AFGE endorses slate of candidates in Alabama’s midterm elections
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (top left), Ron Sparks (top right), Andrew Sneed (bottom left), and U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (bottom right). The American Federation of Government Employees, AFGE, the largest federal employee union in the U.S., recently announced its endorsement of four candidates running for office in Alabama
Gov. Ivey introduces another CHOOSE Act family
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Bells, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account, ESA, program. Parents Cameron and Tara Bell have four children: Mary Whit (11) in 5th grade, Shep (10) in 4th grade, Kyng (8) in 2nd grade and Majori “Maj” (6) in kindergarten. Maj is curr
Recent Huntingdon College graduate killed in Lee County crash
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A 2026 graduate of Huntingdon College in Montgomery has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Lee County. Alabama State Troopers say 21-year-old Aidan Doss was driving the truck, which left the road and hit a tree. Investigators say he wasn’t using a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the s
Laura Clark op-ed: Alabama needs a proven warrior, not a career politician
America is living through an era unlike any in modern history. We are witnessing rapid advances in artificial intelligence that are reshaping society faster than most can comprehend. We see declassified military footage raising profound questions about our universe, while at the same time our culture often seems to blu
‘There’s a lot of us, and we’re sick’: Georgia residents say officials hid severe...
Residents said the delay may have left them exposed for decades.
50,000 people drop from Alabama’s SNAP rolls: ‘Children and seniors are the ones who...
Nearly 50,0000 Alabamians are no longer enrolled in SNAP as changes to the federal food assistance program begin to take effect. The decline is compared to January 2025, according to a recent report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. “We are on track to lose up to 100,000...
Man who kidnapped college student from gas station, murdered her in random act of...
An Alabama man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he kidnapped a 19-year-old woman from a gas station, murdered her and left her body behind in the woods. The post Man who kidnapped college student from gas station, murdered her in random act of violence and dumped body in woods is headed to prison fore
Severe storms to drench Gulf Coast, Southeast with potential for damaging winds, large hail...
A final round of severe storms will drench parts of the Gulf and Southeast Coasts Monday, bringing a renewed flash flood threat for the Interstate 10 corridor after severe weather lashed the entire region over the weekend.
North Alabama gas prices as of May 11: How Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence compare...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.52 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $5.00 and premium prices reaching $5.37, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.52 | $4.46. Mid-Grade: $5.00 | $4.94. Premium:...
Montgomery firetruck overturns near East South Boulevard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Crews are on the scene of an overturned firetruck in Montgomery. Montgomery Fire/Rescue confirms one of its trucks overturned Saturday night in the area of East South Boulevard. An MFR spokesperson confirms to WSFA 12 News there were no injuries to any of its firefighters or...

















