Alabama Ranks Among Worst U.S. School Systems
Consistently changing every year especially since the 90s. Choosing a school for your child can be a difficult task, particularly if your child has special needs. Schooling can be the difference in the education for your child, so that is very important. With private schooling being on the more expensive...
Sweltering start to the week: Heat and humidity dominate the forecast
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We’re kicking off the workweek with another warm and muggy summertime morning, as temperatures across the region begin in the mid to upper 70s. High pressure remains firmly in control over the next couple of days, making heat and humidity the dominant weather story. Daytime...
Man critically injured in Sunday morning Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 3200 block of Meadow Lane around 1:40 a.m. At the scene, responders found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital...
Alabama health officials warn of heat-related illnesses amid soaring temperatures
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — With heat indices soaring into the triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health is urging residents to be vigilant about the warning signs of heat-related illnesses. These conditions occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures, and their incidence rises during warm weather periods.
Alabama Public Television responds to spending cuts
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Illegal immigration, coal-ash concern: Down in Alabama
Alabama statistics bear out the effects of the federal government’s crackdown against illegal immigration. AL.com’s Sarah Whites-Koditschek and Rebecca Griesbach report that the rate of arrests this year is double what it was in 2024. As of June 26, 1,949 were arrested and alleged to be in the...
‘Down home never left them’: How Randy Owen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter forged a...
At Randy Owen’s farm in Fort Payne on a recent summer day, the story of two men unfolded like an old country ballad to Yellowhammer News. One of them grew up to become the voice of a generation: Randy Owen, the iconic frontman of “Alabama” – the most successful country band in history. The other […] The post ‘Down...
James Spann’s new weather network is for everyone in Alabama
James Spann, likely Alabama's busiest and most popular meteorologist, is taking to his coverage to the next level to make sure no Alabama community goes without. Why it matters: The Alabama Weather Network will be a streamable channel covering the entire state in a media environment where more people are relying more...
Impact Day issued Monday ahead of dangerous heat this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Tennessee Valley is about to see some of the hottest temperatures so far this summer! With a heatwave expected this week, it’s important to practice heat safety and find ways to stay cool. An Impact Day has been issued for the area on Monday, ahead of the dangerous heat and […]
National Ice Cream Day Is A Sweet, Cool Holiday
National Ice Cream Day, a celebration of one of America’s favorite desserts, brings a sweet seasonal tradition to the Alabama Gulf Coast, where locals and visitors alike indulge in cool treats to beat the heat. Observed annually on the third Sunday in July, this fun and flavorful holiday is more than a chance to...