Fazoli’s in EastChase permanently closed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A fast-food Italian restaurant on Montgomery’s east side has officially closed. Fazoli’s, located in the Shoppes at EastChase, is now shut down. The restaurant had its grand opening March 22, 2016, operating for almost exactly 10 years before closing its doors for good on Friday.
Suspect arrested following high speed chase down I-85 in Opelika
A suspect has been arrested following a high speed chase. The chase began around 9:30 p.m. central time on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on Interstate 85 in Opelika. The chase was seen on Bent Creek Road, and was eventually later seen on Alabama Department of Transportation traffic cameras passing Beehive Road on...
Well-known Montgomery pastor Rev. Cromwell Handy dies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Rev. Cromwell Handy, a well-known faith leader in Montgomery, has died. Alabama State University announced his passing on Friday morning. He was an ASU alumnus and served as the school’s director of alumni relations. “His impact on our Hornet family will never be forgotten,”...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two men were arrested following a drug bust in Coosa County, according to authorities. Officials said the operation was part of a narcotics investigation conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office through its Narcotics Division, with assistance from multiple agencies. Authorities executed a search...
Whitmire: Tommy Tuberville and the Alabama sundown town
This is an opinion column. When I listen to Tommy Tuberville, I hear Chris England — not because these men have anything in common. They don’t. It’s hard to imagine them being more different. England is Black. Tuberville is white. England lives in Tuscaloosa. Tuberville says he...
One Alabama Restaurant Serves A Steak That’s Almost Too Big To Eat
Some restaurants whisper about their portion sizes, but Big Mike’s Steakhouse in Thomasville shouts it from the rooftops with a 24-ounce ribeye that challenges your appetite and your ambition. This is the steak that legends are made of, assuming legends involve loosening your belt and questioning your life choices...
No Kings Day protests draw hundreds in North Alabama
Across North Alabama Saturday, hundreds of protesters hoisted signs, chanted slogans and prompted drivers passing by to honk their horns, joining in the latest No Kings Day protests. Rallies were held in Huntsville, Athens, Florence, Guntersville, Scottsboro and Fort Payne. Organizers billed it as a messaging event...
Millbrook shop showcases Amish-made furniture, craftsmanship at annual event
Vicki’s Amish Traditions has been a long-standing staple in the Millbrook community for quality handmade furniture, unique gifts, home décor, and more. This local shop is drenched in Amish tradition. Vicki Stroup, owner of Amish Traditions, shared that Amish Meet the Maker is an annual event that is...
Red flag warning issued for South Georgia and surrounding areas
GRADY COUNTY (WALB) -A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday, March 28, across parts of South Georgia, Southeast Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle, according to Grady County Fire and Rescue. The National Weather Service says a combination of gusty winds and low humidity is creating dangerous fire conditions from...
Alabama Power can continue charging solar power users a fee, federal judge rules
Alabama Power, the power supplier for 1.5 million people in the state, can continue to charge a fee to customers who use solar panels on their home, a court ruled Wednesday. “I am frustrated that Alabama Power solar customers like me have to pay an extra monthly fee in order to reduce our power bills,” Mark Johnston,...
