....
Alabama Weather Shift Expected as Cold Front Ends Weekend Warmth, Brings Rain and Statewide...
ALABAMA — A significant weather change is on the way for Alabama after an unseasonably warm weekend, as a cold front moves through the state late Sunday night into Monday, bringing rain, sharply falling temperatures, gusty north winds, and a likely statewide freeze by early Tuesday morning. Forecasters say...
Alabama hemp law restrictions tighten on January 1, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Additional provisions of Alabama's 2025 cannabis law go into effect on January 1, 2026. Here's what you need to know about HB445:. Any consumables sold in violation of the law will be considered contraband and can be seized by law enforcement without a warrant. Restrictions on...
This Gigantic Flea Market In Alabama Offers Outrageously Good Bargains You Can Browse For...
In the heart of Dothan, Alabama, there exists a sprawling wonderland where bargain hunters and curiosity seekers converge in a ritual as timeless as commerce itself. Sadie’s Flea Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal, a place where treasures hide in plain sight and where the thrill of discovery keeps...
8 Legendary Burger Joints In Alabama That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Searching for legendary burger joints in Alabama that deserve every mile of your journey?. These 8 remarkable eateries serve up unforgettable burgers that locals swear are worth the drive!. 1. Butch Cassidy’s Cafe (Mobile) Butch Cassidy might have been an outlaw, but there’s nothing criminal about these burgers –...
5 Alabama New Year’s Eve drops featuring a moonpie, squirrel & beach balls
Why do people choose to ring in the New Year watching a ball drop in chilly New York City, when they can see a moonpie, squirrel, marlin, beach ball or cougar (lantern) drop right here in Alabama?. Now, that’s a choice!. Want to know more? Here is a list...
130 layoffs expected for UPS facility in Alabama
United Parcel Service, Inc. plans to lay off nearly 130 employees at its facility in Montgomery next year as part of a large wave of job cuts. UPS spokesperson Karen Tomaszewski Hill confirmed the layoffs with AL.com on Friday. The 118-year-old shipping and logistics company announced the cuts in a notice filed with...

















