NEW: Costco set to build sixth location in Alabama
Big news for Irondale: Alabama’s sixth Costco is coming. During a city meeting Tuesday night, Irondale announced it will be home to the newest Costco Wholesale store in the state. This $105 million project will represent the most significant economic development in the city since the creation of the Irondale Luxury...
Man’s body found on Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Eastchase area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Montgomery Police Department. MPD responded to the 9100 block of Eastchase Parkway around 2 p.m. regarding a person down. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive man who...
Parent upset after Alabama church youth group visits Houston homeless camp without notice
The parent raised concerns after a youth group made a spontaneous visit to a homeless encampment.
Man arrested in Kentucky for making terrorist threat against family in Alabama
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. — A 24-year-old man from Richmond, Kentucky, has been arrested for making a terrorist threat in the first degree, according to Sheriff Jeff Shaver. Ronald Branch Barnette was taken into custody following an investigation by local authorities and school resource officers. The investigation...
Convicted murderer from Bessemer charged with kidnapping woman, family in Texas; forcing her to...
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Federal investigators are charging a convicted murderer with kidnapping a Texas woman and her children and brother at gunpoint, forcing her to drive him cross-country to Bessemer, and assaulting her along the way. Larry Lowe is charged with kidnapping a woman he met over Facebook after...
Here is a quick look at the First Alert forecast for Monday.
🥵 plenty of heat, lots of humidity... could rain cool us off soon?. 🥵 plenty of heat, lots of humidity... could rain cool us off soon? Amanda tracks out the rest of your Tuesday forecast + talks more wet weather as we inch closer to the weekend!
Sikes and Kohn’s will soon be under new ownership
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A big change is coming to a longtime business in Alabama. In the retail world, Sikes and Kohn’s is known as a beast in the business. From endless inventory to those unmatchable prices, the name Sikes and Kohn’s is known nationwide. Now, the...
Marquette defense responds to Alabama AG’ arguments against self defense claims
Attorneys for former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette have filed a reply to arguments made by the Alabama Attorney General, saying the former officer should not be given immunity for the on-duty shooting of Stephen Perkins.
Alabama faces extreme heat warning today: Records set in some cities
Some parts of Alabama are facing an extreme heat warning on Tuesday. The National Weather Service issues extreme heat warnings when the combination of air temperatures and humidity reaches a certain point that makes it extremely hazardous for those not taking proper precautions. A large part of north Alabama finds...
Picker’s Paradise: Four Days at the 127 Yard Sale
If your idea of heaven is finding treasure among jumbles of pre-loved housewares, dog-eared books, and yesteryear’s collectibles…then the 127 Yard Sale is your Shangri-La. It’s the world’s LONGEST yard sale, an annual bargain bacchanal covering 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama. Join thousands of other pickers to...