Whitmire: We need to talk about Steve Marshall
This is an opinion column. Alabama, we need to talk about Attorney General Steve Marshall. This week, Gov. Kay Ivey stopped the execution of a man who didn’t actually kill anyone. And Marshall seems really unhappy about that. Watch the video column here. In 1991, Sonny Burton helped rob...
12 tornadoes confirmed in Alabama from midweek storms
At least 12 tornadoes hit Alabama in the last round of severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, and more will be possible this weekend. The National Weather Service offices across Alabama have been working on surveying storm damage since a round of severe storms rolled through the state on March 11 and 12.
Teacher among 5 arrested in online predator sting
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Autauga County schoolteacher was arrested Saturday in connection with an investigation that targeted five online child predators, according to the Prattville Police Department. Brian Pittman was charged with one count of electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child...
Oklahoma, Alabama and Mississippi Dominate U.S. Tornado Emergency Map as Rare Life-Threatening Warnings Reveal...
UNITED STATES — A striking map showing every tornado emergency ever issued in the United States reveals just how rare and dangerous these warnings are — and where the most catastrophic tornado events have historically struck. The map plots hundreds of locations across the country where the National...
75 MPH Winds, Tornadoes, and S…
A Beautiful Saturday — But Change Is Coming Fast. What a day it’s been across Alabama. Mid 70s to lower 80s, gorgeous blue skies, flowers popping up everywhere. SkyWatcher Sandra Kirkwood sent in a beautiful photograph of the mural in Cleveland in Blount County, and Vanessa Sanchez shared some stunning azaleas....
Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Tennessee Brace for Overnight Tornado Threat as TORCON 5 Signals...
MISSISSIPPI — Meteorologists are warning of a heightened tornado threat across the Mid-South and Southeast as storm forecasters raise the TORCON index to level 5, signaling a medium risk of tornado development as a powerful storm system sweeps through the region Sunday evening and overnight. The elevated risk zone...
These 8 Alabama Restaurants Make The Most Irresistible Fried Green Tomatoes
Looking for the best fried green tomatoes in Alabama?. These eight restaurants serve up crispy, tangy slices that’ll make your taste buds dance!. 1. Saw’s Soul Kitchen (Birmingham) You know what’s better than regular barbecue?. Barbecue with fried green tomatoes on the side!. Saw’s Soul Kitchen knows...
Woman injured in Montgomery house fire
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a woman has been injured in a house fire. At about 3:30PM today, firefighters responded to a fire in the 400 block of Godfrey Street, which is just off Day Street. Upon arrival, they saw flames and declared a working fire. The occupant, a 58-year-old...
Southern Living selects Alabama’s best BBQ spot. Have you had it?
In the South, barbecue isn’t just a meal, it’s a way of life. From smoky pits to tangy sauces, fans have strong opinions about what makes a plate truly unforgettable. Each year, Southern Living asks readers across the region to weigh in on their favorites, polling over 17,000 people for the magazine’s “ Best Barbecue...
Two additional men sentenced in mail theft and bank fraud conspiracy involving four defendants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — Two additional men have been sentenced in a mail theft and bank fraud conspiracy involving four defendants. Twenty-seven-year-old, Joseph Deshun Sheppard, Jr., of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to 24 months in prison on March 3, 2026. Twenty-four-year-old Tra’von Charles Rogers, of...
