Montgomery AL

An Enterprise man has been sentenced to federal prison in what prosecutors describe as a scheme to smuggle fentanyl into Central Alabama from California. James Walker, 35, was been sentenced to 43 months in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, said Kevin Davidson acting U.S. attorney....

A former state prison officer has been sentenced to prison on a federal bribery charge. U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke sentenced 28-year-old John Paul Ketteman to 15 months in prison for receipt of a bribe by an agent or organization receiving federal funds. He pleaded guilty to the charge...

An Alabama man arrested this week for allegedly firing multiple shots at a Haynes LifeFlight medical helicopter, injuring a flight nurse, reportedly believed he was firing on a drone. According to the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, the LifeFlight helicopter was responding to a medical call in the area of County...

Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), either closed or went on lockdown following campus threats earlier this month. Hampton University, Bethune-Cookman University, Southern University, Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University and Alabama State University instituted campus lock downs...

Alabama is home to a vibrant culinary scene celebrated for its family-owned restaurants that offer a dining experience filled with warmth, history, and exceptional food. These 12 eateries stand out, not only for their delectable dishes but also for the genuine hospitality that makes diners feel like they’re part of...

Few things capture the spirit of Alabama’s Gulf Coast like a table by the water, a salty breeze on your skin, and a plate of just-caught seafood. Here, dinner isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about the dolphins surfacing in the distance, the sound of waves lapping against the shore, and the glow of a Gulf...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Following multiple violent incidents in Montgomery over the weekend, Mayor Steven Reed issued a statement Sunday calling for accountability and conflict resolution. “This weekend, our community was shaken by senseless acts of violence that claimed lives and left families grieving,” Mayor...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — With potential cuts to the CDC’s budget next year, the Alabama Department of Public Health said they are concerned about the well-being of the state. “The reason you can go out to eat and not worry about getting sick, or you can drink the water out of your tap, or you […]

A violent and deadly weekend in Montgomery led to the city’s mayor calling for accountability, responsibility, and a “collective commitment to peace.”. Two men were killed and a third injured in a shooting Saturday night. Early Sunday, two women were stabbed, one of them fatally. “This weekend, our...

Bundles of Hope is hosting its 11th annual diaper drive from September 19 to 28, with the goal of collecting 1 million diapers. The drive will take place at various Walmart locations across central Alabama, accepting new, opened, and outgrown diapers, as well as monetary donations. The organization emphasized the...