Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday welcomed 132 correctional officer trainees who are set to graduate Thursday from the Alabama Department of Corrections Academy, thanking them for choosing what she called demanding law enforcement work. Ivey met the trainees on the front steps of the Governor’s...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after allegedly stealing dozens of packages headed to different Montgomery addresses, according to court documents. Court records say Javieon Rudolph was taken into custody around 8 a.m. at the UPS facility on Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery. A security...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A man has reportedly died after a fall aboard one of the Great Lakes’ giant freighters. Erie News Now in Pennsylvania reports a 44-year-old man from Alabama died early Saturday morning aboard the American Integrity. The 1,000-foot freighter is now docked at Donjon Shipbuilding in Erie for maintenance.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Workforce “restructuring efforts” are underway at Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirms to WSFA 12 News. “As shared by our CEO, John Quinlivan, Jackson Hospital is currently undergoing restructuring efforts to better align our workforce with our operational needs,” said spokesperson Pryer Hines when asked about reports of staff layoffs.

Alabama has joined the expanding patchwork of states enacting consumer privacy laws, with a new statute that will require many businesses to reassess how they collect, use and sell personal data. On April 16, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The APDPA will take effect on May 1, 2027. The...

Nearly one in five adult Alabama residents is effectively “missing” from the state’s elections due to systemic barriers that disproportionately affect Black voters and adults with disabilities, according to a new report. The 44‑page analysis, “Missing Voters: The Real Threat to Alabama’s Democracy,” concludes that Alabama continues...

When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolls into town, it usually means one thing— he’s chasing down the kind of food worth stopping for. That’s exactly what happened as he made his way across Alabama for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives , hitting spots known for big flavors, local character and no-frills comfort food. From smoky, slow-cooked classics to coastal favorites and everything in...

Alabama's AHSAA softball playoffs are just around the corner with three of the state's top teams ranked in the national Top 15. The No. 5 Orange Beach [AL] Makos, No. 10 Thompson [Alabaster, AL] Warriors, and No. 15 Wetumpka [AL] Indians are all ranked in the most recent edition of the MaxPreps Top 50 with the start of Alabama's postseason less than two weeks...

A crash in downtown Montgomery on Sunday sent a truck into a fence outside a historic property near the Trilogy Hotel.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Midwest.