Two people arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into Alabama prison
ALABAMA — Two men were arrested Wednesday after authorities say they attempted to smuggle contraband into Ventress Correctional Facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Officials said the incident began around 6:42 a.m. when a Barbour County deputy responded to a call from the Department of Human...
The 6 Train-Themed Restaurants In Alabama That Will Bring Out The Kid In Everyone
Want to find train-themed restaurants in Alabama that spark childhood wonder?. These 6 special places serve great meals and capture railroad magic!. 1. Freight House Restaurant (Hartselle) Picture yourself eating inside a building where trains once ruled the day. That’s what happens when you visit Freight House...
Aniah Blanchard trial enters final stage: closing arguments Tuesday, jury deliberations next
The capital murder trial of 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed is moving toward its final stage after prosecutors rested their case following days of testimony about the disappearance and shooting of 19-year-old Southern Union student Aniah Blanchard. The defense did not call any witnesses.
Prattville Council delays 124 West Main Street naming yet again amid ongoing disagreement
The Prattville City Council met for a work session to review the name suggestions for the outdoor venue at 124 West Main Street on March 17, 2026, before their regular council meeting. The council received a total of 442 emails with name suggestions from the public. According to the city...
Alabama House committee considers bills targeting Mobile, Baldwin county solar farms
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, speaking in the House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee on March 11, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved a bill sponsored by Simpson that would allow the state's coastal counties to regulate solar farms. (Anna...
Chicken chain welcomes new Montgomery location
A new fast-casual chicken restaurant is now open in Montgomery. Huey Magoo's, founded in 2004, has 86 other locations nationwide across 12 states. The brand's newest location in Montgomery is location No. 87. The menu includes tenders made from, as the company puts it, "the best 3 percent of the chicken — the...
Body found in Mulberry Creek in Autauga County, possibly from Chilton County
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for its help to identify a female whose body was found in Mulberry Creek on March 17. At around 3:15 p.m. on March 17, workers for Norfolk Southern Railroad discovered a female body in Mulberry Creek near the Autauga-Dallas County line. Investigators believe...
Multiple schools in Alabama could close this week
ALABAMA — A frost advisory across parts of Alabama could lead to school delays or closures Thursday morning as temperatures drop into the mid-30s, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, with temperatures expected to fall...
Montgomery student wins prize in C-SPAN’s national documentary competition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - C-SPAN honored Booker T. Washington Magnet High School 10th grader Carson French for a documentary he produced as part of a project to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. C-SPAN challenged middle and high schoolers across the country to examine how the Declaration of Independence is still...
These 6 Wonderfully Weird Alabama Restaurants Will Completely Change Your Dining Experience
Looking for wonderfully weird restaurants in Alabama?. These 6 unique dining spots offer amazing food and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Roadkill Cafe (Elberta) Don’t worry, they’re not actually serving roadkill. But the name sure gets your attention, doesn’t it?. This place has one of the funniest restaurant names...
