Tropical Fish Once Rare In Alabama Now Showing Up Along The Coast
A species once found only in South Florida is now being hooked from Perdido Bay to the Mississippi line. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A fish with the word "common" in its name has been anything but common in Alabama's coastal waters — until now. Anglers along the Alabama Gulf Coast are increasingly catching common snoo
Reggie Barlow honored for work in Montgomery
The Central Montgomery Optimist Club hosted a dinner to honor the community work Barlow has done.
Blackfish, big shark fuel excitement as Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo opens
The annual event, a major draw for spectators as well as anglers, continues through the weekend.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham at 3:57 p.m. on Friday, July 17. This warning applies to Elmore, Macon and Montgomery counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For your p
Northern Gulf: Hurricane Center Watching Slow Moving System
Further development could enhance coastal currents and bring higher rain chances.
Alabama leaders question virtual schools as concerns grow over student performance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama education leaders are signaling they may take a closer look at the state's virtual public schools after board members raised concerns about student performance, academic outcomes and how taxpayer dollars are being spent. The discussion unfolded during Tuesday's Alabama State Board of E
Old Alabama Town offers a look at 19th century life
The buildings tell an intriguing story; a tale rooted in history. Old Alabama Town, covering about 20 acres in downtown Montgomery, gives visitors a view of what life was like in Alabama in the 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Operated by the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, the site has 50 historic buildings in the
Tallassee man arrested for theft of property
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn Police Department arrested a Tallassee man July 13, 2026, on a charge of theft of property first degree. Kelan Chaffin Smith, 29, of Tallassee, was taken into custody following an investigation into a reported theft from a business in the 300 block of Sanders Street on June 11, 2026. Th
Alabama Woman Berates Neighbor Asking For Quiet After Months of Constant Noise: ‘I have...
An Alabama mother was getting fed up by neighbors who couldn’t respect her family or the neighborhood for that matter. In the middle of the night, they would throw parties, play music, and fight loudly next door. After months, she finally said something and her neighbor went berserk!. Posted...
New photos, video released in Montgomery Mexican restaurant burglaries
Two Montgomery Mexican restaurants recently targeted in burglaries have shared more photos and video of the incident.
