Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast Could See Rare ‘Gulf Effect Snow’...
UNITED STATES — A rare winter weather setup is drawing attention across the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Gulf Coast, where an intense surge of Arctic air could briefly create conditions favorable for a phenomenon known as “Gulf Effect Snow.”. Meteorologists say the pattern unfolding this...
House passes bill authorizing optional digital driver’s licenses
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation that would allow residents to obtain a digital version of their driver’s license or state-issued identification card, marking a step toward modernizing how identification can be accessed and displayed. HB1, carried by Rep. Ontario Tillman,...
‘Cruel and inhumane’ English-only driver’s license bill gets backlash in Alabama House
A bill that would require Alabama driver’s license exams to be administered exclusively in English has been carried over to next week by the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. In its meeting Wednesday, several members of the committee questioned the intent and impact of HB88, sponsored...
Doomsday Clock hits record, nears midnight. What it means for Alabama
The world is closer to catastrophe than it has ever been, at least according to the scientists who maintain the Doomsday Clock. This year, the symbolic clock was set to 85 seconds to midnight, marking the closest point to “doomsday” since the clock was created nearly 8 decades ago. The change reflects growing...
Multiple schools in Alabama announce closures for Thursday
ALABAMA — As dangerous icy roads and lingering winter weather effects continue following recent cold and wintry conditions across Alabama, at least some school systems have announced adjusted schedules for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Decisions by local districts focus on travel safety for students and staff amid...
Brief Warm-Up Today Before Arctic Cold and Possible Snow Move In
TEMPORARY WARM-UP: Temperatures early this morning are generally in the 25-32 degree range across Alabama expect a mostly sunny sky today with a high between 44 and 52 degrees this afternoon. Dry weather continues tomorrow with similar temperatures. FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: The sky becomes mostly cloudy Friday as...
1 dead after Monday Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A homicide investigation is underway after a Monday evening shooting in Montgomery, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD and Fire Medics responded shortly before 7:45 p.m. to the area of East Sixth Street near West Street on reports someone shot. Earnest Stone, 67, of...
Montgomery chase suspect accused of stealing phone, dog in home burglary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The suspect in the burglary of a Montgomery home, in which a woman’s dog and some electronic devices were stolen, is under arrest after a police chase, according to court documents. Jordan Conway, 32, is charged with two counts of attempting to elude an officer...
Montgomery police searching for robbery suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a suspect in a business robbery. Police say the robbery happened at a business in the 4000 block of Troy Highway at around 5PM on Thursday, January 15. That location is near the Virginia Loop Road intersection. They say the suspect is between 6′...
Montgomery police investigate two homicides within about 48 hours
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating two homicides which occurred within about 48 hours of each other. The following information was provided by Lt. Ernestina McGriff, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department: On Saturday, Jan. 24, at about 3:25 a.m., police and fire medics went to the area of...
