Montgomery AL

Alabama farmers will soon have access to two new federal assistance programs designed to offset rising operational expenses.

A coal mine in Tuscaloosa County is projected to become the nation's top producing mine, and Alabama will soon reap the benefits.

Incarcerated men and women in Alabama who are under consideration for parole do not speak directly to the three-member board that decides their fate. The state is moving closer to changing that. The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a bill by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, to require the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - Proposed legislation would fundamentally transform how monopoly utilities are regulated in Alabama, force regulators to hold traditional utility rate cases and limit profits for monopoly utility providers. This comes amid increased public scrutiny over energy prices. A WBRC investigation...

A few severe storms will be possible on Saturday in Alabama, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said the strongest storms could have wind gusts as high as 60 mph, which could take down tree limbs and power lines. Tornadoes are not expected. The time frame is Saturday afternoon...

ALABAMA — Six people have been arrested following a drug bust in the town of Camp Hill in Tallapoosa County, according to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the arrests were made after the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, the Alexander City Special Response Group and an Alabama Law...

A Randolph County-based trucking company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lila Kate Trucking of Roanoke made the filing Friday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Alabama’s Middle District, according to documents. The company plans to continue operating while it reorganizes under bankruptcy provisions. It estimated...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery’s fire department now has a permanent chief. Russell G. Collier, who has served as the interim chief of Montgomery Fire/Rescue since August 2025, will take the job permanently. Chief Collier succeeds former Chief Miford Jordan, who retired from the department after...

The Millbrook City Council took steps last week to strengthen public safety and save taxpayer dollars, approving the purchase of new police radio equipment funded largely through a federal technology grant. The opportunity was brought to Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson in late 2024 by Cindy Pate from the office...

The City of Prattville announced the opening of a public input form for the naming of 124 West Main Street and its adjacent venue on March 3, 2026, during the Prattville City Council’s regular meeting. City officials said the form will be posted on the city’s website, with notification...