Montgomery AL

ALABAMA — Four people were arrested outside Fountain Correctional Facility after officers allegedly found drugs and contraband during a traffic stop, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) said. An ADOC K-9 unit stopped a car near the prison on Saturday for a traffic violation. As an officer approached, he...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A slate of new laws takes effect in Alabama on October 1, 2025. Many of them, including the "Back the Blue" bill, could have wide-ranging effects. This is a list of the laws and where you can find more information:. HB88: Clarifies position and roles of...

When cigarette taxes rose in Alabama many switched to vaping products. Some vape shops evolved over the years a began using different formulas for their "vape juice" that were dubious. All of this raised eyebrows in the Alabama Legislator and eventually led to new vape laws being passed as well as a new tax to pay...

Alabama's best-kept secret is a vast lake with some truly beautiful camping spots - but you'll need to be ready to rough it if you want to stay the night.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Business owners and residents are raising concerns after gunfire erupted during a late-night gathering in a Montgomery shopping center parking lot over the weekend. Mickey Phillips, who lives in a neighborhood just off Atlanta Highway, said he was jolted awake Saturday night by what he...

ALABAMA — The Montgomery Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service, Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, are seeking the public’s help to locate Kenyada Lavar Johnson in connection with a first-degree robbery. Johnson, 39, is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around...

Alabama is home to some incredible buffet restaurants that fly under the radar of most food enthusiasts. From soulful Southern cooking to exotic Asian cuisine, these hidden gems offer mouthwatering all-you-can-eat experiences that won’t break the bank. Ready your appetite as we explore 8 spectacular buffets across...

In the early 2000s, native Alabamian E.O. Wilson, one of the most acclaimed naturalists in the world, encouraged scientists to set up a research center to study the biodiversity of his home state. There were plenty of places to choose from, including “America’s Amazon ”(AKA the Mobile-Tensaw Delta), the Red...

Our annual Day of Dreams telethon that helps raise money for Mercy House and the MAP Center in Montgomery is happening this Thursday, Oct. 2.

The finishing touches are being put on the 71st Annual Alabama National Fair, known as “The 11 Best Days of Fall.”. The fair opens Friday at Garrett Coliseum, with rides, food, livestock, competitions, concerts and a whole lot more. It’s a fundraiser for the Montgomery Kiwanis Club, which uses...