Alabama parole board finalizes guidelines after years-long delay
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles finalized new parole guidelines on Thursday after allowing the public to review and comment on them for the past several weeks. The finalized version, announced Friday, is nearly identical to one that the parole board made available for comment at the end of May. The major...
$3.7 million in state funding awarded for road projects across Alabama
On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, underscoring her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state’s infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the...
Alabama is now investigating First Liberty after Ponzi scheme allegations came to light
Alabama has now filed its own lawsuit against First Liberty, and its Secretary of State is calling on politicians to return any contributions.
Alabama schools implement FOCUS Act policies ahead of new school year
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - Schools across the state of Alabama are busy getting ready to implement the newly passed FOCUS Act. The new state law prohibits student cell phone use in public schools but leaves specifics to educators at the local level. The law also applies to smart watches, tablets, and other...
Africanized “killer” bees discovered in Alabama, state monitoring potential threat
BARBOUR COUNTY, Ala. — A swarm of Africanized bees, often referred to as "killer bees," was discovered this summer in Barbour County, Alabama, raising concerns about the potential threat they pose. Beekeeper Richard Praeger encountered the aggressive bees while attempting to remove what he initially thought was a...
Alabama Department of Mental Health celebrates 3 years of 988 hot line
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - If you’re going through a mental health crisis, you may not have anyone to talk to. That’s why, three years ago, the Alabama Department of Mental Health created the 988 crisis hotline. Over the past three years, the 988 mental health crisis hotline has...
Gas prices fall slightly nationwide
Gas prices fell slightly nationwide, but rose in Alabama. Last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.15. That price fell to $3.14 nationwide on Monday. In Alabama, the state average rose 2-cents to $2.79 per gallon, up from last week’s $2.77. On Monday, GasBuddy.com...
Alabama Ranks Among Worst U.S. School Systems
Consistently changing every year especially since the 90s. Choosing a school for your child can be a difficult task, particularly if your child has special needs. Schooling can be the difference in the education for your child, so that is very important. With private schooling being on the more expensive...
Sweltering start to the week: Heat and humidity dominate the forecast
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We’re kicking off the workweek with another warm and muggy summertime morning, as temperatures across the region begin in the mid to upper 70s. High pressure remains firmly in control over the next couple of days, making heat and humidity the dominant weather story. Daytime...
Man critically injured in Sunday morning Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 3200 block of Meadow Lane around 1:40 a.m. At the scene, responders found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital...
