Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Much of Central Alabama
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WBMA) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of central and west Alabama, including 20 counties, as conditions remain favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. The watch includes the following counties is set until 8:00 p.m.:. Bibb. Blount.
Backyard Pig Laws in Alabama: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Keeping a backyard pig in Alabama sounds straightforward — until you realize the rules governing swine ownership span state statutes, county zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and private HOA documents, each operating on its own terms. Whethe
Claims of possible cockfighting in Alabama under investigation
Video out of Jackson County that appears to show the aftermath of a cockfighting operation is raising questions.
Montgomery police charge man with attempted murder in Wynlakes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Montgomery. Montgomery police say 65-year-old Lynwood O’Mary has been charged in the shooting, which left a man injured. Police were called to the 9400 block of Dunleith, which is in Wynlakes, just...
New Alabama laws go into effect today
Several new state laws take effect, covering threats against public buildings and non-consensual image sharing.
Prattville invites community to America 250 concert and drone show July 3
The City of Prattville will kick off its America 250 celebration with a free Concert and Drone Show on Friday, July 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at Stanley Jensen Stadium. The family-friendly event invites residents and visitors to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday with an evening of music, food, and entertainme
Alabama grocery bills will change as tax returns July 1
Alabama grocery shoppers can expect a change on their bills starting July 1 when the state grocery tax returns. After two months of lower grocery bills, a two-month tax holiday is ending. A temporary suspension of the state’s 2% sales and use tax on groceries expired at the end of June. Beginning July 1, shoppers will
This Tiny Town In Alabama Has More Outdoor Fun Than You Ever Imagined Possible
Most people drive past Guntersville on their way to somewhere else, completely unaware they’re missing out on Alabama’s outdoor adventure jackpot. This compact town of roughly 8,000 residents has somehow managed to pack more outdoor activities into its borders than seems physically possible, like a clown car of nature-
What is Alabama’s oldest golf course? Its history spans over 120 years
Tucked into a quiet Birmingham neighborhood, a century-old golf course hums to life each morning as it has since the days of horse-drawn carts and wooden clubs. It's not famous, but it's the first, and for many, still the favorite. For more than 120 years, this course has been more than a place to play. It's a walk thr
Patriotic ceremony honors Revolutionary War veteran buried in Pine Level
As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Old Autauga Historical Society gathered June 29 to honor one of the area’s earliest connections to the nation’s founding by placing patriotic flowers and flags at the grave of Revolutionary War veteran Jeremiah Chancellor in Pine Lev

















