Juneteenth celebrated at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Patients and staff at Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital were able to participate in Juneteenth without even having to leave the hospital grounds. A celebration was held at the hospital yesterday, featuring music and several speakers. “Juneteenth was about freeing the black enslaved, but it has grown,” Wanda Battle, the...
Prattville bans construction of mini warehouses, self-storage businesses
The City of Prattville has placed a ban on the construction of mini warehouses and self-storage businesses. The City Council passed the moved during its Tuesday night meeting. The ban will last one year, unless the council votes to adjust the time, either shorter or longer, said District 1 Councilman Russ Sanders....
Celebrating Juneteenth in Alabama
Road rage led to Walmart parking lot shooting in Calera.
An independent grocer’s view: SNAP keeps Alabama families fed and communities strong
As an independent grocer in Opelika, Alabama, I’ve had the honor of feeding my community for nearly half a century. To me, being a community grocer is more than a career—it’s my calling. Yet today, that calling is encountering new pressures from lawmakers in Washington. Proposed changes...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Clears Final Legal Hurdles, Sales Could Begin This Year
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information After years of delays tied to legal battles and court-ordered pauses, Alabama officials say the state is finally on track to launch its long-awaited medical marijuana program—four years after it was first legalized. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC)...
Authorities dismantle Florida-Alabama human trafficking ring
FLORIDA (WMBB) – A human trafficking conspiracy spanning the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama was dismantled. According to a news release, over a four-year period, 49-year-old Chad Cornelius Seymore of Dothan, Alabama, conspired with others to bond adult women out of county jail. Then force them to commit...
Ranked No. 2 by USA Today, this Alabama donut shop is winning over the...
From glazed to jelly-filled, donuts are a classic morning treat or an anytime indulgence. One Alabama shop is taking things up a notch, serving sweet favorites alongside boba and ice cream. And now, it's earning national attention. Located in Orange Beach, the shop was recently named the No. 2 donut shop in the...
What to do if you encounter a black bear in Alabama
To the surprise of some Huntsville residents this week, a black bear was caught on camera roaming around their houses.
Publix Expands In AL With 2 New Supermarkets
Florida-based Publix Super Markets has expanded in Alabama with new stores in Meridianville and Foley. “We are thrilled to bring another Publix location to our friends in [Alabama],” said Hannah Herring, media relations manager. “We look forward to welcoming customers to their new [stores] and treating them to the...
Montgomery jury convicts man of stealing $8.4M from elderly victim
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - He bought luxury vehicles, the best in designer goods, and even built a massive, 8,000 square-foot mansion. James “Jimmy” Bulger was living the good life, but he was doing it with someone else’s money. Now, a Montgomery County jury says he’s guilty of...