A much cooler weekend with scattered showers & storms
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, a mix of sun and clouds with showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon favoring locations closest to the Alabama/Georgia state line. Locations that have rain & storms can expect heavy rain at times. A much cooler day with high temps only in the mid-80s. Tonight, a few...
Publix Must-Have Healthy Foods: Simple, Affordable & Delicious
Hey Publix fans! Today, we’re exploring Publix to uncover must-have healthy foods across proteins, carbs, sweets, drinks, milk, and more. With great deals like buy-one-get-one (BOGO) and a focus on quality, Publix in areas like Georgia/Alabama/Florida, shines as a go-to for wholesome groceries. Let’s dive into the...
Prison Lt. Arrested in Massive Drug and Contraband Bust
Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — An Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant has been arrested and accused of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana as part of a prison contraband ring. Lt. Calvin Bush was taken into custody following a major ADOC investigation into illegal drug and contraband...
Court records: Man arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility using...
ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - A Montgomery man was arrested for attempting to smuggle cell phones and marijuana into the Fountain Correctional Facility, according to court records. Court documents said Jesse Mainor, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29 after he had 29 cell phones and 316 grams of marijuana that he attempted...
Noticeably cooler with scattered downpours
Sunday: Cooler air will move in with highs only in the upper 70s to low 80s, coolest over far eastern Alabama. Some showers and storms will pop up for the afternoon with a nice breeze arriving by the evening hours. Localized flooding is possible with the heavier, slow-moving storms on our Sunday. A Flood Watch […]
Capped Alabama coal ash pond still polluting groundwater 7 years after closure, lawsuit claims
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. GADSDEN — The coal ash lagoon at Alabama Power’s Plant Gadsden was supposed to be a model for how to close ash ponds by covering them...
Northern Alabama families to receive weatherization assistance
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - We just made it through one of the hottest weeks of the year, and if your air conditioning unit was running on high and now needs repairs, you could get some weatherization assistance for free. Depending on your income, some living in Cullman, Lawrence, Marion,...
One Heckuva Hole in the Wall Restaurant in Alabama
Deep in the heart of Alabama, where train tracks slice through the countryside and Southern charm flows like sweet tea, a little restaurant has been serving up more than just comfort food for nearly a century. Irondale Cafe opened in 1928 as Emmett Montgomery’s humble hot dog stand by the...
Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Celebrates One Year in New Location
MONTGOMERY, AL – August 1, 2025 – Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons at its dedicated, full-time location on ... Read more The post Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons Celebrates One Year in New Location appeared...
A legendary artist gifted this eerie statue to Alabama after it was commissioned by...
When visitors step into a courtyard outside the International Arts Center on Troy University’s Montgomery campus, they’ll discover a 13-foot-high statue of a bird that looks as if one eye has been gouged out. It is meant to shock and it does. The creepy yet thought-provoking artwork, created...