Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Calhoun County, AL – As temperatures and humidity levels rise across Alabama and much of the South, health officials encourage residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can quickly become dangerous, especially for children, older adults, outdoor workers, athl
The Legality of Car Sleeping in Alabama: What You Need to Know
Sleeping in your car is generally legal in Alabama — there is no statewide law banning it. However, local ordinances, parking restrictions, and DUI laws can make it illegal or risky in certain situations. Where Car Sleeping Is Allowed. LocationLegality. Anywhere in Alabama✅ Legal statewide (no blanket ban)
Man injured in domestic stabbing incident
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a domestic-related stabbing that happened late Saturday evening. The incident happened in the 4300 block of Amherst Drive. Police said they responded to the area around 11:37 p.m., where they found the victim with minor injuries from a stab wound. No further
Woman critically injured in Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating an apparent shooting that left a woman in critical condition Saturday evening. MPD officers said they responded to the 1800 block of Austin Street around 11:30 p.m. to a report of a single-vehicle crash. When responders arrived, they found the driver, a...
Flash flooding closes roads across Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Flash flooding closed multiple roads across the Tennessee Valley on Sunday as heavy rain continues to fall across the region. The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued a flash flood warning until 2:30 p.m. for parts of Madison, Limestone and Jackson counties in Alabama, as well as Fran
AARP Alabama warns of new ‘Publishers Clearing House’ scam using FaceTime technology
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – AARP Alabama is alerting residents across the state to a troubling new scam in which criminals impersonate representatives of “Publishers Clearing House” and use FaceTime calls to exploit victims through facial recognition technology. According to reports received by AARP’s Fraud Watch Network, scamm
Flooding closes north Alabama roads as heavy rains drench area
Drivers and citizens in north Alabama are being advised to exercise caution as flooding creates dangerous conditions in the region. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has issued guidance for those driving as rainfall continues to flood roads. “We urge motorists to use extreme caution and never attempt to drive...
Rainer: WFF, 68 Ventures team up to relocate gopher tortoises
With about 95% of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the gopher tortoise. That type of collaboration happened recently in Baldwin County when development company 68 Ventures contacted the Alabama Department of Con
First Alert Weather: Rainy Sunday ahead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning!. THE NEXT 24 HOURS: We’re issuing a First Alert for a rainy Sunday. Southerly winds are pulling abundant moisture into Alabama, with showers already underway this morning and becoming more widespread through the day. A low-end flood threat exists, so if you live in a flood-prone
McMillan Details Alabama Medical Cannabis Rollout
Alabama’s medical cannabis program has officially moved from planning to patient access, marking a milestone more than five years after State lawmakers approved medical cannabis legislation. During a recent episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Director John McMillan Jr. joined host

















