Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An 18-year-old pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run collision Friday, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Police responded to the 1200 block of East South Boulevard at about 2:20 a.m. on reports of a pedestrian-involved crash. Shelby Mcghee Jr., 18, of Montgomery, was found...

The Black Contractors Association Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) announced the funeral services and celebration of life for founding member, Larry James, owner of James Paving. James' body was recovered was recovered Friday after days of searching the Black Warrior River. In a statement BCAAC SAID, " Mr. James was a highly...

A soldier from the Alabama National Guard sent to the District as part of Joint Task Force-D.C. died in a non-duty-related incident in the city earlier this month, officials said.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday that they have arrested two people connected to a series of vehicle burglaries in the Panama City Beach subdivision known as the Oaks. Law enforcement said during the early morning hours on November 18, 18-year-old...

MOBILE, ALABAMA — A 2nd-grade teacher who was recently named Teacher of the Year at an Alabama elementary school has been arrested and fired after a disturbing video allegedly showed her beating her 12-year-old son with a belt, according to investigators. Authorities identified the suspect as Nicole Staples, a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, AL – The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 641 for much of central and western Alabama, effective until 6 PM CST Tuesday. The alert also includes parts of southern Mississippi as...

People who expect to be impacted by the upcoming Medicaid and SNAP cuts delivered Eulogies to bring attention to Alabamians they say could die as a result.

Alabama Power filed a proposal with the Alabama Public Service Commission on November 21 to maintain current electricity rates through 2027. The announcement breaks from typical utility practices and comes after discussions between the company, the commission and the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. Moses Feagin,...

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - An arson investigation has turned into a murder case in Lowndes County after authorities recovered human remains and determined the victim did not die as a result of the blaze. During a news conference Monday morning, Lowndes County investigators said the victim, who they believe...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man has been arrested in connection to a double shooting in Montgomery, according to court records. The incident happened Sept. 23, shortly after 5 p.m. in the 300 block of Kory Drive. Willie McClean, 43, is accused of pulling out a gun and firing several...