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Two former Alabama Department of Corrections employees have been arrested on felony charges following an investigation into an alleged prison contraband operation at Elmore Correctional Facility. According to a media release from the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 handlers and narcotics agents conducted a joint

The Pride of Prattville marching band took a trip to Philadelphia to perform in the 250th Salute to Independence Parade.

LAKELAND, Fla., July 5, 2026—Publix is recalling frozen blueberries due to the possibility of E. coli contamination. The 10-ounce packaged of blueberries are made by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile. The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout eight states including Florida, A

More than 4,600 tons of limestone are on their way from Northwest Alabama to help rebuild oyster reefs and improve water quality along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Alabama Wildlife Federation […] The post Tuscumbia limestone headed to Mobile Bay to help restore Alabama oyster reefs appeared first on 256 Today .

A makeshift vessel on Lake Martin that was being used as a platform to launch fireworks caught fire Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day. We are seeing poor air quality across central Alabama due to all of the smoke from fireworks last night. I highly recommend avoiding any strenuous outdoor activity this morning as air quality levels remain unhealt

Firefighters across the Chattahoochee Valley stayed busy throughout the Fourth of July, responding to numerous fire-related emergencies involving homes, vehicles, brush and other incidents as fireworks lit up the night sky. While it remains unclear how many of the fires were caused by fireworks, departments across east

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prepared its final environmental impact statement for the Mississippi Crossing Project and South System Expansion 4 , natural gas pipeline projects which would originate in Mississippi and continue across Alabama into Georgia. Louie Miller, director of the Mississippi chapte

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A boat caught fire on the south side of Lake Martin near Anchor Bay Marina during Fourth of July celebrations Saturday, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin. Video shared with WSFA 12 News showed fireworks erupting over the water as flames engulfed the small boat.

I still remember the first time I walked into a Saturday farmers market in Alabama and left with my arms full of fresh bread, local honey, and vegetables I had never tried before. Something about that experience stuck with me. There is a real joy in buying food directly from...