New law streamlines food truck inspections across Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new Alabama law taking effect July 2 will allow food truck operators to use a single statewide health and fire inspection certification instead of scheduling duplicate inspections each time they move to a new city. The law, signed in April, is designed to reduce the...
Alabama Showcases State History and Innovation at Great American State Fair
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabama is participating in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. According to the governor’s office, the Great American State Fair highlights the people, landscapes and tra
Montgomery man arrested after meth, stolen gun found in raid
A Montgomery man was arrested and charged on Friday with receiving stolen property and having a controlled substance, according to law enforcement. Jeremy Beamon, Sr. was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Friday after the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) executed a warrant at 8
Sunrise Power Alliance addresses community concerns during Lowndes County meeting after online backlash
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A company hoping to bring renewable energy opportunities to Lowndes County spent Saturday trying to answer questions from residents after facing criticism and confusion on social media. Sunrise Power Alliance hosted a community meeting at the Collirene Volunteer Fire Department, inviting r
11 Alabama College Campuses So Beautiful You’ll Want To Explore Them On Foot
Not every college campus earns a second look. But some of them stop you completely. You notice the architecture first, then the trees, then the way the whole place feels like it was designed for something more than just getting a degree. Alabama has campuses like that, and they deserve far more attention than they typi
10 Underappreciated State Parks In Alabama You’ll Absolutely Love
Looking for underappreciated state parks in Alabama worth visiting?. These 10 state parks offer stunning natural beauty and fun outdoor adventures!. 1. Frank Jackson State Park (Opp) Frank Jackson State Park is one of those places that makes you wonder why you ever paid for a fancy vacation. Tucked away...
Restoring Alabama: Meet the couple bringing the Black Belt prairie back to life
Before discussing prescribed burns, cedar removal, or conservation funding, Jessica and Hunter Vick began our conversation with a burst of excitement—they had just read hopeful news about butterflies. The husband-and-wife team behind Land Revival LLC had just seen a report showing the eastern monarch butterfly populati
$7,000 CHOOSE Act savings accounts launch July 1: What Alabama families should know
Funding for CHOOSE Act education savings accounts will be available July 1, with refundable income tax credits helping approved families pay for their children’s K-12 education for the 2026-27 school year. The savings accounts are administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Parents can use funds to pay for...
Dangerous Dog Declaration in Alabama: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alabama has one of the clearest state-level frameworks in the country for handling dogs that injure people. Known as the Dangerous Dog Procedure Act — commonly called Emily’s Law — it lays out a formal legal process to classify a dog as “dange
1 dead, another injured in Saturday night Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One person is dead and other is injured after a shooting Saturday night, Montgomery police are confirming. Police responded to the 1500 block of Westcott Street at 7:52 p.m. on reports of a person having been shot. That’s near West Fairview Avenue. On scene, they...

















