A New Contract for Alabama’s Veterans
As the May 19th primary day edges closer, the air in Alabama is thick with more than just the humidity of early spring. It is thick with the sound of campaign promises. Across the 4th District—from the diners in Cullman to the community centers in Hamilton, from the courthouse steps in Jasper to the main streets of the Shoals—candidates on either side...
Fridays in the Kitchen pt. 2: Shrimp & Grits
Ryan Friday and Ray Matthews from Bubbly Hen are joining us in the Bryan Jewelry kitchen today!
Clefworks to bring Imani Winds for a special concert in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Grammy-award winning wind ensemble group will soon hit the stage in downtown Montgomery. Clefworks is bringing Imani Winds for a concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. at The Warehouse at Alley Station. Clefworks’ mission is to provide the community with unique opportunities...
GMB USA Alabama Selects Opelika for $9M Automotive Manufacturing Facility
OPELIKA, Ala. (Apr. 10, 2026) — Global automotive supplier GMB USA Alabama Inc. has selected Opelika for a new advanced manufacturing operation, representing a $9 million capital investment and the creation of 75 jobs in East Alabama’s growing automotive corridor. The project, located in Orr Industrial Park, will...
From Nashville to Montgomery, these are top Southern brunch spaces
Brunch in the South is more than a weekend indulgence, it’s a reflection of place, shaped by local ingredients, long‑running traditions and chefs willing to push well beyond eggs and toast. Across Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama, restaurants are presenting the late‑morning meal with menus that balance comfort classics with creative twists, from richly layered benedicts and brunch bowls to cocktails and...
Montgomery city council restructures federal funding allocation for small businesses amid frustrations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Around $5 million in federal ARPA funds were allocated to Montgomery small businesses in 2021, and five years later, much of that money still hasn’t been distributed. It reverts back to the federal government if it isn’t spent by the end of the year.
Prattville approves emergency repair of North Highland Park wall deemed at risk of sudden...
The Prattville City Council unanimously passed a resolution for emergency repair to the retaining wall system at North Highland Park (NHP), April 7, 2026, during their regular meeting, authorizing the mayor to take all necessary actions for the replacement of the wall, with Krebs Engineering being the firm of record.
New grant aims to help Alabama high school students graduate
Christi Black-Reese, principal of Percy Julian High School, and Rep. Philip Ensler joined WSFA to discuss the newly secured grant for MPS students.
Guns, mushrooms, drugs seized when Alabama criminal quartet is arrested near Winnie
CHAMBERS COUNTY — A traffic stop for speeding led to the quick arrest of four suspects from Alabama and the seizure of guns, mushrooms, and drugs near Winnie. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, a Chambers County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a driver for speeding on eastbound I-10 near the 820 mile marker in Winnie.
Rehearing denied for convicted double-murderer
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied a rehearing for convicted double murderer Kevon Williams.

















