Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Board of Pharmacy is under scrutiny from state lawmakers after an oversight committee meeting that revealed several deficiencies. State auditors presented findings indicating non-compliance with the open meetings law when the board approved a $250,000 payout to former Executive Director...

What is believed to be the second-oldest barbecue restaurant in Alabama will be closing its doors forever today, according to news reports. Dobb’s Famous Bar-B-Que was founded in Tallassee in 1910 by Euell Lee Dobbs Sr., who moved his restaurant to Dothan in 1948. Current owner Art Mayo told...

Starting today, Starbucks is closing up to 1% of its locations as part of a company revamp. The move means laying off 900 nonretail employees so it can focus resources on its turnaround plan, The Associated Press reported. The company expects to end its fiscal year this Sunday with 434...

North Alabama’s Singing River Trail is more than just a network of greenways–it’s a vision for a connected, thriving region. When complete, the Singing River Trail will be a 200+ mile greenway system that strengthens regional bonds and creates new opportunities in health and wellness, education, economic development,...

ATMORE, Ala. (WDNews) – The State of Alabama carried out the execution of Geoffrey West on Thursday evening for the 1997 capital murder of Margaret Parrish Berry. Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the decision, stating she would not exercise her clemency powers. She directed Corrections Commissioner John Hamm to proceed...

There were some big changes last year in Alabama’s list of most popular baby names, including a new No. 1 for baby girls. After three years at the number one spot, the name Olivia was dethroned by a new queen: Charlotte. Meanwhile, the top three boy names stayed the same, with the most popular one keeping its spot...

Lt. Michael Bloxom of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division handed control of the Hunter Education Program to WFF’s R3 staff on September 1 this year, but as he heads toward retirement, Bloxom highlighted the effectiveness of hunter...

Alabama might whisper “sweet tea” or “hush puppies” first, but its buffet culture is full of surprises, particularly when fried chicken is king. These ten places cradle trays of crispy wings and thighs, rich sides, and lines of people eager for generosity in breading. Each spot...

Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a steak. Lucky for us, there are plenty of Alabama steakhouses that’ll more than do the trick when the hankering hits. In fact, there are so many good steakhouses in our state that deciding which one to go to is sometimes easier said than done.

Imagine stepping outside and seeing the air filled with what looks like cotton balls—it's not a dream, just a new fall phenomenon in Alabama.