Man arrested in Alabama for ‘illegally hijacking diesel pumps at truck stops across the...
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested a man who they say was orchestrating a “sophisticated multi-state diesel fuel theft” operation. At 2:20 a.m. on February 2, 2026, a deputy with DCSO stopped a U-Haul van traveling east on Highway 117 in Mentone, Alabama, near East River Road. While conducting the...
Sunshine Monday, clouds increase Tuesday with rain returning late
Monday morning was frigid, with morning lows in the 10s to 20°. However, temperatures were back to either side of 50° early Monday afternoon. Monday remains sunny and dry, with highs in the low to mid 50s. Monday night begins mainly clear, but clouds increase by early Tuesday morning. Low temperatures range from the...
Airing of the Quilts Generates Significant Economic Benefit for Alabama’s Black Belt
The 2025 Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee's Bend generated more than $700,000 in visitor spending and drew attendees from more than 25 states and several countries to the annual event in rural Wilcox County. Those are key findings from a survey of 182 festivalgoers conducted by Gray Research...
Two named to Alabama Construction Hall of Fame
The Alabama Associated General Contractors are inducting Jeff Stone, of Brasfield & Gorrie, and Ben Nevins, of BL Harbert International, into the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame. “These two individuals represent the very best of Alabama’s construction industry — visionary leadership, professional excellence and a...
Where Alabama locals go for the freshest, most memorable seafood
Alabama’s coast has a way of rewarding people who are willing to wander. Tucked along beaches, marinas, and back roads are seafood spots that look small and simple but deliver big flavor. These are the kinds of spots people enthusiastically recommend once they find them, especially if they like...
12 Alabama Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots That Taste Like Sunday Supper
If your idea of comfort is a plate that crackles when it lands and a kitchen that smells... Keep Reading this Post Here → 12 Alabama Family-Owned Fried Chicken Spots That Taste Like Sunday Supper
Governor opens summer internship applications
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, Jan. 23, announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week program offers college students a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in state government, while working alongside dedicated professionals in the...
Pets of the Week: February 2
It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Lady and Alice. Lady is a 4-month-old Tortoiseshell kitten. She is a bit of a shy kitty, but I know that will come out of her shell once she’s adopted by the right family. Lady is a...
Many Americans unaware of key heart health risks, study shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As American Heart Month begins this February, a new nationwide survey reveals a surprising lack of awareness about cholesterol and heart disease, even though heart conditions remain a top killer here in Alabama and across the U.S. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center commissioned...
Mosses residents question chief’s fitness for office
Kelvin Mitchell, interim police chief for the Town of Mosses, addressed citizens at the town's Jan. 20 meeting. The former Hayneville Police Chief defended his fitness to act as Mosses chief amid citizen concerns that he may not be the best man for the job. Mitchell told town leaders and...
