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...
Opinion | Alabama could do better by its kids. We know the way
A few weeks ago, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual Kids Count Data book, which tracks the well-being of children, as determined by a number of factors, across all 50 states. Alabama, as is typically the case, did not fare well. That has been the case for Alabama...
Tropical disturbance headed for Gulf: What will it mean for Alabama?
The National Hurricane Center will be watching a tropical disturbance near the Southeast U.S. for the rest of the week. Forecasters think the disturbance -- which has a very low chance of development (10 percent) as of Wednesday -- will move into the Gulf in the next day or two.
GoFundMe created for man stabbed at Alabama Walmart
Many school districts in Alabama and across the country are scrambling to find bus drivers to fill their routes. Reeltown Band to perform at Disney World in memory of fallen classmate. Updated: 13 hours ago. The Reeltown Marching Rebel Pride is preparing for a special performance at Walt Disney World—one...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two people were booked into the county jail last week on multiple drug charges following a police response to an unresponsive person. On July 16 at approximately 4:37 a.m., Scottsboro Police officers were called to the 1600 block of South Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Matthew...
Law bringing clarity to homebuying in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Last year, realtors had to make major changes in the way they do business. One of those changes included requiring potential home buyers to sign a written buyer agreement before touring a property. In Alabama, prospective buyers no longer need to sign a buyers’ agreement before...
County Commission Approves $1 Million to Support Montgomery Whitewater
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Two years after Montgomery Whitewater opened, the Montgomery County Commission has voted to continue funding the 120-acre urban outdoor adventure park. On Tuesday, commissioners approved $1 million to help cover operating expenses and existing bills for Montgomery Whitewater, which features...
When do Alabama districts go back to school? Find your 2025 start date
Another sizzling summer is coming to an end and back to school is right around the corner. Alabama school district start dates for 2025-26 vary, but a few start as early as July. Limestone County Schools has the earliest start date at July 30 and Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school in Homewood,...
Steve Flowers: Thinking about Tuberville as governor
For the last few years after every Civic Group or Chamber banquet I spoke to, I would typically open the floor for questions and invariably the most prominent inquiry was who is going to run for Governor in 2026. Alabamians love the Governor’s race. Always have and it stays the...
Area code 483 to begin next year as 334 overlay for central/southeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Residents of the 334 area code will be joining the rest of the state in dialing 10 numbers to make phone calls when the new 483 area code overlay […] The post Area code 483 to begin next year as 334 overlay for central/southeast Alabama appeared first on 256 Today .