Alabama cancer researcher: How federal funding gives us a fighting chance: op-ed
I decided to become a scientist the day my childhood friend, Evan, died from cancer. I had known Evan practically my entire life. Our moms were friends and both teachers at the same public school, and we lived only a few minutes away from each other. We grew up together in Bessemer doing all kinds of nerdy kid things...
The Real Reason People Think All Claire’s Stores Are Closing
Claire's has filed for bankruptcy again but that does not mean that all Claire's stores are closing. Here are the locations affected by the bankruptcy.
10 cities Americans are flocking to in 2025…and one is in Alabama
Smaller to mid-sized cities continue to attract Americans in 2025, according to a new report from moveBuddha.,. Based on search data from their Moving Cost Calculator, moveBuddha identified the top cities in each state that people are likely to move to this year. The 2023 American Community Survey revealed that...
PHOTOS: Alabama heads back to school for 2025-26
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The bell is ringing across central and south Alabama, and we’re excited to see your photos of the kiddos heading back to school!. If you’ve submitted your pics, you’ll find them below. Haven’t shared yet? Now’s the time! Upload below or at wsfa.com/submit.
Governor Ivey, Nick & Terry Saban, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox Break Ground for Saban...
Governor Kay Ivey stepped into the sunshine Wednesday, August 6, 2025, to help break ground on an idea that’s felt like a dream for a good while. The Saban Center, the new “STEM Hub of Alabama,” is now officially underway in the heart of Tuscaloosa’s River District, not far from the amphitheater and the riverbank.
Stolen vehicle chase ends in Montgomery crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a chase from Prattville to Montgomery ended with the suspect crashing. Details are limited, but a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the pursuit involved a stolen vehicle out of Prattville. The suspect, whose name has not...
Study: Alabama Ranks High in Disadvantaged Children
Probably to the surprise of few, Alabama, as one of the poorest states, is home to large numbers of disadvantaged children. Our state ranks 11th worst overall in child welfare according to a study released by the personal-finance website WalletHub. While Alabama has improved in recent years, the state still...
Janet Hall inducted into Alabama Broadcaster Association Hall of Fame
Woman detained by ICE after Leeds traffic stop now in Louisiana. Jefferson County Schools begin 2025-26 school year. Jefferson County Schools begin 2025-26 school year. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Explorer Program. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Explorer Program.
Meridian Man Found Guilty of Trafficking 167 Pounds of Drugs, Running Pill Operation from...
Meridian, MS – A Meridian man has been found guilty of operating a massive drug trafficking operation out of his home, distributing counterfeit pills laced with deadly substances like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into communities in Mississippi and Alabama. 167 Pounds of Drugs Seized from Home. According to...
Some things don’t wash off
Bill Bumgarner is a retired former health care executive from northwest Iowa who worked. in hospital management for 41 years, mostly in the state of Iowa. Sometime back in the 1990s I watched an interview with George Wallace, the four-term former governor of Alabama and a four-time presidential candidate. He...