Reward increased for info on abducted Alabama man
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The family of an Alabama man who was abducted near Memphis has increased the reward for information that leads to his location. Ronald Dumas, Jr. was abducted in Memphis on December 15, 2024, authorities said. "The investigation suggests that Ronald 'Ronnie' Dumas Jr. was taken against his will and...
Thousands of Surplus Items Available in Alabama Online Auction Starting July 12
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will host a public online auction beginning Saturday, July 12, offering thousands of surplus items for bid. The auction, facilitated through ADECA’s Surplus Property Division, will open at 7:30 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday,...
4 arrested trying to smuggle fentanyl, Black and Mild cigars, phones into Alabama prison
Four people were taken into custody Thursday night after authorities said they were trying to smuggle contraband into an Alabama prison. Alabama Department of Corrections officers were alerted to possible trespassers at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton. ADOC K-9s began to track the area and found Karl Oscar...
First Alert Weather: Scattered storms developing Sunday afternoon
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday!. We are starting out the day dry with temperatures in the lower 70s. It is going to be another hot afternoon as temperatures quickly climb into the lower 90s by 1 to 2 p.m. It will remain muggy, so, the heat index could climb into the upper 90s to 100°F.
Alabama A&M police officers take part in mental health crisis training
NORMAL, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama A&M police officers have been getting some crucially important training all week. Mental health experts have been training campus police how to recognize and respond to people having mental health crises. Organizers say that many times, those calls can be de-escalated peacefully if...
New opioid settlement for Alabama
MPS Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says they will be able to put these funds to immediate use and expand access to the school systems robotics program. 4 accused of attempting to bring drugs into prison. Updated: 3 hours ago. State corrections officials say they found Fastnacht trying to get the...
Montgomery woman charged with stealing beer, other items from Millbrook Walmart
Millbrook police say they have arrested one of four people suspected of stealing beer and other items from Walmart. Millbrook Police Chief PK Johnson says on May 11, four people went into the Kelley Boulevard Walmart, allegedly stealing more than $500 in merchandise, mostly beer. Johnson said the Millbrook Police...
Alabama Joins Nationwide Opioid Settlement with Eight Drug Manufacturers
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday that the state will take part in a multistate settlement involving eight drug manufacturers linked to the opioid crisis. The agreement, part of a broader national settlement, aims to hold these companies accountable for their role in the...
Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for 2025-2026 School Year
Montgomery, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama will add 58 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, continuing the expansion of the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education program. The new classrooms will increase the total number to 1,528 across the state. The...
Publix opens 2 new stores in Alabama
There's good news for fans of the beloved grocery store chain Publix this July.