First Alert: Less heat and more rain to start your weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - We ended the month of July on a very hot note. Temperatures above average with lots of heat and humidity. As we head into the second day of the new month things will be changing. A higher chance for scattered showers and storms are upon us, making for a fairly wet weekend. But good news, the...
Fate of an Alabama natural gas pipeline appears up in the air
Mississippians have until Tuesday to intervene in a proposal for a natural gas pipeline that would span nearly the full width of the state. The pipeline, called the “Mississippi Crossing Project,” would start in Greenville, cross through Humphreys, Holmes, Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Lauderdale and Clarke...
Alabama Launches No-Fee, No-Essay College Admissions
(WDNews) — Starting this fall, Alabama high school seniors can receive college admissions offers without filling out traditional applications, writing essays, or paying application fees. Governor Kay Ivey announced the launch of “Alabama Goes to College: Direct Admissions” on Thursday. The statewide initiative is...
New Alabama initiative makes college applications free for seniors
Alabama has introduced a new initiative that allows students to apply to colleges for free, simplifying the process similar to creating a social media profile.
Mother claims she put her baby to bed and then something happened, saying she...
Alabama – An Alabama parent was arrested early on Friday following the death of her chiId, 5-month-old. The 35-year-old woman, M. Tornton, was initially charged with aggravated chiId abuse after deputies from the Sheriff’s Office found her 5-month-old chiId severeIy beaten at their residence in Alabama. The charge...
3 Alabama Buffets That Let You Down & 3 That Bring Real Southern Comfort
Y’all, I’ve spent years roaming Alabama’s highways and backroads in search of the best all-you-can-eat experiences. There’s something magical about a good Southern buffet that warms the soul as much as the stomach. But not all buffet restaurants are created equal in the Heart of Dixie.
Southeast faces flood threat as tropical development monitored in two areas of the Atlantic
A powerful cold front is making itself at home in the Deep South and Southeast for the next week, and it's brought a forecast full of rainy days and an increasing risk of flooding along for the ride. And now there's a chance it could add in some tropical development for good measure.
Metal band cancels Alabama show after death of rock legend: ‘Need time and space...
Pantera fans won’t be able to hear their favorite metal band perform live this summer in Alabama. The iconic group — famed for its heavy sound, power grooves and a string of pioneering albums in the ‘90s — canceled its Sept. 8 show at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham after the death of Ozzy Osbourne.
Active shooter training exercise held in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and CrimeStoppers have held their active shooter training exercise in Ramer. Today’s exercise was part of a three-day critical incident response training session for Montgomery Public Schools and other regional partners. This initiative is a collaboration between ASU’s...
Two former high school teammates are gearing up for breakout years at Alabama
Qua Russaw and James Smith went from teammates in high school to teammates at Alabama. Now, both look to be in line for breakouts in year three.