How Do People Make Informed Choices When Selecting Elected Officials?
In Houston County, Alabama, a resident has expressed concerns over the lack of publicly available information regarding the qualifications and track records of elected officials. The resident specifically mentioned the current District Attorney, Russ Goodman, and the difficulty in finding detailed information about...
Prefiled bill would allow voluntary designation of medical status on driver’s licenses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Alabama lawmaker has prefiled a bill ahead of the 2026 legislative session that would allow Alabamians with certain medical diagnoses to have a discrete symbol on their driver’s license or nondriver identification card. Rep. Ontario Tillman (D-Bessmer) said House Bill 66 is meant to...
Governor Kay Ivey Voices Support as Operation Iron Ruck Begins
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey offered strong support Wednesday morning as student veterans from The University of Alabama and Auburn University began the annual Operation Iron Ruck march, an effort aimed at raising awareness about veteran suicide. Earlier this month, Governor Ivey welcomed student veterans from...
Alabama Power seeks to delay rate hike for new gas plant amid outcry
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. Alabama’s largest electric utility has proposed delaying an approved rate increase for an extra...
12 Alabama All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets Locals Say Are Worth The Drive
Alabama’s Gulf Coast serves up some of the freshest seafood you’ll find anywhere in the South. I’ve discovered that locals know exactly where to find the best all-you-can-eat buffets packed with shrimp, crab legs, and fried fish. Whether you’re craving traditional Southern-style seafood or something with an...
Montgomery chief urges change in bail law after mass shooting
The proposed expansion of Aniah's Law will be decided by Alabama voters in the upcoming primary.
Lowndesboro crash claims passenger’s life
A single-vehicle crash in Lowndesboro Wednesday morning claimed the life of a passenger and left the driver injured. The accident happened around 1:21 a.m. on Nov. 26 in the west bound lanes of U.S. Highway 80 near the 115-mile. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Carl Johnson, 61, of Selma was...
Alabama Dept. of Public Health urges caution, awareness of holiday-time illness
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Public Health says they are not seeing a lot of respiratory disease activity of what can be considered the ‘big 3′: COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, respiratory illnesses can spread quickly, and that includes at holiday dinners. Dr. Wes...
Prefiled Alabama bill would restrict information on voter lists
A prefiled Alabama House bill would cap charges for voter rolls and restrict voter information available from the rolls. HB 67, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, would limit charges for voter rolls to $1,000 and prohibits the agency from providing “personal information” to the public, from driver’s...
Montgomery man charged with Murder & Robbery in Coosa County
ROCKFORD, Ala. – A 27-year-old Montgomery man, Reginald Radontay Cooper, was arrested on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 charges of Non-Family Murder with a Gun and Theft of Property , $2,500 or greater. This is not Cooper’s first arrest on those same charges. He was arrested on those charges a...
