Highlands Medical Center welcomes doctors through state scholarship initiative
A new scholarship initiative is helping ensure that Alabama’s rural communities have access to essential medical care. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Medical Scholarship Program funds the final two years of medical school for students who pledge to work at least three years in underserved areas in Alabama.
Tombigbee, federal, state officials celebrate completion of $145 million fiber internet project in rural...
100,000 people: The number of residents in rural Northwest Alabama who will gain improved access to the information superhighway. $145 million: The investment by the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative to create the on-ramp for those residents. 4,200 miles: The number of miles of fiber installed. U.S. Rep. Robert...
108-year-old Chris’ Famous Hotdogs sold to a new family
It’s the end of a family story in downtown Montgomery, but it’s not the end of the restaurant. Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue has been sold to a new family. For its entire 108-year existence, it has been owned and operated by the Katechis family. Mrs. Angia Katechis announced Saturday...
A statewide nonprofit and a district attorney argue the importance of inmate reentry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s been one week since the release of the documentary “The Alabama Solution,” which gives a glimpse into Alabama’s state prison system. The documentary has sparked many conversations around prison reform and re-entry for former inmates. One statewide nonprofit, Shepherd’s Fold, has been...
Alabama teens urged to build safer driving habits during safety week
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging families to instill safe driving habits in teens during National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19–25. Under the theme "Driven to Drive Right," ALEA is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
‘No Kings’ rally held in Montgomery, part of nationwide demonstrations
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in downtown Montgomery as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests, which took place across the U.S. on Saturday. The protests featured many participants carrying signs criticizing the current administration, as well as recent immigration raids and ongoing tensions overseas....
Demonstrators from several Alabama cities take part in nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies
Thousands of demonstrators from across Alabama participated in nationwide 'No Kings' rallies on Saturday, Oct. 18. The No Kings Rally drew about 5,000 Alabamians to Birmingham’s Railroad Park. Birmingham Indivisible shared the following statement to ABC 33/40, "Power belongs to the people—not to any single individual...
Community Gathers to Discuss Downtown Montgomery’s Future After Mass Shooting
In the aftermath of the October 4 mass shooting that left two dead and 12 injured in Montgomery's downtown entertainment district, community leaders and residents convened Wednesday evening to discuss the path forward. The gathering, organized by LaConya Murray, chair of Main Street Montgomery, aimed to foster...
How much rain could Alabama get from weekend storms?
A cold front expected to approach Alabama later tonight will bring a risk of severe weather, but also some much-needed rain, according to forecasters. However, it won’t be enough to stamp out Alabama’s ongoing drought. The National Weather Service expects rain and storms to move into the state...
Top R&B Acts to Headline Turkey Day Music Fest
Alabama State University is set to host the Turkey Day Music Festival on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome, located at 915 S. Jackson Street in Montgomery, Alabama. This exciting event will feature some of R&B’s finest talents, including Jon B, TK Soul, Dru Hill, Stokley, and Tucka,...
