Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office arrests man wanted for kidnapping in Alabama
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Ga. — The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Saturday who was wanted for kidnapping in Alabama. The sheriff's office said that deputies arrested 18-year-old Brian Lucious Jr., who had a warrant out of Baldwin County, Alabama. Sheriff Daniel Cape told 13WMAZ that Lucious came...
‘Swimming is a life skill’: Local sorority hosts free clinic for ages 2–21
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter held a free swim clinic to teach kids water safety and basic swimming skills, aiming to reduce drownings and close access gaps. Organizer Tiffany Fitzgerald says the clinic is free to make it accessible despite tight family...
Don’t call the exterminator: Why North Alabama beekeepers want to rescue that swarm in...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you've noticed more bees than usual buzzing around North Alabama this spring, you're not imagining it. And if you spot a large cluster hanging from a tree, a fence or the side of your home, local beekeepers say the worst thing you can do is reach for the phone to call an exterminator.
Ranking Nation’s Population Growth By State Since 1970
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — Over the past 55 years the nation's population count rose by nearly 139 million people, growing from roughly 203.3 million in 1970 to an estimated 342.2 million in 2025. That is a 68.2% increase. But which state gained the most growth over this period and where does Alabama rank?
Alabama City Considers Extending Self-Storage Moratorium
The Wetumpka, Alabama, City Council is considering a one-year extension of its moratorium on new self-storage development and several other commercial business types. The proposal received a first reading and is expected to be considered for a vote at the council's June 1 meeting, according to local reports. The morato
Ivey urges Alabama entrepreneurs to enter nationwide Freedom 250 pitch competition
Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for a nationwide business competition tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Freedom 250” Patriot Pitch Competition will award up to $1 million in prize money to innovative
First Alert Weather: Scattered t-storms Sunday afternoon, evening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Sunday!. I want to give you a First Alert for the potential to see patchy dense fog this morning. Visibility could be a quarter of a mile or less in a few spots. Any fog that develops should dissipate by 9 a.m.
May Ends With More Afternoon S…
Another muggy morning greets Alabama residents, as temperatures are already in the low to mid 70s from north to south. Patchy to dense fog forms across the state, but is beginning to burn off as the sun rises and peeks through Alabama’s partly cloudy sky. A few isolated light showers impact Froney and west of Gaylesvil
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey banned judicial override in 2017. Now, it’s time she finished...
The same Governor who abolished judicial overrides in Alabama has an opportunity to cement her legacy and uphold the unconstitutionality of this outdated legal procedure by sparing Jeffrey Lee’s life, who is set for execution on June 11th. On her first day in office in 2017, Governor Kay Ivey...
Alabama Storms Could Bring Tennis Ball-Sized Hail and Damaging Winds Monday
Strong-to-severe storms are possible across Alabama on Monday. Stay weather-aware and see what forecasters are watching as conditions develop.

















