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,...
New restaurant chain opens Montgomery location
A “cooked from scratch” breakfast and lunch restaurant chain has opened its doors in Montgomery. Big Bad Breakfast has held a soft opening in a renovated space on Fairview Avenue in Old Cloverdale. The chain is known for serving southern scratch-made favorites with everything made in house, from...
Police searching for wanted burglary suspect in Alabama
ALABAMA — Authorities in Jefferson County are searching for a man wanted on a felony burglary charge, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. Keon Scott, 27, is wanted on a felony warrant charging him with third-degree burglary. Officials say the warrant has been active since March 20, 2026. Scott is described...
Applebee’s Franchisee Bankruptcy Puts Over 50 Southern Locations at Risk
An Atlanta-based Applebee's franchisee operating more than 50 restaurants across the South has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising questions about the future of dozens of locations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The filing by Neighborhood Restaurant Partners comes after the company already closed 14 stores...
The Little-Known Alabama Mountain Town That Deserves Its Own Hallmark Movie
Somewhere in the northeast corner of Alabama sits a town so charming, so impossibly picturesque, that you’ll wonder if someone accidentally built a movie set and forgot to take it down. Mentone, Alabama is perched atop Lookout Mountain like a secret the rest of the state has been keeping...
