Montgomery AL

Hiking in Alabama is often rewarded with breathtaking vistas, whether you’ve reached the top of a mountain peak, are admiring a waterfall, or gazing out over the water. The state’s terrain is as beautiful as it is varied, and one of my favorite parts about exploring Alabama is discovering something truly unexpected....

Alabama public schools are experiencing the steepest enrollment decline in 40 years, impacting funding and student tracking.

All was sweetness and light Monday morning at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for Mobile’s wider, deeper ship channel – at least until U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures took his turn at the podium. An impressive array of local, state and national elected officials past and present were on hand, not...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Thousands of federal workers across Alabama are furloughed or working without pay as the Government Shutdown continues into another week. However, one non-profit is working to ensure no one goes hungry. OneGenerationAway, a Franklin, Tennessee-based nonprofit, is ramping up its efforts...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) — The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has ruled the death of Illinois lineman John Combs a suicide. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family of lineman who died following Helene recovery efforts grasping for answers. Combs died on October 4, 2024 after being hit by a train in Montgomery,...

Want to discover overlooked towns in Alabama that steal your heart?. These 10 hidden gems offer charm and affordability!. Welcome to Scottsboro, where your biggest worry might be choosing which lakeside bench to claim as your favorite. This Tennessee Valley treasure sits pretty beside Lake Guntersville, serving up...

A perennial Montgomery restaurant is changing ownership for the first time in a century. Chris’s Famous Hotdogs, a downtown staple since 1917, is changing hands with Angia Katechis turning over the keys to new owners, the business announced on social media today and confirmed by WSFA 12 in Montgomery.

Alabama is home to some seriously delicious barbecue, and one legendary spot has been perfecting its rib game for decades. Dreamland BBQ has earned a reputation for serving ribs so tender and flavorful that they’ve become the stuff of Southern food legend. What makes their ribs stand out from...

In Alabama, where barbecue traditions run deep, Dreamland Bar-B-Que stands out for more than its smoky ribs and tangy sauce. This beloved restaurant, founded in Tuscaloosa in 1958 by John “Big Daddy” Bishop, has become a Southern institution. While many come for the hickory-smoked meats, it’s the rich, creamy banana...

A frozen jail inmate, 25 indictments and an Alabama sheriff still standing. The cell where Tony Mitchell died of hypothermia and sepsis in 2023 sits empty now, but for a few spare mattresses strewn on the floor inside the Walker County Jail. The cells surrounding the one where Mitchell died...