Friends say repeated delays reopen wounds as Alabama continues to seek death penalty
The state of Alabama will continue seeking the death penalty against Marcus Spanevelo. He's charged with kidnapping resulting in the death of Cassie Carli during a custody exchange in 2022. Just days after she was last seen in Navarre, her body was found in a shallow grave inside a barn...
8 Homey Diners In Alabama With Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Looking for the tastiest burger joints in Alabama that feel like home?. These 8 cozy diners serve up juicy burgers and friendly smiles!. 1. Big Chief Drive-In (Glencoe) Have you ever seen a building that looks like it belongs in a storybook?. Big Chief Drive-In has a colorful A-frame design...
Woman arrested on drug charges after brief scuffle with Millbrook police officers
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman was arrested on drug possession charges Friday after a brief scuffle with police officers over marijuana, according to the Millbrook Police Department. Officers responded to the 100 block of Duck Cove after receiving reports that a 22-year-old resident was arguing with people in the...
Jewell Pitts to be honored at Alabama State Games, ‘Jewellfest’
The Alabama State Games will highlight the accomplishments of late athlete Jewell Pitts while organizers honor her memory with "Jewellfest."
Coosada Elementary School teacher wins multiple awards
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - It has been a whirlwind of a year for Kimberly Howard, and the accolades go on for days. The Coosada Elementary School first grade teacher was named both her school’s teacher of the year and Elmore County’s elementary teacher of the year. Her principal said she is very deserving.
Crash blocks multiple lanes on I-85 NB in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Tuesday morning crash on Interstate 85 near downtown Montgomery has blocked multiple northbound lanes, according to ALGO Traffic. ALGO reports that the “major crash” happened around 7:40 a.m. just before the Forest Avenue/Mulberry exit. The middle lanes, left lane, and left shoulder are...
Family of Holtville murder victim speaks out
The family of the man killed in a Friday night shooting in an Elmore County parking lot is speaking out.
Crowds flood streets as delayed Prattville Mardi Gras Parade delivers unexpected twist
A weather delay couldn’t stall the celebration as the Prattville Mardi Gras Festival and Parade, originally scheduled for Jan. 31, 2026, returned on Valentine’s Day with strong crowds and a noticeably Jeep-heavy procession cruising through downtown. After being rescheduled, the parade still delivered the beads,...
Family mourns loss in parking lot shooting; Man killed over apparent dispute
SLAPOUT, Ala. (WSFA) - A family is grieving the loss of a loved one after a dispute outside a gas station turned deadly on Friday. Joel Austin Whitus, 42, was shot and killed outside a gas station in Slapout following what authorities describe as an argument that escalated into violence.
The Humble Restaurant In Alabama That Secretly Serves The Best Homemade Breakfast In The...
There’s something almost conspiratorial about finding a truly exceptional breakfast spot – like you’ve stumbled upon a secret society where the password is “extra crispy hashbrowns” and the handshake involves passing maple syrup. The Blue Plate in Northport, Alabama is exactly that kind of delicious...

















