Reward increased for information in 2019 Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The reward for information in the 2019 cold case homicide of Laquanda Parker is being increased. CrimeStoppers 215-STOP originally offered a $1,000 reward but is increasing it to $5,000 for information that leads to the location and arrested of a suspect in this case. On the...
Heavy rain and storms Tuesday and Wednesday with a low-end flood threat
Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy with lingering showers. Lows will be in the lower to mid-70s. Tuesday will be a wet day with a risk of some flooding. A trough of low pressure and an upper-level low will move north across the state, bringing in deep tropical moisture. These systems will trigger scattered to […]
Gas prices fall slightly since last week
Gas prices declined slightly during the past week nationwide. Last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.14 last Monday and only fell to $3.13 nationwide this Monday. In Alabama, the average price rose slightly with Monday’s average price of $2.78 per gallon, up a penny...
Deadly crash near East Glacier claims life of Alabama motorcyclist
The motorcycle was traveling east when it overturned and slid into the westbound lane, eventually coming to rest on the sidewalk.
University of Alabama attorneys claim minority-focused spaces could be ‘unlawful segregation’
A sign for the University of Alabama on University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa, AL Saturday August 24, 2024. (Will McLelland/Alabama Reflector) Attorneys representing the University of Alabama (UA) system in a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s 2024 state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and...
First Alert Weather: Scattered t-showers returning this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday!. It was initially a sunny start to the morning, but cloud cover has been increasing from east to west during the mid and late morning hours. Temperatures remain cooler in east Alabama versus west Alabama late this morning. It is all thanks to a weak and broad area of low...
Bill would ban vaping in most public places across Alabama
A new bill recently filed in the Alabama Senate aims to remove vaping from the public square.
Alabama schools enforce new cell phone ban, sparking changes in classrooms
GADSDEN, Ala. — As the new school year begins, Alabama's statewide cell phone ban is being enforced in classrooms, and educators are observing its impact. At Gadsden High School, Principal Joel Gulledge reported that only a handful of students have been caught with cell phones since the policy took effect.
Understanding the Legal Landscape of Pocket Knives in Alabama
Pocket knives are legal to own and generally legal to carry—both openly and concealed—for most adults in Alabama, but certain restrictions, especially regarding local laws, intent, and location, must be understood and observed. Under Alabama state law, nearly all types of knives, including folding knives (pocket...
Plenty time to get STAR ID
If you do NOT plan to fly in the immediate future, you still have plenty of time to get a STAR ID from an ALEA Examining Office. STAR IDs are issued originally to qualified individuals ONLY at Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License exam offices (Pelham, Columbiana & 280 in Shelby County). All County operated...
