Montgomery AL

BULLOCK COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A volunteer chaplain with the Alabama Department of Corrections is under arrest on contraband charges, according to ADOC. The ADOC staff at Bullock Correctional Facility were told Wednesday that Andrew Turner, a volunteer chaplain who is also a former inmate had contraband. During a...

ALABAMA — Police are asking for the public’s help after a dead dog was found dumped on the property of TNT Ministries in Hollywood. According to the Hollywood Police Department, officers were notified after a deceased dog was discovered on the property of TNT Ministries along County Road 33. Investigators said the...

A documentary that puts Alabama prisons in the spotlight is now in the running for one of the most well-known, prestigious awards in Hollywood — an Oscar. Nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced Thursday. “The Alabama Solution” is one of five films nominated in the documentary feature film category.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - ALDOT North Region (Alabama Department of Transportation) posts on its Facebook page updates on icy conditions in the area. Though currently all state routes are open with no issues reported in these counties, ALDOT crews will be treating and monitoring potential icy areas, particularly on...

Losing power is one of the biggest concerns during this upcoming winter weather. Many people will rely on propane heaters to stay warm.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Legislation aimed at modernizing Alabama's license plate replacement schedule has advanced in the House State Government Committee. Sponsored by Rep. Russell Bedsole, House Bill 256 seeks to extend the minimum validity period for motor vehicle license plate designs from five years to ten...

The names of the businesses coming to a new shopping center in Pike Road have been released. Pike Road Town Councilwoman Mim Whatley posted the names of 11 of the 12 businesses that will soon call Merry Corners home. Merry Corners sits at the corner of Pike Road and Vaughn Road across from the Publix shopping center.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Emotional, personal pleas came from parents calling for reform at the Alabama Department of Human Resources, a system they believe has failed them. The department’s quarterly public meeting put them face-to-face with those who have the power to enact change. “We have experienced repeated...

A Fountain Correctional Facility employee was arrested January 21 on promoting prison contraband charges, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Public Information Manager Kelly Betts said Donniquia Grace was arrested and charged with promoting prison contraband III and use of her position for personal...

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a state of emergency for 19 northern Alabama counties ahead of a potentially dangerous winter storm this weekend. The proclamation, which takes effect immediately, allows state agencies to pre-position resources and respond quickly as conditions develop. Why did Gov. Kay Ivey...