Beloved Alabama author Fannie Flagg says people need laughter, and chihuahuas can help
“Fried Green Tomatoes” author Fannie Flagg is an optimist by nature, one who has spent a career as an actor, comedian and author making people laugh. The Birmingham native hopes her new book, a collection of short stories to be released Aug. 11, 2025, will spread positivity and bring smiles to any grumpy Americans...
This Alabama city has some of the best drivers in the nation
Huntsville roads are safer than they were 10 years ago. The average time between car accidents for Huntsville drivers increased from 11.7 to 12 years between 2015 and 2025, according to insurance provider Allstate. That’s among the 12 safest large cities in the nation. Meanwhile, Alabama’s other large cities...
5-Star Jireh Edwards Commits To Alabama
5-star safety Jireh Edwards announced he attend Alabama on 247 Sports.
First Alert: Hot and humid Fourth of July weekend ahead
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The holiday weekend will be hot and humid! High temperatures will climb into the lower to mid-90s, and the added humidity will make it feel even warmer outdoors. As for rain chances, while they’re never zero, they’ll be much lower than the widespread activity we experienced through late June...
Montgomery man pleads guilty to armed robbery of a dry cleaning business
A Montgomery man arrested for armed robbery of a well-known dry cleaning business has pleaded guilty. Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson says 58-year-old Zedekiah Sykes entered his plea in federal court on Thursday. At around 6 p.m. on March 10, owner Jim Massey was alone in his office on South...
Fireworks blamed for Wetumpka house fire Friday night
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - A house caught on fire Friday night due to fireworks, according to the Redland Volunteer Fire Department. RVFD responded to the Jackson Road and Brookwood area at around 10 p.m. on reports of a fully engulfed house fire. There were no reports of any injuries. Not...
Alabama lawmakers react to expected passage of Big Beautiful Bill
Russellville Police put up cameras to stop illegal littering in its track. Keeping an eye on an rising problem, Russellville city leaders have placed three cameras to catch people illegally dumping off items on the side of the road. Huntsville Police DUI Task Force to carry out traffic safety checkpoints.
Execution date set for northeast Alabama man convicted of gas station clerk’s murder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A man who killed a store clerk during a robbery at a northeast Alabama convenience store in 1997 now knows when the state will put him to death. 49-year-old Geoffrey Todd West now has a 30-hour time frame for execution set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25th, and will end Friday,...
UNA emerges as state leader in increase in number of graduates
FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has achieved yet another milestone – this time in the number of students graduating from the institution. According to data compiled by the […] The post UNA emerges as state leader in increase in number of graduates appeared first on 256 Today .
9 Best Thrift Shops in The State of Alabama
Alabama's Thrifting Treasure Troves: Discover the 9 Best Thrift Stores. 1. Sozo Trading Co. (Birmingham) Sozo Trading Co. transcends the typical thrift store experience. This carefully curated space exudes a vintage-meets-modern aesthetic, offering discerning shoppers a handpicked selection of clothing, antique...