Bill would require schools across Alabama to recite the Pledge of Allegiance every day...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new bill pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives seeks to amend the state constitution to require school districts hold the Pledge of Allegiance every day, or face dire financial consequences. The bill, HB43, was filed Thursday by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, would amend part...
Under an Alabama oak in 1830, two men sealed the fate of 15,000 Choctaws
Wikimedia Commons/Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division. In the 1820s, an oak tree near Demopolis, Alabama became the site of talks that would change a nation. U.S. Indian Agent George Gaines met with Choctaw Chief Pushmataha under what came to be known as the Pushmataha Oak. Their talks led...
From Chickasaw territory to chattel slavery: the dark origins of an Alabama plantation
Armstead Barton’s Cotton Empire on Stolen Chickasaw Territory. Barton Hall stands as a stark reminder of how wealth grew from stolen land. The Chickasaw Nation lost 2.25 million acres in 1805, then more land in 1816 through forced treaties. Armstead Barton, born in Tennessee, moved to Alabama and built his fortune on...
Body pulled from Alabama River in Prattville
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A death investigation is underway after a body was pulled from the Alabama River in Prattville Friday morning, Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson is confirming. The man’s body was discovered by fishermen around 9 a.m., the chief said, near a train trestle that crosses over the...
Police searching for suspect who robbed, stabbed man in Montgomery
The auction is selling different items such as gift certificates, ASF tickets, and Cloverdale theater tickets. Bailey Glasgow discusses different restaurants that will be giving out samples, open bars, and live music at the customer's expense. Updated: 3 hours ago. Zoobilation board member Dwight Rogers explains...
Montgomery road gets special repaving in pilot program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A stretch of road in Montgomery has been given a special repaving as part of a new safety initiative. Crews have installed a layer of High Friction Surface Treatment, or HFST, over Pelzer Avenue between Wareingwood Drive and Honeysuckle Road. This new pavement is designed to increase...
Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital offers game-changing kidney stone treatment
Jackson Hospital has introduced a groundbreaking kidney stone treatment called V-U-R-S, marking a significant advancement in patient care. This innovative procedure is the first of its kind in the region and aims to offer a faster and safer solution for those suffering from kidney stones. Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, a...
Trader Joe’s adds 9 new stores to ‘coming soon’ list: Are any in Alabama?
Popular grocery chain Trader Joe’s has added nine new stores to its “coming soon” list, with one scheduled to open by the end of this month. The store, which gained a cult following through TikTok and other social media sites, will be opening a new location in Myrtle Beach, SC on Sept. 30.
Arrest made in Sunday Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect is now charged in connection to a weekend Montgomery homicide. Detrick Donnell Johnson, 22, is accused of fatally shooting Kendal Foy, 20, around 2:15 Sunday morning, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Johnson was identified as a suspect, arrested, and taken to the...
Biting Flies in Alabama: How to Identify and Avoid Each Type
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alabama’s warm, humid climate creates perfect breeding conditions for aggressive biting flies that can turn outdoor activities into… This article, Biting Flies in Alabama: How to Identify and Avoid Each Type , appeared first on Animal of...
