Alabama Power coal ash pond leaks harmful metals into Coosa River, new lawsuit alleges
One of Alabama Power’s coal ash ponds is leaking harmful metals into the groundwater, according to a new federal lawsuit filed today. Coosa Riverkeeper is suing Alabama Power, alleging that its unlined coal ash pond at the former Gadsden Steam Power Plant poses a health and environmental risk to those who live nearby...
‘It’s a hell hole:’ Alabama women’s prison criticized for inhumane conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Inmates and their families are raising alarms about the dire conditions at Tutwiler Prison for Women, describing it as a "hell hole" amid ongoing issues in Alabama's prison system. Despite the construction of a new mega prison for men, there are no immediate plans to address the problems at...
Another Area Code in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Customers in the 334-area code region of Alabama are scheduled to see the implementation of the new 483-area code overlay on February 23, 2026. Customers in that area are encouraged to begin 10-digit dialing to become adjusted prior to mandatory 10-digit dialing, which will take effect January 23, 2026.
Alabama Big 10 Mayors release statement on need to fix state’s internet sales tax...
The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released a statement Monday on the need to fix the state of Alabama’s “flawed internet sales tax system,” following a meeting in Tuscaloosa that hosted mayors and city officials from dozens of municipalities across the state. At the meeting, Simplified Sellers Use...
Man arrested in Montgomery following car, foot chase
A man has been arrested in Montgomery following a chase by car and on foot, police say. Montgomery Police Department Sgt. Tina McGriff told Action 8 News that yesterday at about 12:15PM, police on routine patrol tried to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to be stolen in the 500 block of West Fairview Avenue.
Montgomery enacts youth curfew as city officials voice concerns about downtown violence
On July 1, the Montgomery City Council held a meeting where councilmember Marche Johnson asked the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) for more police “coverage” after 10 p.m. on weekend nights in downtown; as a result, on July 15, the city enacted a youth curfew in downtown. “There have...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces more than $900K in funding allocated to Opelika Development...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — In a speech addressed to the Economic Development Association of Alabama on Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that more than $25.9 million in funding will be allocated across 15 communities in Alabama, including Opelika. Ivey says the funds are in support of economic development projects...
Second suspect arrested in Montgomery gunfight
A second person has been arrested in a Montgomery gunfight. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Pedro Gwon Bennett was taken into custody Tuesday and charged in connection to the shootout over the weekend. Deputies were called around 8:30 p.m. Friday to the 6800 block of Atlanta Highway...
Opinion | The indifference to suffering and death is astonishing
A bombshell report released recently showed that at least 277 dogs died in 2024 at an Alabama humane shelter, primarily due to lack of care and neglect by shelter staff. The report stated that the number of deaths at the shelter could be higher, but poor record-keeping by the shelter staff made the true number of...
Judge halts Alabama execution to assess inmate’s mental competency
An Alabama judge has halted the scheduled execution of David Lee Roberts to determine whether the death row inmate is mentally competent to face execution. Roberts was slated to be put to death on August 21 using nitrogen hypoxia, a new method the state adopted in 2024. But on July 10, Marion County Circuit Judge...
