What Was Alabama Known As Before Becoming a State?
Alabama's Pre-Statehood Identity: A Territory of Transformation. The Mississippi Territory: In the late 18th century, the land that would eventually become Alabama was part of the vast Mississippi Territory. This sprawling territory, created in 1798, encompassed present-day Alabama and Mississippi. It was a frontier...
Alabama public schools expected to see significant enrollment drop
Alabama’s public school enrollment could see its largest decline in 40 years, Alabama State Schools Superintendent Eric Mackey told members of the Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday. Enrollment in the state’s K-12 schools in the 2024-25 school year was 729,242, a slight increase over 2023-24. The...
Rabies vaccine air drop planned for parts of Alabama
The USDA is set to launch its annual oral rabies vaccine distribution in Alabama, targeting wildlife in a bid to combat rabies. Starting October 10, the initiative will cover parts of Autauga, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Coosa, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, St. Clair, Shelby, and Talladega...
Domestic violence survivor escapes abuse, builds new life with local support
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Valerian Fletcher shared her powerful story of overcoming a lifetime of abuse. Her journey began with witnessing her mother's struggles as she endured years of abuse. She says eventually her mother's battles became her own as she was later harmed by her mother's...
Minors’ curfew in Montgomery could expand city-wide
In the wake of this weekend's mass shooting, Montgomery city leaders are reconsidering a curfew plan initially implemented earlier this year. They are now exploring the possibility of expanding it across the entire city. The original curfew, passed by the city council in July, aimed to keep minors safe in...
Sam Green pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud
Former Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green pleaded guilty to four-of-13 counts he was indicted on in federal court in Montgomery on Wednesday. Green, 50, appeared in court at the Frank M. Johnson Jr. U.S. Courthouse Complex in Montgomery on Wednesday. Green pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and...
VERIFY: Yes, you can open carry a gun in Publix stores in Alabama, just...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Publix's policy on the open carry of guns in its Florida stores has gone viral this week. Our sister station, 11Alive, in Atlanta confirmed that the same policy applies in Georgia as well. Some businesses that operate in states with open carry laws like Alabama, ask...
West Alabama Lawmakers Pre-file Bill To Ban Weather Manipulation
If a bill pre-filed in the upcoming legislative session passes, Alabama will join Florida and Tennessee as the only states that have approved bills banning any type of artificial manipulation of the weather.
Montgomery Sees Multiple Cancellations After Mass Shooting
In the days since a mass shooting left two people dead and a dozen others wounded, the City of Montgomery has been thrust into mourning and controversy. Late Saturday night, gunfire erupted in the downtown entertainment district near Commerce and Bibb streets, where hundreds had gathered to enjoy the weekend....
Birmingham’s Huffman Middle Opens Alabama’s First In-School Grocery Store
Birmingham’s Huffman Middle School on Wednesday became the first school in the state of Alabama to open an in-school grocery store making sure students and families don’t go without food. For those like Brenda Craig, who has two grandchildren attending the school, the grocery store is welcomed. “I’ve...
