Food, craft beer and live music return to Montgomery Zoo for ZooBrews
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Montgomery Zoo will host its annual “ZooBrews and Food Festival” on Thursday, May 21, offering guests an evening of food, craft beverages, live entertainment and outdoor fun. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the zoo and the Mann...
What time do polls open where I live? What time do they close?
Alabamians head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19 to select party nominees for statewide and local offices. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If you’re in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. It’s a primary like no other in recent...
You’ll Want Seconds At These 10 Popular Alabama Buffet Restaurants
Alabama buffets built loyal followings through one clear and consistent principle. The food must be good enough to make the next visit certain. These popular spots have each figured out exactly how to achieve that. Selection, freshness, and fast refills all matter here and all genuinely deliver. Regulars arrive with...
Monday afternoon shooting in Montgomery leaves man injured
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Monday afternoon shooting in Montgomery left one person injured, according to a police spokeswoman. Officers were called to the 3500 block of West Boulevard around 1:30 p.m. where they say they found a man with non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
These were the most popular baby girl names in Alabama in 2025
The most popular names for babies born in Alabama last year have been revealed. For girls, the No. 1 name is familiar. For the second year in a row, the most popular name for baby girls was Charlotte. There were 224 Charlottes born in Alabama in 2025. [Can’t see the...
Woman killed in Friday Montgomery murder-suicide now identified
The victim in a Friday night murder-suicide is being identified by the Montgomery Police Department.
Alabama, Mississippi ports gearing up to accommodate growing cargo activity
From improved cargo-handling capabilities to deeper channel availability, seaports of Alabama and Mississippi are gearing up to efficiently move increasing volumes of a variety of containerized and outside-the-box goods through mid-Gulf maritime facilities. Officials point to the central location of their ports – with
Gov. Ivey invites ‘Raising Men’ founder to mow Alabama Capitol’s lawn
The founder and CEO of the nonprofit We Are Raising Men Lawn Service, arrived with what he calls his “American flag lawn mower.”
WalletHub Says Alabama Is Great For Military Retirees
A new WalletHub study ranks Alabama among the best states for military retirees thanks to strong job opportunities and veteran friendly policies.
Jury Recommended Life for Jeffery Lee. A Judge Sentenced Him to Death on June...
Legal Advocates Are Urging Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to Halt the Execution of Jeffery Lee Before June 11. As Alabama prepares to execute Jeffery Lee on June 11, advocates and members of his legal team are raising serious concerns about the fairness of a death sentence that was never recommended by a jury.

















