They’re Here! North Alabama Deals With Asian Wooly Aphid Bug
Picture this: a gentle breeze interrupted by what looks like a snowstorm, but it’s not winter — it’s a swarm of tiny invaders.
10 Small Towns In Alabama Where You Can Live Comfortably On Just Social Security
Want to find small towns in Alabama where your Social Security check goes far?. These 10 wonderful places offer affordable living and great value!. Eufaula perches on the Chattahoochee River like a retirement dream that actually fits your budget. This historic town understands that fixed incomes need fixed low prices.
Alabama fugitive captured in G’stadt
GLUCKSTADT — A Canton man was arrested last weekend on the interstate on a warrant issued out of Alabama. The man, Arzelius Ramon Hart, 31, of Canton, was arrested on a warrant out of Cullman County, Alabama, for theft of property, GPD Chief Barry Hale said. On Saturday, Oct....
K-9 units from three states go head-to-head for competition in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. For law enforcement, those friends can lend a paw in moments when every second counts. In an event hosted by the Alabama Department of Corrections, K-9 teams from Alabama, Florida and Georgia are competing to sniff out hidden substances like...
Man charged with assaulting Montgomery police officer
It’s BYOB at Montgomery Whitewater this weekend, and this week the park serves as the official basecamp for the Great Alabama 650 Paddle Race. Build Your Own Boat competition happening Sunday at Montgomery Whitewater. Updated: 6 hours ago. The competition is meant to be a celebration of creativity, teamwork...
State Farm hit with lawsuit as policyholders claim AI-driven discrimination
State Farm faces a federal lawsuit alleging the use of discriminatory algorithms and unfair claims practices that allegedly targeted elderly, disabled Black homeowners in Alabama. A newly filed complaint in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama details sweeping allegations against the...
MCSO cancels annual Halloween Spooktacular
Officials with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office say they are having to cancel this year’s Halloween Spooktacular at Garrett Coliseum. The annual event, which has been going on for nearly 20 years, provides a safe environment for kids in the area to enjoy trick or treating. MCSO says...
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 shooting prompts Britt to ask AG Bondi about countering crime
WASHINGTON — During a Senate oversight hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt called Saturday’s downtown Montgomery shooting “horrific” and asked what can be done to combat violent crime. On Tuesday, Montgomery Police said no arrests have been made in the shooting...
Montgomery ministers come together in wake of mass shooting
The Montgomery Metro Ministers Union is addressing the mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 others injured, some seriously. Members are appealing to the community to end the violence that has plagued the city in recent days. There are 43 pastors in the group and they say they are heartbroken about the mass...
