ALDOT to modify traffic signal at busy Phenix City intersection beginning April 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will modify the traffic signal at the intersection of US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Crews will be removing the current flashing yellow arrow and replace it with a protected “only” signal. Once in...
Popular Alabama restaurant named finalist for 2026 James Beard Award
A beloved Alabama restaurant that has been open for more than 30 years has been named a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Bottega in Birmingham is a nominee in the category of Outstanding Hospitality for the 2026 James Beard Awards, The James Beard Foundation announced today. Nominees in this category...
Alabama Birmingham and Tuscaloosa Under 4 PM to 10 PM Storm Window With Heavy...
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — A window for potentially strong storms is expected to develop across parts of Alabama this afternoon into the evening, with the main concern centered between 4 PM and 10 PM. While not all areas will see severe weather, conditions are favorable for scattered strong storms capable...
Man on drugs, acting ‘furious and crazy’ arrested in Montgomery homicide, police say
A 34-year-old man is behind bars, accused in the weekend shooting death of another man at a Montgomery apartment. Police and fire medics were dispatched about 8:30 p.m. Friday to a report of a person shot in the 900 block of Union Street. They arrived to find Kevin Pettus, 39,...
Alabama Health Department confirms rabies case in Covington County
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued an alert after confirming that a dog in Andalusia tested positive for rabies Monday. According to ADPH, a veterinarian who suspected the dog was rabid sent it to Auburn for testing. The dog was then taken to the ADPH Bureau of Clinical...
⚠️ Meridian Waste changing collection days starting May 4
Meridian Waste is updating its Alabama residential garbage and yard waste routes to improve efficiency and service. Starting Monday, May 4, 2026, your collection day may change. Your new pickup day is printed on the back of the postcard you received.
Manufacturing Madness celebrates ‘coolest things made in Alabama’ with bracket-style competition
Manufacturers around the state are competing in a online tournament celebrating the innovative products that drive the state’s economy.
From Field to Table: Meet the Farmers Behind Alabama’s Peanut Crop
From Field to Table: Meet the Farmers Behind Alabama’s Peanut Crop. During National Peanut Month, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association is proud to highlight the farmers who work year-round to grow one of Alabama’s most iconic crops. For peanut farmers Joe Corcoran and Chase Wright, agriculture is more than a...
Retirees Are Settling In These 10 Alabama Towns Where Living Costs Less Than You...
Want to find Alabama towns where retirees settle because living costs less than expected?. These 10 towns offer surprising affordability and comfortable retirement living!. Gadsden stretches along the Coosa River in northeast Alabama and surprises retirees with its affordable waterfront lifestyle. The river winds...
Another Cook Out coming to Alabama. This time in Fort Payne
Cook Out, the popular North Carolina-based burger joint, has bought property in Fort Payne. Harbert Retail has brokered the $2 million sale of the former Hwy 55 restaurant property located at 1503 Glenn Blvd SW in Fort Payne to Cookout. According to Harbert, the 0.99-acre property includes a 2,949-square-foot...
















