The home design trend taking Alabama by storm, HGTV says
Alabama homeowners have a clear favorite when it comes to decorating their homes . Across the state, one style stands out above the rest. HGTV recently highlighted data revealing which home design trend captures the spirit of Alabama and how it fits into a broader national pattern. Here’s what homestyle has captured...
The Retro Drive-In Theater In Alabama You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
Remember when movies were an event, not just something you streamed while scrolling through your phone?. At 411 Twin Drive-In in Centre, Alabama, that magic still exists under a canopy of stars. There’s something deeply nostalgic about turning off Highway 411, gravel crunching beneath your tires as you approach the...
Mall Shakeup: List of Stores Closing in Alabama Malls in 2026
The retail landscape in the Heart of Dixie is seeing a mix of transformation and contraction in 2026. While Alabama has avoided the worst of the department store closures hitting other Southern states, it is facing a significant correction in the discount and pharmacy sectors. From the final redevelopment of a...
Big Mike’s Steakhouse opens 7th location in Alabama
The popular Big Mike’s Steakhouse started in Thomasville in 2013 and continues to grow across the state in the last decade. That growth continued this week as the restaurant opened its seventh location Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know about the new spot in Elmore County before your next visit:
Alabama insurance savings: 15 minutes of shopping could save hundreds
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Finding ways to save money on insurance could take less than 15 minutes, but many people don’t take the time, and one local expert says it could cost hundreds of dollars a year. According to The Zebra, a popular online insurance comparison marketplace, the average...
2 more sentenced in ‘calculated and violent robbery’ of Montgomery businessman
Two more men have been sentenced in the 2025 assault of a well-known Montgomery businessman who was bound, beaten, and robbed in a holdup at his dry-cleaning business. Spirit Hooks, 51, of Birmingham, and Spencer Thomas, 68, of Montgomery were sentenced Tuesday in the robbery at Jim Massey Cleaners, Middle District...
Southern Living highlights these 2 Alabama diners you need to visit
The South loves its diners, and it shows. From tiny soda fountains tucked into small towns to neon-lit 1950s throwbacks along bustling highways, these local eateries aren’t just for meals, they’re where neighbors gather, families celebrate and travelers taste a slice of history . Southern Living recently rounded up...
Suspect arrested for shooting that harmed teenager
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Wednesday shooting that harmed a teenager, court documents state. Austin Godfrey, 35, of Montgomery, was arrested Friday, charged with second degree assault and discharging a gun into an occupied vehicle. Wednesday, police responded to the...
Suspect arrested months after 2025 Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is under arrest in connection with a Montgomery murder in late September, according to court documents. Demitrius Tucker, 36, was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in the shooting death of Jasmine Chillous, as well as disorderly conduct and second degree assault. The incident...
Pike Road woman killed in Montgomery crash
Montgomery police are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Pike Road woman. The two-vehicle crash happened around 11:00 a.m. Wednesday on I-85 near Taylor Road. Police say they located the driver of one of the vehicles, 46-year-old Chera Robinson Doty, with life-threatening injuries. Doty was taken to...

















