2 dead following separate weekend shootings in Montgomery
Investigations are ongoing after two men died from separate weekend shootings in Montgomery. Police officials on Wednesday identified the victims as Javon Holmes, 20, and Desanco Smith, 28. Both lived in Montgomery. Holmes was shot at 7 p.m. Saturday in the 2100 block of Mill Street. He was pronounced dead...
You’re Invited to Sweet Grown Alabama Day
Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, invites everyone to celebrate locally grown products during Sweet Grown Alabama Day on Saturday, July 26. Celebrating is as easy as supporting an Alabama farmer! Whether it’s shopping at your local farmers market, cooking with Alabama-grown...
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat
Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to choose the education that best suits their own child, plain and simple. More than 23,000 students across our state have received CHOOSE Act funds...
That Old Time Rock and Roll Is Coming To Alabama
One of the most recognized brands in the world of hotels is planning its first location in Alabama. The brand would be the Hard Rock Hotel, and it would be located in Florence, Alabama. Why go to that part of the state?. Well, it makes sense with the proximity to...
Montgomery Public Schools now requiring online registration for all students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Publics Schools announced Wednesday that they will require all students, new and returning, to register through PowerSchool, their online registration system, to be fully enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents will need to register their children by July 30 to ensure...
Alert: Dangerous Outdoor Warning For Alabama
They can be as deadly as a venomous snake. They are outside in Alabama. Some experts believe there will be an epidemic this year. Summer in Alabama finds many of us outside hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and at risk of coming in contact with dangerous, deadly ticks. Our animals are at risk too.
Birmingham Mayoral Candidate Juandalynn Givan Files FCC Complaint Against WBRC Fox 6
Alabama State Representative (District 60) and Birmingham Mayoral candidate Juandalynn Givan has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against WBRC Fox 6 News. In a letter dated July 21, 2025, Givan wrote:. “I am writing to express my profound disappointment and concern regarding WBRC...
Will Boyd enters Alabama Governor’s race
Will Boyd, a pastor, businessman, and engineer by training is entering the race to become Alabama's next Governor.
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them — to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program — have brought in a new technology from South Africa. Program officials hope the above ground onsite...
Four in custody after car chase and on-foot pursuit, Montgomery police say
Montgomery police were involved in a vehicle pursuit Saturday that lead to four people being taken into custody. At about 1:55 p.m. July 19, while on routine patrol, units attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 500 block of East Boulevard, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police...
