Montgomery AL

Whether it’s a local event, a cultural tradition or a story worth reading, Alabama has no shortage of voices that deserve the spotlight. From small-town happenings to statewide moments, these stories reflect the people, places and conversations that shape life across the Yellowhammer State. I’m APR’s Digital Content Reporter...

Service and community involvement took center stage as farmers, leaders and students came together for the Farm-City Banquet April 9 in Auburn, recognizing achievements and embracing this year’s theme, “Grow Alabama.”. The theme was a callback to “Agriculture & Forestry Grow Alabama: An Economic Contribution Study” released last...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -The Better Business Bureau is warning travelers to watch for a passport renewal scam that can steal personal and financial information. Karen Reeves with the Better Business Bureau said she recently worked with a North Alabama man who was charged about $160 after using a fake passport renewal site.

Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week approaches, state officials are highlighting the critical role of 911 dispatchers across Alabama. According to state data, more than 2.6 million 911 calls were answered in Alabama last year by approximately 1,675 public safety telecommunicators working in 104 emergency...

ALABAMA (WAFF) - Alabama will become the first state in the country to use a shark alert system when it launches Monday. The system is similar to an amber alert and will notify the public whenever there is a shark attack at an Alabama beach. Leaders say the alerts will...

Alabama, Maine and Virginia recently adopted policies that make it easier for physician assistants to practice and serve more patients. Alabama became the 24th state to adopt the PA Licensure Compact, an agreement between states that authorizes these clinicians to practice across state lines. The compact can help remove administrative barriers for physician assistants, making […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway to determine was caused a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Montgomery’s Oleander Drive. Montgomery Fire/Rescue units responded to the blaze just before 5:15 p.m. On scene, crews found a home with heavy smoke and flames and declared a working fire.

Your Saturday morning is about to get a whole lot more interesting, and it involves driving to Dutton, Alabama, where Ta-Co-Bet Trade Day turns treasure hunting into a full-time sport. This isn’t one of those boutique vintage shops where everything costs three times what it should because it’s been labeled...

Gov. Kay Ivey has been in office for nine years after first taking office in 2017 following the resignation of Robert Bentley.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.12 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.62 and premium prices reaching $5.00, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.13 | $4.12. Mid-Grade: $4.62 | $4.62. Premium:...