Inspirational Alabama teen named 2025 Southerner of the Year
Southern Living has named Mountain Brook native, shark attack survivor, youth advocate and internationally-inspiring teenager Lulu Gribbin the 2025 Southerner of the Year. Since 2017, Southern Living has highlighted trailblazers who uplift communities, drive positive change and preserve the region’s people, places...
Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless hosts annual blanket drive
On any given night, there are more than 600 homeless men, women, and children in shelters and on the streets in the River Region.
Montgomery installs new trail signage at Blount Cultural Park
One of Alabama’s largest municipal parks has some new features to help guide visitors in their strolls around the park. Montgomery’s Blount Cultural Park recently had six new interpretive trail signs installed across the grounds. The signs were created by Marketa F. Horton + Kaser Design. Each sign...
Montgomery youth center combats violence with safe spaces
The center offers a free after-school program with mentorship, aiming to guide children away from violence and towards stability and education.
Safe havens for kids: Montgomery’s Youth Navigation Center
As concerns rise over youth involvement in serious crimes, the Youth Navigation Center is highlighting a positive alternative for young people in the community. The center's free after-school program operates by picking up students from 10 different schools, ranging from kindergarten to high school, and providing...
Rodney Walker Opens Five Campaign Offices Across Alabama
U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Walker has opened five campaign offices across Alabama, giving supporters new places to pick up signs, shirts, and other materials as the race moves into a more active phase. Staff at each office will be available to answer questions, help new volunteers get started, and offer information...
Miss Alabama State and Miss Tuskegee team up for the “Hearts for the Homeless...
Miss ASU, Sydney Guy, and Miss Tuskegee, Zion Hunt, teamed up to as advocates to help the community and give back.
Alabama Democratic Party names new executive director
The Alabama Democratic Party has named its new executive director. Chairman Randy Kelley said Tuesday that Mark Onorato will now serve in that role. “Mark is our new Executive Director and brings an array of field and legislative experience to the table,” said Kelley. “We look forward to the knowledge and fresh...
Snow on Thanksgiving? Social media speculation frustrates Alabama meteorologists
Social media has been running wild recently about the possibility of snow in Alabama around Thanksgiving time. Unfortunately, it’s all speculation, and there are no real facts to go on at this point. Snow is always a big talking point in Alabama and generates a ton of interest --...
First Alert: Rain chances return Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Morning fog lifts and skies will remain partly cloudy today while temperatures warm back into the 70s and 80s. Rain chances return Friday, and we’re tracking even more changes as we move through Thanksgiving week. This afternoon remains warm, with highs climbing into the low...

















