Montgomery AL

Last month, a judge in Alabama slapped a temporary restraining order on the Alabama High School Athletic Association, barring it from excluding students who participate in the state’s private school choice program. The AHSAA had tried to block nearly 25,000 students from playing sports — that’s how many children...

Alabama officials have announced the launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network, a $16 million public–private initiative aimed at bringing tech training and broadband access to rural communities. The project, led by Ed Farm with support from Apple and Alabama Power, will create a statewide network of “learning...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A fourth person is charged in this month’s mass shooting in Montgomery, police announced Friday. 21-year-old Kemontae Hood faces one count of capital murder, nine counts of first degree assault, and three counts of second degree assault in connection with a shooting that left two dead and 12...

A judge this week dismissed a misdemeanor charge against a small town court worker caught on video brandishing a gun outside city hall after a clash with a resident. Tanilya Jackson, the court magistrate in Tarrant, was charged in April with possession of a having firearm inside a public building, a violation of...

Alabama’s buffet scene is a celebration of Southern hospitality and comfort food at its finest. From golden fried catfish to slow-smoked ribs and country-style sides that taste straight out of Grandma’s kitchen, these spots prove the South still knows how to do it right. Whether you’re craving soul food, barbecue, or...

The national chicken restaurant chain “Dave’s Hot Chicken” has opened at EastChase in Montgomery. The restaurant is in the former BurgerFi location between Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse. Franchisee and COO Deryl Pangelinan says it means the world to them to open in Montgomery because they’ve been...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery firefighters are working to determine what sparked a fire at a warehouse on Wednesday. Engines were called to the 4400 block of Selma Highway around 5:30 p.m. The fire was at CS ENG building, which is right across from the Montgomery Regional Airport. Fire officials...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A crash is causing delays Thursday morning on Interstate 85 northbound in Montgomery, according to ALGO Traffic. It happened near Exit 1 at Union/Court Street, near downtown Montgomery. ALGO says the crash is blocking the middle lane, left lane, and left shoulder, and asks drivers to use...

As cleanup gets underway following the 71st annual Alabama National Fair, organizers say it was another successful year. Billed as “The 11 Best Days of Fall,” The fair ran from October 3 through October 13, which special themed days, rides, competitions and concerts, including legendary country music artist Lee...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - What started as a simple trial class in second grade has turned into a life-changing passion for one Montgomery teen. Emanuel Wood, a senior at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and dancer at the Alabama Dance Theatre, says his love for dance began when one of his teachers noticed...