Alabama House committee passes bill that would create license plates for those with invisible...
A bill that would create license plates for drivers with invisible disabilities--including autism, communication impediments and hearing loss--is heading to the Alabama House floor for a vote.
Florida man caught with 81 gallons of moonshine in Alabama traffic stop
A Florida man is under arrest after police say he was stopped on an Alabama roadway with 81 gallons of moonshine. Learndis Hamilton, a 61-year-old from Polk County, Fl., is charged with possession of more than five gallons of alcohol without a license, which is a felony. Ozark police Officer...
Alabama’s Story, Cast in Iron: Vulcan and the Journey to America 250
This year, the nation begins a yearlong celebration marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But 250 years ago, Alabama wasn’t yet a state — it was land home to large Indigenous communities whose presence shaped the region long before statehood. For America 250,...
AHSAA reclassification under a public-private split: Our projections, class by class
The Alabama High School Athletic Association is set to make a decision this week that could reshape the landscape of high school athletics in the state, and if a public-private split becomes reality , the AHSAA classification map could look very different. AHSAA officials are scheduled to meet Friday, Jan. 23, to...
Alabama golf course named 2nd best in the country for beginners
A new study from golf apparel brand Galvin Green recently analyzed over 11,000 golf courses from across the U.S., determining the most beginner-friendly courses in the country. And one Alabama course is on the list. The Magnolia course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks in Dothan comes...
Alabama Among 33 States at Risk as Major Ice Storm Looms
Alabama could see icy roads and power outages as a massive winter storm threatens 180 million Americans. Alabama Power says crews are preparing and urges residents to do the same.
Judge sets bond for man charged in Prattville stabbing
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A bond has been set for the suspect in a Prattville stabbing case, court documents indicate. Charles Pullom, 46, was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree assault. The Prattville Police Department responded to LongHorn shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, on report of a...
Birmingham, AL Region: Ice Storm Warning, Up to 1 Inch Ice
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties, Alabama – Dangerous ice accumulation is expected to impact northwest Alabama from Friday night through Sunday night, prompting an Ice Storm Warning. According to...
The AHSAA reclassification decision: ‘Blow it up’ or not?
One of the state’s most outspoken private school leaders believes public and private schools should remain together in athletics. “I think it’s best for competition,” Bayside Academy head of school Scott Phillipps told AL.com on Wednesday. “I think it’s best for our student-athletes across the state.”
Suspect sought after shot fired in Montgomery robbery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Police are asking for the public’s help finding the suspect in an armed robbery, according to CrimeStoppers 215-STOP. On Saturday, Jan. 17, the suspect entered a business in the 6500 block of Atlanta Highway. According to investigators, the suspect threatened to kill the store clerk,...
