Montgomery AL

Alabama is on track to dramatically expand school choice options. The state started sending families vouchers for private and home school expenses in 2025, and by 2027 plans to send $250 million for vouchers to families of any income level. That will make the state among 18 others with a...

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - A Deatsville woman has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence following a deadly two-vehicle crash. Mysti Shamblin, 39, was taken into custody Tuesday after warrants were issued in connection with the January 18 crash that claimed the life of Victoria...

UNITED STATES — A fresh surge of Arctic air is pushing into the Southeast this weekend, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and a low-impact but unusually fluffy snow potential focused mainly on the Carolinas, while much of the Deep South deals with bitter cold rather than snow. Forecast...

A bill to give local police and sheriffs a chance to have more involvement in immigration enforcement advanced Wednesday in the Alabama State House. The bill by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to enter agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice, Homeland...

While snow is currently not in the Alabama coastal forecast, frigid and freezing temperatures are expected to start Friday evening. The National Weather Service in Mobile has declared an "Extreme Cold Watch" and does not forecast a low temp above 32° until Monday. The agency has also posted "Bitter Cold Temperatures...

What the sudden closures reveal about the brand’s future. Whataburger has long been a staple for fast-food fans across the South, but recent changes have sparked new questions about where the brand is headed next. Several locations have closed, with the company describing the move as part of a...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of Central Alabama, as a renewed surge of Arctic air is expected to bring dangerously cold wind chills late Saturday into Sunday. According to the National...

A rare Alabama fish could soon gain federal protection as habitat loss, pollution, and rising temperatures push the stippled studfish closer to extinction.

Tucked between the rolling foothills of the Appalachians and the winding Coosa River, Gadsden, Alabama stands as a testament to what affordable living actually looks like in America today. While inflation squeezes budgets across the country, this northeastern Alabama gem offers a financial reprieve that doesn’t...

Alabama’s restaurant scene is poised for another growth spurt in 2026, as national chains and regional operators line up new locations across the state. From expanding suburbs outside Birmingham to fast-growing North Alabama cities, the upcoming openings point to a dining economy that’s becoming both more competitive...