County commission chairman calls Jackson Hospital’s potential closure “a desperate situation,” but insists there’s...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton is urging Jackson Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield to make a deal to prevent the hospital’s closure. The Hospital’s CEO, John Quinlivan, confirmed Thursday that if a deal was not struck by June 25, the hospital would close...
This week in HS Sports: Private schools pushing to expand number of playoff teams,...
This is an opinion piece. The newly formed Alabama High School Athletic Association private school committee is set to meet with executive director Heath Harmon for a second time on a zoom call Monday afternoon. The committee, which was part of Harmon’s promise when he announced the restructuring of championship...
The 10 Most Overlooked State Dishes Across the U.S., Ranked
Image Credits: Wikimedia; licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. While most people know about Alabama’s typical barbecue, they’re missing out on something truly extraordinary. Alabama’s unique contribution to the art form is a creamy, mayonnaise-based white sauce served over smoked chicken. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re no
Montgomery Attorney’s Near-Death Experience Inspires New Health Journey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — A life-threatening brain bleed earlier this year prompted Montgomery attorney Mike Crow to rethink his approach to health care and embrace a preventive model of medicine focused on identifying problems before they become emergencies. What began as a persistent headache in February quickly esca
Food delivery driver charged after alcohol sold to minor who later drowned, Prattville police...
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A food delivery driver is being charged after a girl drowned in a swimming pool, according to the Prattville Police Department. The suspect, Manoj Chitta, is charged with selling alcohol to a minor and criminally negligent homicide. Prattville police responded to a report of an...
Juvenile charged after Monday Montgomery shooting turns deadly
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A homicide investigation is underway after the victim in a June 1 shooting died from his injuries, the Montgomery Police Department confirms. First responders were called around 1:30 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of Dalraida Place in northeast Montgomery. On scene, they found Jaquan Tennille,.
Driver hospitalized after car hits trees, pole in Montgomery
A driver was seriously injured after crashing a vehicle into a utility pole and two trees in Montgomery.
Barberitos chooses Birmingham and Tuscaloosa for five new Alabama locations
The Alabama food scene is getting a fresh injection of Southwestern flavor. Barberitos, a fast-casual burrito brand known for its health-conscious customizable menu, has officially signed a five-unit franchise agreement to enter the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa markets. Barberitos is an Athens, Georgia-based, fast-casual
Suspect in deadly 2022 Montgomery bowling alley shooting sentenced to prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man was sentenced Thursday following a shooting that killed one man and injured six others in 2022, according to court filings. Judge Tiffany B. McCord sentenced Tory Johnson, 27, to 32 years and six months in prison for reckless murder. Johnson also received a...
Montgomery Mayor Reed heads to U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in California
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed is traveling to Long Beach, California, this week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting, where city leaders from across the country are expected to focus on issues including housing costs, public safety and infrastructure. Reed will join more...
