2 of the top 10 most obese cities in the US are in Alabama
A new report reveals the U.S. cities with the highest obesity rates amid increasing nationwide prevalence and most of them are in the South. The analysis from WalletHub compared 100 of the most-populated metro areas across 19 key indicators. These indicators were grouped into three categories: 1) obesity and...
‘Hell hole’ Tutwiler ignored as women face drugs, violence, corruption, former prison inmate says
Alabama is spending $1.25 billion to build a 4,000-bed prison for men intended to help with the crowding, violence, weapons, and drugs that plague the state’s aging and understaffed correctional facilities. But state lawmakers got a reminder Wednesday that there is no plan to replace Julia Tutwiler Prison, the...
Three people wanted for retail theft in Eclectic
The Eclectic Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying three men involved in a May 23 theft at the Dollar General on Kowaliga Road. According to a July 8 CrimeStoppers press release, Eclectic police said on May 23 three unidentified male suspects entered the store and took large black...
Wetumpka’s open-container law boosts downtown business vibes
Wetumpka's open-container policy in its downtown entertainment district has led to increased business and foot traffic.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham at 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22. This warning applies to Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For...
2 dead following separate weekend shootings in Montgomery
Investigations are ongoing after two men died from separate weekend shootings in Montgomery. Police officials on Wednesday identified the victims as Javon Holmes, 20, and Desanco Smith, 28. Both lived in Montgomery. Holmes was shot at 7 p.m. Saturday in the 2100 block of Mill Street. He was pronounced dead...
You’re Invited to Sweet Grown Alabama Day
Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, invites everyone to celebrate locally grown products during Sweet Grown Alabama Day on Saturday, July 26. Celebrating is as easy as supporting an Alabama farmer! Whether it’s shopping at your local farmers market, cooking with Alabama-grown...
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat
Last year, Alabama became the 11th state in the nation to pass a universal school choice bill. We established the CHOOSE Act to give more Alabama families the ability to choose the education that best suits their own child, plain and simple. More than 23,000 students across our state have received CHOOSE Act funds...
That Old Time Rock and Roll Is Coming To Alabama
One of the most recognized brands in the world of hotels is planning its first location in Alabama. The brand would be the Hard Rock Hotel, and it would be located in Florence, Alabama. Why go to that part of the state?. Well, it makes sense with the proximity to...
Montgomery Public Schools now requiring online registration for all students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery Publics Schools announced Wednesday that they will require all students, new and returning, to register through PowerSchool, their online registration system, to be fully enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents will need to register their children by July 30 to ensure...
