Second-alarm fire reported at office building in East Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - There’s an office building on fire across from Sturbridge on Vaughn. Montgomery Fire & Rescue is battling a second-alarm fire at an office building on Vaughn Road near Sturbridge. Officials say there are several businesses nearby. WSFA has a crew on the way to the...
Neighbor’s Cat in Your Yard: What Alabama Law Actually Allows
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Manja Vitolic on Unsplash A neighbor’s cat wandering into your yard might seem like a minor annoyance, but when it becomes a repeated pattern — digging up gardens, threatening your pets, or leaving messes on your porch — you may start asking some serious legal questions. What rights do you actually have...
Multiple schools in Alabama to close this month
ALABAMA — A review of available 2025-26 Alabama public school calendars shows many districts across the state are scheduled to finish classes during May 2026, with several ending before Memorial Day. Among the earliest May ending dates found was May 20, 2026, listed by Montgomery Public Schools as the final day for students. The district […] The post Multiple schools in Alabama to close this...
Students across Elmore County celebrated during 2026 CTE Awards Banquet
Students, educators, families and community leaders gathered Thursday night at the Wetumpka Civic Center for the 12th Annual Elmore County Career and Technical Education Awards Banquet, celebrating student achievement across dozens of career pathways throughout the county. Hosted by the Elmore County Career and Technical Center, the event honored standout...
Data center expert and Lowndes County resident outlines issues with projects coming to the...
Data center proposals are surfacing across the Black Belt, from Lowndes County to Hale and Marengo counties, and the debate has quickly become one of the most divisive local issues in years. Residents are overwhelmingly opposed. Many county commissioners and city council members are strongly in favor. Into that divide...
Chappy’s Deli pays tribute following death of longtime ‘brand ambassador’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Chappy’s Deli in Montgomery is paying tribute to one of its most beloved employees. Jacob Tribble, a man with special needs, spent the last 18 years working at Chappy’s Peppertree location, serving as the deli’s “brand ambassador.”. His role was to make...
The Legendary Tomato Pie At This Alabama Cafe Has A Cult Following
Some places earn their reputation one plate at a time, and this small mountain cafe atop Lookout Mountain is exactly that kind of place. Perched in a quiet, charming town, it has built a loyal following that stretches far beyond the surrounding region and even across state lines. People drive...
Suspect charged in April 11 Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect is under arrest in connection to an April 11 murder investigation, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Kimayactha Watson, 40, was identified as a suspect in the homicide of 35-year-old Montgomery resident Andre Smith. Watson was arrested on Friday and is now being held...
Montgomery district fire chief marks 40 years of service
It's been 40 years since Craig Flynn stepped off a bus, walked into City Hall, and walked out with a job.
Two Arrested After High-Speed Chase Crosses State Lines into Alabama
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Two people are facing multiple charges after a high-speed police chase that began in DeKalb County, Alabama, crossed into Georgia before ending back in Alabama. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Monday, April 9, around 7:40 p.m., when a deputy spotted...

















