Montgomery AL

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Gulf Coast family remains stranded at a vacation resort in Mexico following the escalation of violence that erupted in the wake of El Mencho’s killing. To protect their safety and well-being, their identities are being kept strictly anonymous. The family has confirmed they are...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Marcus Cobbs is set to become the first person to face trial under Alabama’s gang enhancement law, with jury selection underway Monday in a Mobile courtroom. Cobbs was arrested in November 2024 and faces charges of marijuana trafficking and criminal enterprise. Alabama’s 2023 gang statute...

1. Wendy’s: "Project Fresh" Targets Older Alabama Units. Wendy’s is aggressively executing its "Project Fresh" initiative, which involves shuttering up to 358 restaurants nationwide during the first half of 2026. Alabama, which hosts a significant number of the brand's roughly 6,000 U.S. locations, is expected to see...

An unorthodox country star is returning to an Alabama venue where he had to contend with lightning during a previous visit. Jelly Roll announced dates for a “Little Ass Shed Tour” Monday. Among the 11 dates is stop at the Wharf Amphitheater in June. That makes him part of a growing spring-summer lineup at the venue,...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Senate last week passed Senate Bill 209, legislation that would require public schools to teach “sexual risk avoidance” to students. The bill prohibits classes from providing information about contraceptive materials or teaching students how to access contraception. Under the...

Conshohocken, Pa. — IKEA U.S. will open its newest location in Huntsville, Ala., on Feb. 25, 2026, marking its first location in the state of Alabama. “As we expand our presence in the U.S., we’re excited to introduce the IKEA experience to North Alabama, marking our very first location in the state,” says Rob Olson,...

Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit property tax increases for adults 65 and older in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties.

The 2026 edition of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list highlights companies that are excelling in employee satisfaction, work environment, benefits and career advancement. This year, five Alabama-based companies earned a spot on the prestigious list, showcasing the state’s growing role in providing...

ALABAMA — After a chilly start to the week, a dramatic warm-up is expected to push temperatures close to 70 degrees by Thursday, setting the stage for a round of heavy rain and gusty storms across much of the state. Forecast models show a strong cold front sweeping into...

The one-day conference aimed to equip young adults with practical tools and principles to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact for transformation.