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Black bear spotted near Montgomery school now believed east of Wetumpka
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A black bear seen Friday near Forest Avenue Magnet school is now believed to have traveled east of Wetumpka, according to state wildlife officials. Viewer video shows the bear taking a brief dip in a residential pool before returning to the woods. The home is...
Heavy rainfall could cause localized flooding tomorrow for north Alabama
Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Monday Evening Weather Forecast 7.13.26. Another soggy day is expected tomorrow, followed by a slight decrease in rain chances for the rest of the week.
Study: Alabama counties that raised criminal fines also saw jail populations increase
A study released earlier this month found that Alabama counties that increased criminal fines and fees also saw increases in their jail populations. The study, published by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), found that for every additional $100 a county assessed in cumulative criminal court fees, a
Speak now or sit in traffic later: ALDOT seeking public input
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting North Alabama residents to help shape the state’s transportation priorities through 2050 during a public meeting next week in Huntsville. ALDOT’s North Region […] The post Speak now or sit in traffic later: ALDOT seeking public input appeared first on 256 Today .
Alabama’s Tax-free Weekend Starts Friday At Midnight And Runs Through Sunday
Alabama's 21st annual school supply tax holiday runs this weekend only, covering clothing, computers, books, and supplies with no state or local sales tax at checkout.
Alabama Remains One Of Eight States Still Taxing Groceries After Moratorium Expires
Alabama shoppers are paying grocery taxes again after a two-month break wrapped up July 1st. The state is one of only eight in the country that still taxes food at the register.
Alabama Bicentennial Wagon Train sparks love story still going strong 50 years later
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In 1976, as the country marked America’s 200th birthday, a coast-to-coast Bicentennial Wagon Train journey rolled through communities nationwide — including Alabama — before all wagon trains ultimately converged in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania on July 4. For one Alabama couple, the celebration b
Can You Own a Monkey in Alabama? What the Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alabama sits in a legally gray zone when it comes to monkey ownership — and that gray zone has gotten more people into trouble than they expected. The state’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect, regulating
Reward increased to $7K in 2023 Montgomery homicide investigation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery authorities are offering a reward of up to $7,000 for any information that could help them solve a 2023 homicide case. Police say on Feb. 11, 2023, 52-year-old Yvette Carter was shot and killed in her home while sleeping. Police were called to the area...
