Dangerous cold in Alabama: How to avoid ‘auxiliary mode’ heating costs, when to use...
Dangerous cold weather has hit Alabama, with temperatures expected to be below freezing until at least Tuesday afternoon. Wind chills will be in the teens and single digits and ice, particularly hard-to-spot black ice, creating traffic issues. The frigid temperatures can put a strain on the power supply and,...
The Tastiest Restaurants Along The Gulf Shoreline Serve Coastal Flavors And Southern Hospitality
The Gulf Coast, which encompasses part of Southern Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, is known first and foremost for its white sand beaches, palm trees, and resort communities. During the winter and spring months, visitors from up North make the trek down south for the chance to sip margaritas...
Family of hit-and-run victim searching for answers
A Montgomery family is asking for answers — and help — more than seven months after a hit-and-run left their loved one critically injured and ultimately took his life.
Prattville teen takes leap of faith onto “American Idol” stage
Elaina (Lainey Grace) Lind, a 16-year-old native of Prattville, Alabama, recently auditioned for “American Idol,” transforming a lifelong passion for music into a national opportunity fueled by the support of her family, friends, and faith. After encouragement from her older sister, Maggie Jane Lind, who has been...
Ivey Declares Emergency For 22 Alabama Counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – (WDNews) Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for counties across Alabama ahead of an expected winter weather system that could bring icy and hazardous conditions. The governor said the declaration is meant to help the state prepare for potentially...
Former Alabama police chief must give up properties over COVID relief fraud
A former Alabama police chief has been ordered to forfeit several properties connected to a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal pandemic assistance funds, but he will avoid prison. Samuel Cornelius Green, the former Brundidge police chief, in October pleaded guilty to illegally receiving funds through the U.S....
Medical cannabis license being withheld due to legal appeal
Work is beginning on businesses that intend to sell medical cannabis in Alabama, but a Birmingham-based company is still waiting due to a legal issue.
Alabama Weather Alert: More Snow? Risk Rising along I-65 into the Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Portions of Alabama are now included in a low-end but increasing winter storm risk, as forecasters track a developing system that could bring snow or wintry precipitation unusually far...
Alabama Cold Pattern Follows Winter Storm Fern, Raising Risk for Additional Snow Feb 7-20th
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – Alabama remains under a heightened winter weather outlook as lingering cold air across the Southeast keeps the risk for additional snow and ice events elevated through mid-February,...
Severe storms destroy Montgomery home of gun violence survivor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) — A Montgomery family is trying to figure out what comes next after severe storms sent a massive tree crashing into their home — destroying entire rooms, medical equipment, and decades of family memories. The damage happened Sunday when powerful winds ripped a tree from...
