Hot Topic: An Alabama Town Dentist Contemplates Ceasing Medicaid Services for Children
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on In a small Alabama town, a dentist weighs whether to stop treating kids on Medicaid.
Food assistance program for Alabama women and babies will continue despite SNAP suspension
The program providing food assistance to women, infants and children will remain operational even as food stamps from SNAP are suspended in Alabama. In a statement to AL.com, the Alabama Department of Public Health said the state’s Special SNAP for Women, Infants, and Children, otherwise known as WIC, will continue...
Dozens of law enforcement agencies haven’t reported crime stats, says Alabama commission
The Alabama Justice Information Commission said Thursday that dozens of jurisdictions in the state have not yet reported incidents of crime, and plan to pressure local law enforcement agencies for the numbers. Members of the Alabama Justice Information Commission Thursday voted to summon police departments, sheriffs’...
One person dead, one arrested following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested a man following a crash Sunday that left a young boy dead. Authorities said 30-year-old Franklin Oriel Fajardp-Arana was taken into custody on Oct. 27 and charged with DUI manslaughter. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 near the intersection of...
Alabama Weather Alert: Temperatures to Plunge Into 30s With Frost Risk by Saturday
Birmingham, AL – A chilly pattern will close out October across Alabama, with temperatures plunging into the 30s and patchy frost possible by Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service Birmingham. Forecasters say showers will linger through midday Monday, returning Tuesday night into Wednesday, with...
First Alert Weather Day: Rain chances continue with big round of rain by Wednesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Much of the rain is tapering off this afternoon with even some sunshine. It is possible we could experience some brief very gusty winds on the backside of the precipitation. Rain chances will slowly back off overnight and into early Monday, although we’ll still be dodging a few scattered...
12 Alabama Burger Joints Everyone Should Try Before They’re Too Famous
Alabama has plenty of burger joints that have been keeping locals happy for decades, each one with its own loyal crowd and secret recipe. These spots don’t rely on hype or flashy menus, just solid burgers made the old-fashioned way. You’ll find family-owned diners, small-town grills, and laid-back cafes where the...
First Alert: A dry start to the weekend ends in rain
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - For the past week, we’ve been rain-free with plenty of sunshine. And the start of your weekend will be no different. Temperatures started cool this morning in the mid-50s, but quickly increased to where afternoon highs dance all around 80°. During the afternoon, clouds...
Magic City Classic brings fans together
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Magic City Classic wrapped up Saturday afternoon. Fans said the Classic isn’t just about the game itself, but the people it brings together. Crowds flooded Legion Field to tailgate and cheer on Alabama State and Alabama A&M. Some fans say they’ve been coming to the game for years. “It’s...
4 Alabama State students headed to Houston for AfroTech after raising funds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A group of Alabama State University students is heading to Houston for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They’re attending AfroTech 2025, one of the largest conferences in the country celebrating Black excellence in technology and innovation. Four Alabama State students are leaving at...

















