Montgomery AL

In 2024, Alabama's state tax revenue totaled $16.9 billion, including $620.7 million from property taxes. This amount represents a 12.1% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey track

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - A man has died while in the Muscle Shoals Police Department jail. Kristopher Whitehurst, 49, of Montgomery, was arrested for public intoxication by MSPD officers on July 1. He was then transported to jail without incident. During a routine check, officers found Whitehurst, who appeared...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Jackson Hospital posted on social media Friday that it has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, which will allow the financially-troubled hospital to remain open. Jackson had sought higher reimbursement rates from the insurer to help with its finances. The court system.

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has issued a proclamation recognizing Alabama’s manufacturing industry in observance of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, highlighting the sector’s role in the state’s economy and workforce. According to the governor’s office, Alabama’s manufacturing industry employs more than 280

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has added another major attraction to the state's artificial reef system. The 408-foot Argosy VI was deployed this week, about 23 miles south of Orange Beach. The former Indiana riverboat casino now rests on the Gulf floor, servin

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Ramer man died in a Thursday night crash in Lowndes County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The single-vehicle crash happened around 9 p.m. on U.S. 80 about 10 miles west of Hayneville. Authorities say Jacob Warner Jr., 44, was killed when his...

There’s a place in Alabama where your shopping list becomes completely irrelevant the moment you arrive. Collinsville Trade Day Flea Market in Collinsville transforms every Saturday into a sprawling outdoor bazaar that makes conventional retail stores look like they’re not even trying. This isn’t one of those sad...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alabama is one of a small group of states where capybara ownership is not outright banned at the state level — but that does not mean you can simply bring one home without doing your homework. The legal picture in Alabama involves state admini

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A WBRC On Your Side Safety Check during First Alert Weather Days as we are working to help keep you safe in this heat. Doctors say when it’s hot like this, it’s dangerous and can even be deadly. The heat is really on in...

With the environment favorable for strong to severe storms, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued through 8 p.m.