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...
City of Montgomery to host block party aimed at reducing violence and fostering hope
The City of Montgomery and key officials are coming together to help foster hope and reduce violence in the city. The “Hope and Opportunity Day” Block Party will take place on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 164 E. South Boulevard. Officials say the...
Safe driver study shows growing divide between safest and riskiest U.S. cities to drive...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Allstate’s 2025 “America’s Best Drivers Report,” an annual report ranking the 200 most-populated cities in the U.S. by how safe their drivers are, has been released. The report, which first launched in 2005, is a compilation of data related to auto insurance...