Montgomery AL

The event held by the Wellness Coalition was free to the community to increase access to health and wellness services.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery Public Schools has unveiled a new adaptive playground at Chisholm Elementary School. The playground was made possible through a $20,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The grant is designed to bring physical activity and inclusivity to all students. The new equipment...

The world’s most famous horse racing might take place in Kentucky, but for the second year in a row, it will have an Alabama connection. After he first made the Kentucky Derby last year as the lone owner of Coal Battle, Thomasville’s Robbie Norman is back, as part of a partnership for So Happy.

Alabama made it through April without a single tornado. Could that change in the first week of May?. A risk for severe storms has been added to the Alabama forecast for Wednesday. The National Weather Service said that it could be another overnight event, with storms possible from Wednesday night...

Want to find unassuming restaurants in Alabama with incredible steaks?. These 8 low-key spots offer mouthwatering beef and authentic Southern hospitality!. 1. Preston’s Steak & Grill (Luverne) The best meals often hide in the most ordinary-looking buildings. Preston’s Steak & Grill occupies a modest spot in downtown Luverne.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a gun from the Montgomery Police Department, according to court documents. Vonshawn Devon Perry, 23, was charged with second-degree receiving stolen property and certain persons prohibited from possessing a gun. Officers assigned to the Metro Area Crime Suppression...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to bring contraband into a facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Ashleigh Maxwell was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband and illegal possession of prescription medication. ADOC officials said that at about 6:50 a.m., a...

Organizations serving Lowndes County residents were among others from across Alabama honored for their work at a recent Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) lunch held in Selma. The foundation granted $26,990 to twelve organizations, disbursed between dollars to fund community and arts projects. "Our grants awards ceremony held at the...

Alabama is full of surprises, and some of the best ones are hiding behind buffet steam trays loaded with soul food, fried fish, and homemade desserts. Locals across the state have their go-to spots they rarely share with outsiders, places where the food is cooked with real care and the portions are never stingy.

The YouTube channel Alpha Responder Network (ARN) aired its first episode featuring the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), May 1, 2026, marking the first episode filmed outside the group’s home state of Arizona. ARN is a documentary-style YouTube channel offering an unfiltered look at the real lives of...