Three northern Alabama high schools shine in Niche’s 2025-26 state rankings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Three northern Alabama high schools landed in the state's Top 10 in Niche's 2025-26 rankings released Monday, solidifying the region's reputation for strong public education options. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering claimed third place statewide, while New Century Technology...
Four illegal immigrants sentenced in Alabama drug trafficking and firearms case
Four illegal immigrants have been sentenced on drug trafficking and firearms charges, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco handed down the sentences. Ismael Castillo De La Cruz, 31, also known as "Pepe," received a 130-month prison sentence. In May, De La Cruz pleaded guilty to...
NAACP Joins Opposition to Huge Alabama Data
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that the NAACP has joined residents in opposing Project Marvel, a proposed 4.5 million square foot data center in Bessemer, Alabama. The organization raised concerns about energy use, water consumption, and transparency, emphasizing the potential...
FAMU Celebrates Family & Legends During SWAC Opener
FAMU's Parent and Family Weekend brought crowds, connection, and celebration to Bragg Memorial Stadium — with tailgates, Hall of Fame honors, and a visit from legendary Coach Rudy Hubbard.
Alabama Ballroom Dance Team hosts ‘Rock n’ Roll Tide’ competition
In-sync steps are not new to campus, but for the first time in eight years, these steps have a different purpose. With the promise of a plethora of different dance styles and an opportunity to sport their finest eveningwear, students swayed to the Student Recreation Center to support and re-ignite a forgotten campus...
Nonprofit resource hub refurbishes building in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A long-held vision is coming to life on the east side of Montgomery. It’s called The Difference, or “The Diff” for short. It’s a nonprofit dedicated to changing lives and communities through violence prevention programs, tutoring, mentoring, and much more. Pastor and...
Woman killed in Friday evening shooting
This weekend the city of Wetumpka transformed into a Bavarian-Style celebration for Oktoberfest. Lt. Col. George Hardy, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, has died. A new data center being built in Montgomery is now going to be much larger than originally planned.
First Alert Weather: Isolated rain chances early this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday!. It’s been a sunny start to the day with temperatures rapidly warming into the mid 80s late this morning. High pressure continues to build in from the north providing us northeasterly winds this afternoon. With plenty of sinking air in place, rain chances appear unlikely this...
Alabama lawmakers, doctors to hold news conference to celebrate new statewide law
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Bipartisan lawmakers and Alabama physicians are set to hold a news conference on Tuesday, September 30 to celebrate the implementation of Alabama's new presumptive Medicaid eligibility law for pregnant women. The law, effective October 1, aims to expedite access to prenatal care for low-income...
$11 million in VA grant funding going to fight veteran homelessness in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Department of Veterans Affairs is giving more than $11 million to organizations in the state who support veterans facing homelessness or those who don’t have the resources they need to survive. The grants will fund three groups in 2026: United Way of Central Alabama,...

















