Alabama agriculture commissioner says peaches are coming after March cold snap caused substantial damage
The mid-March cold snap after unseasonably warm weather has had a substantial impact on Chilton County’s early peaches, according to Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate.
First Alert Weather: Gusty winds, large hail possible late Friday night; another storm threat...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: We’re declaring a First Alert Weather Day for late Friday into Saturday morning. Forecast guidance continues to signal strong gusty winds, and large hail is possible. The Storm Prediction Center has west and northwest Alabama under a level 1 of 5 risk for severe storms on Friday.
Montgomery-based SPLC indicted for $3M fraud scheme
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A grand jury has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The indictment was returned in Montgomery on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of...
Diageo North America officially opens alcohol manufacturing facility in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Diageo North America officially cut the ribbon on its new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery. The 360,000 square-foot facility will create 100 full time jobs in the Capital City and have a multi-million case annual production capacity. The $415 million investment also supported 750...
The City of Prattville brings back “Beats and Eats”
The City of Prattville invites the community out for music, food, and fun on April 24. Come explore a variety of food vendors and enjoy live music.
Heirs Property & Estate offers information session for homeowners
On April 25, Heirs Property & Estate will host an information session for homeowners interested in estate planning.
’Bama boosts boating access with $66 million investment
Access to Alabama waterways has never been better thanks to the recent efforts of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and other state agencies and local governments. Over the past several years, the ADCNR has invested more than $66 million into the Alabama Boating Access Improvement Initiative...
Firefighters battle house fire in Montgomery’s Forest Hills neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery firefighters spent part of the day Monday battling a house fire in the Forest Hills neighborhood. It happened around 12:42 p.m. at a home in the 3600 block of Pleasant Ridge Road. Once firefighters arrived, they found the one-story home with smoke and flames...
Man charged after ex-girlfriend shot in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man was arrested after shooting his ex-girlfriend on Saturday, according to court records. Quindarius Dawson, 31, is charged with first-degree domestic violence. Court records state that the victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to her left leg. The victim...
Suspect arrested in Montgomery homicide in March
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have made an arrest in a homicide that happened last month. It happened around 12:40 a.m. on Monday, March 23 at a gas station in the 3400 block of McGehee Road. Court records say 22-year-old Kevarius Jones intentionally caused the death of 32-year-old...
