‘Would Have Been Real Bad’: Alabama Parents Horrified After Conductor Orders Schoolchildren Getting Off...
An Alabama father described the terrifying moment he saw his two kids and four other children crawl underneath a train after being told by the […] ‘Would Have Been Real Bad’: Alabama Parents Horrified After Conductor Orders Schoolchildren Getting Off Bus to Crawl Under Train to Get Home
California to Alabama: America Preps for Rare Northern Lights Event Wednesday After Massive Solar...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boulder, CO – From California to Alabama, much of the U.S. could witness a rare sky spectacle Tuesday night as a powerful solar eruption races toward Earth. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
‘It gave my family security’: UM student shares how SNAP benefits shaped her childhood
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended beginning Nov. 1 due to a lapse in federal funding caused by the government shutdown. According to the Washington Post, on Nov. 9, a federal appeals court rejected...
Wetumpka High School students earn a spot in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Three Wetumpka High School students: Jonathan Elmore, Winston McBride, and Michael Stanfield got accepted to march with the Macy's Great American Marching Band!
AAA Alabama to give away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai, Kia owners
AAA Alabama will be giving away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai and Kia owners as a way to combat car thefts. AAA says it is working with Hyundai and Kia to help owners of 2011-2022 vehicles. There has been a significant increase in the theft of these vehicles.
Artist Chris Voice Brings Holiday Cheer with the 6th Annual “Alabama Santa” Turkey &...
Oxford, AL — Alabama recording artist and community leader Chris Voice is once again bringing holiday spirit to life through his annual “Alabama Santa” initiative — a heartfelt movement that unites music, generosity, and community care. Founded in 2018 by Chris Voice, Alabama Santa is a charitable initiative...
Government shutdown hits hard: Montgomery families seek relief
The shutdown is affecting various sectors, including small businesses, SNAP benefits, childcare, healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture, as detailed by local leaders.
Montgomery shooting leaves man in critical condition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition Monday. The incident happened in the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive, according to MPD. Officers responded to the area where they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken...
Alabama reps to distribute free food cards to SNAP recipients
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 11, 2025 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Representatives Barbara Drummond (District 103-Mobile) and Adline Clarke (District 97-Mobile) will hand out food gift cards this weekend to SNAP recipients in their districts, according to a news release. The food cards...
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones teases run for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-AL, teased a run for governor at a town hall in Birmingham over the weekend.

















