Montgomery music legend and longtime Dexter Avenue Organist Althea Thomas dies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery community is mourning the loss of Althea Thomas, a revered musician, educator, composer, and cultural icon whose influence stretched from the city’s churches to classrooms, concert halls, and national institutions. Thomas passed away Friday at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery....
Woman, son accused of stealing $680,000 from water company
The total amount of money allegedly stolen by the Windhams is $680,305.14.
Bill would increase penalties for harassing officials in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some lawmakers in Alabama want to crack down on crimes committed against public officials. This comes after a candidate running for state office was threatened while on the campaign trail. “You’re gonna have people saying things, disagreeing with you, and so forth,” said Christina Woerner...
These North Alabama grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2025
If you need last-minute items on Thanksgiving Day, several grocery stores are open with limited hours. Below is a list of store hours we found for Thursday, including those that are closed. We’ll add to this list as we learn more. Remember, things can change at the last minute...
Mother alleges daughter was placed in isolation room at Elmore County therapeutic school; district...
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Elmore County mother is demanding answers after she says she found her 10-year-old daughter inside a concrete “time-out” room at a district-run therapeutic program. Selena Zeigler says her daughter, Skylar, attends the iCare Program, a placement designed for students with behavioral,...
2 arrested on contraband charges at Ventress Correctional Facility
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two men were arrested Tuesday after attempting to transport contraband inside a correctional facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Larenzo Frazier and Gregory Nevels were both charged with possession of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana, and...
‘Frightful day:’ Undocumented tornado discovered 14 years after April outbreak
The April 15th, 2011 tornado outbreak broke records in Alabama. 12 days later, April 27th would shatter them. It's been 14 years since those weather events, but an additional, undocumented EF-2 tornado has been discovered on April 15th.The tornado ripped through Sumter and Greene County. It may have been more than a...
1 dead, 2 injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. It happened just after midnight Friday in the 4600 block of Mobile Highway. Once officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Kashabe Perkins, Jr. with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. Perkins, Jr. was takento a local hospital where he later...
Arrest in Montgomery murder brings Dothan family a glimpse of closure
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Four months after Valencia Major lost her brother Eric to gun violence in Alabama’s capital, the family says the justice process can begin now that the suspect has been captured and put behind bars. “Well, I feel better that he’s locked up, but I would like the detective to call me […]
Contentious Debate: New Work Requirements Imposed on Alabama SNAP Recipients Following Shutdown
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Alabama SNAP recipients face new work requirements after shutdown. Alabama SNAP recipients face new work requirements after shutdown.

















