Hand Middle student named World’s Universal Prince
Hand Middle School seventh-grade student Robert Pridgen III has been named the 2026 World’s Universal Prince for the ages 10-12 division. The World’s Universal Beauty and Prince competitions, organized by the Our Little Miss pageant system, was held January 15-19 in Montgomery, Alabama. “I’m super excited but also...
UAB officer arrested for stealing vehicle
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A UAB police officer has been arrested for stealing a vehicle. Johnny Fowler IV is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and theft of property. Fowler was first charged in Montgomery County after an Alabama State Trooper pulled him over on Jan. 24 after...
WSFA investigation reveals Woodley Terrace management company had another property condemned in Illinois
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Following a unanimous city council vote to pursue condemnation, Woodley Terrace Apartments faces an uncertain legal future. But the path forward is complicated by three separate lawsuits already underway against the property owners and management company—each with different objectives but...
City unveils downtown plans for former Montgomery Advertiser site
New plans from the city have revealed big plans for the former Montgomery Advertiser property. In early December, the City of Montgomery finalized purchasing the property at 425 Molton St. for $5.5 million. The city also purchased 475 Molton St. in the same deal. Recent word from the city notes that the "key...
Cold snap sparks fire safety push in Montgomery
Fire officials link the recent spike in fire calls to extremely cold temperatures and urge residents to use safe heating methods.
Public records show bankruptcies, foreclosure, tax lien as McKee runs for Congress
Update: In its original report, APR stated that it had reached out to Joshua McKee and offered him an opportunity to respond prior to publication, but that no response had been received. Early Wednesday, APR was notified by McKee’s campaign that a response email had been sent on Tuesday, prior to our deadline....
The Jobs On The Rise And What It Means For Alabama
There’s a fresh voice in Tuscaloosa, and he’s all about kindness in a world that often feels uncertain. Stay tuned for his take on our evolving job market.
Senate committee passes bill to OK digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
Alabamians may soon be able to purchase digital driver’s licenses and nondriver IDs. On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate State Government Committee passed House Bill 110, sponsored by Representative Ontario Tillman, D-District 56, which would require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to offer residents the option...
Montgomery Man Shot While Working; Court Records Show Suspect Was Out On Bail
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — A Montgomery man is recovering after being shot in the stomach while working at a business on Upper Wetumpka Road, an incident that began with an attempted theft of a vape pen. Troy DeHaven was on the job at Mac’s Tavern on Tuesday afternoon when...
70 military commissaries, including 1 in Alabama, now offer home delivery
Shoppers at 70 military commissaries across the United States now have doorstep delivery service. The program, which began with a pilot of eight stores in 2022, now includes 62 additional locations added in January. “These 70 include the largest military markets, so I estimate that they represent over half of...

















