Alabama’s Jackson Hospital Was Two Hours From Announcing Its Closure — Then Blue Cross...
Thursday was supposed to be the day Montgomery found out. Jackson Hospital had scheduled a 2 p.m. press conference for June 26. The hospital’s board had set June 25 as the hard deadline for reaching a deal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. No deal, no hospital. The closure announcement was coming.
Roads clear for the Fourth: ALDOT halts interstate lane closures for holiday weekend
Motorists traveling across Alabama during the Fourth of July holiday should encounter fewer construction-related delays as the Alabama Department of Transportation suspends temporary lane closures on interstate highways for the […] The post Roads clear for the Fourth: ALDOT halts interstate lane closures for holiday w
Can You Kill Raccoons in Alabama? What the Law Actually Allows
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Raccoons are a common fixture across Alabama — from rural farmland to suburban backyards — and they can cause real problems. Whether a raccoon is raiding your garbage, threatening your chickens, or nesting in your attic, you may be wondering w
Alabama heat wave cranks up Sunday: Heat advisories issued
Alabama faces a stretch of days with temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s and little rain, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said “a heat wave will evolve this coming week with high temperatures in the 90s and heat index values reaching 100-109 degrees." In addition there...
Alabama quarry must curb blasting, dust, and night work after residents’ lawsuit
"This is the best outcome for our clients and mitigates very serious long-term impacts on the community."
Improving transportation in Alabama: a chance to give your thoughts
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, is updating Alabama’s Statewide Transportation Plan and is asking the public for input. The Southwest Region meeting will explain the planning process and let attendees ask questions and share transportation priorities in a meeting coming up next
Florida, Alabama Duo Facing Decades Behind Bars After Federal Drug Distribution Indictment
Handcuff (File) Two men from Florida and Alabama are facing massive prison sentences after a...
New law streamlines food truck inspections across Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new Alabama law taking effect July 2 will allow food truck operators to use a single statewide health and fire inspection certification instead of scheduling duplicate inspections each time they move to a new city. The law, signed in April, is designed to reduce the...
Alabama Showcases State History and Innovation at Great American State Fair
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabama is participating in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. According to the governor’s office, the Great American State Fair highlights the people, landscapes and tra
Montgomery man arrested after meth, stolen gun found in raid
A Montgomery man was arrested and charged on Friday with receiving stolen property and having a controlled substance, according to law enforcement. Jeremy Beamon, Sr. was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Friday after the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) executed a warrant at 8

















