2-month-old boy died weighing less than at birth after his 40-year-old father “systematically” starved...
Alabama – In a deeply disturbing case in Alabama described by officials as one of the most haunting they’ve ever prosecuted, a 40-year-old father, identified as Kristopher M., has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for aggravated child abuse after his infant son died from prolonged starvation and total...
Alabama conducts first state-federal checkpoint operations with ICE, detaining over 20 people
More than 20 people detained in Russellville as Alabama Law Enforcement Agency partners with ICE agents at driver license checkpoints statewide.
Alabama Mayors push affordable housing and small business development at regional meeting
Mayors of cities across the Deep South gathered at the Jackson Convention Center for the inaugural DELTA FEST conference, a gathering of financial leaders and partners for economic change. The three-day event intends to usher in a 10-year effort to build prosperous communities in Southern states. Two Alabama Mayors...
Visiting Alabama’s Church of the Reconciler, a safe place for food, rest and prayer
Alabama is often called the most religious state in the country, with 77% of folks here identifying as people of faith. In the series How We Worship, we’re traveling across the state to visit churches, mosques, synagogues, and other spaces where Alabamians gather in faith. Rev. Sarah Smoot was...
Montgomery apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last August
Renters in Montgomery saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from last year's median of $1,267, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,250 in August. Median listing prices in Montgomery are trending 4% upwards from last month's $1,206 price....
Alabama home sales dip in August, but lower mortgage rates boost affordability
Alabama’s housing market showed mixed signals in August, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released Friday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. While sales numbers were down, buyers are finding more affordable opportunities thanks to recent mortgage rate cuts and softening home...
Public health officials in Alabama concerned about budget cuts
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 […]
13 Common Winn-Dixie Etiquette Errors in Alabama
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their...
State unemployment rate drops to 2.9%; Cullman County rate falls to 2.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed announced Friday, Sept. 19, that “Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 2.9%, down from July 2025’s rate of 3.0%. August’s rate is lower than August 2024’s rate of 3.1%. The rate represents 68,191 unemployed persons, compared...
Best counties to raise a family in Alabama
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists. Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise...
