A trial date has been officially set for March 2, 2026 in the capital murder case of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of abducting and killing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.  According to WRBL, jury selection is scheduled to begin at the Municipal Complex in Tuskegee, a location chosen for its ability to accommodate a large jury […]

UAB Hospital has once again been named the top hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday. This marks the 12th consecutive year the hospital has received the No. 1 ranking in the state. “Being recognized as the top hospital […]

OWA Parks & Resort has announced the opening of several businesses in Downtown OWA, accompanied by the appointment of a new team leader tasked with supporting business development at the entertainment district. New businesses recently opened in Downtown OWA include Aura Adventures, Neon Rebellion, Jon Smith Subs, and Bikini Blini Bakery. The additions contribute to […]

Alabamians are devastated and in shock over the recent discovery of a hidden bunker in Bibb County used to house horrendous sex abuse crimes against children. In response, local residents are turning to faith and community for strength, gathering at multiple prayer vigils to support the victims. The abuse reportedly began as early as 2022 […]

A group of children in Sumter County will sleep a little more soundly this school year, thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations both in Sumter County and beyond. Supporters in the rural west Alabama community have launched a new initiative to provide beds to children who don’t have one of their own. The […]

A nearly 20-hour manhunt in Scottsboro over the weekend ended Saturday night with the capture of 29-year-old Daniel Victor McCarn, following a domestic incident and officer-involved shooting that prompted a statewide Blue Alert and a massive multi-agency search effort. The incident began around 1 a.m. Saturday, July 26 when the Scottsboro Police Department responded to […]

Alabama educators and administrators received some very welcome news this weekend with the release of $50 million in frozen federal funds for essential education programs. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Management and Budget released $21 million earmarked for afterschool and summer programs, after freezing the funds on June 30 to […]

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s push to renegotiate international trade deals, stating the tariff strategy could bring both immediate and lasting economic advantages for Alabama. In an interview with WSFA, Pate called the tariff negotiations a necessary “reset” to correct global trade policies that he says have worked […]

A tragic incident occurred in Birmingham earlier this week when a 3-year-old child was left in a hot car for several hours, resulting in his accidental death. Several news outlets reported that the victim was Keterrius “KJ” Sparks Jr. of Bessemer. At the time of the incident, the child was in the custody of the […]

The City of Montgomery and Mayor Steven Reed proudly announced on Thursday that they will soon address what they described as one of the top, most pressing requests they receive from constituents: A Ferris wheel. “Many people — both locals and tourists — have told us how great it would be to have an attraction […]

With Mobile’s first open-seat mayoral contest in two decades on the horizon, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-District 103) is urging her opponents to take part in two televised debates ahead of the August 26 general election, according to multiple news outlets. Drummond’s campaign announced plans to work with local television, radio, and digital news outlets […]

Alabama stands to gain nearly $119.4 million in military funding under the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, a bill championed by U.S. Senator Katie Britt. The legislation, which has advanced out of committee and is expected to be considered by the full Senate this week, includes direct funding for […]

Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade held a press conference , recorded live on ABC 33/40’s Facebook page, to detail the horrifying findings of a months-long investigation into a child sex trafficking ring that authorities say may have victimized at least 15 children. The abuse, which reportedly began as early as 2022, occurred in a concealed […]

Executive Director Steven Tears of the Montgomery Humane Society is issuing a plea for help from the community due to a surge in the number of dogs and cats received this summer. Tears told WSFA that more than 720 animals entered the facility’s care in the month of June alone. This increase has placed a […]

The Montgomery County Commission has voted to continue its financial support of Montgomery Whitewater, approving $1 million to help cover the venue’s operating expenses and existing bills. According to WAKA Action 8 News, commissioners discussed the progress and challenges of the 120-acre urban outdoor adventure park during their Tuesday meeting before approving the funds. Commission […]

The Central Alabama Water Board voted Monday to reduce how much it pays the Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) each month, after raising questions about the cost and the actual benefits of BBRC’s services. According to reporting from 1819 News, the board was asked to approve three invoices for $35,000 each, reflecting a higher monthly […]

Nick Derzis, Hoover’s police chief and a candidate for mayor, is calling on city leaders to join an ongoing lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue through the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) program. He cited what he called an unfair system that robs Hoover residents of the tax dollars they generate. […]

Gulf Shores city leaders are weighing whether to bring back the wildly popular Sand in My Boots festival for another year, keeping the Hangout Music Festival in its reimagined, more crowd-friendly format. At a work session on July 21, the City Council reviewed a proposal to extend the festival franchise agreement for 2026, following the […]

For the first time in 22 years — and the first time ever for Alabama — two young men from the same state have captured the top two leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation. Luke Lawson and Nick Frazier, both high school seniors from Alabama, were elected President and Vice President, respectively, during the […]

If you’ve noticed more out-of-state license plates around Alabama lately, you’re not imagining things. According to a report from Stacker, thousands of people moved to Alabama from across the country in 2022 — and most of them came from just a handful of states. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, Stacker ranked the top 25 states […]

A Homewood daycare employee was arrested Monday morning on attempted murder charges after an argument with a parent escalated into gunfire, according to the Homewood Police Department. Officers responded around 9:20 a.m. to a report of gunshots near ABC Daycare, located at 610 Columbiana Road. Police confirmed no one was injured in the incident. RELATED: […]

Alabama’s new hemp law was put to the test for the first time earlier this month with the arrest of Mary Noble in Athens on July 7. Noble was taken into custody for allegedly possessing prohibited hemp products, including seven Delta-9 pre-rolls and a Delta THC vape pen. She also faces charges of resisting arrest, […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® released its June Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report on Monday. The analysis revealed that home sales across the state continued to increase for the second consecutive month in June, with numbers rising 8.2% over May and 10.9% over the same period in 2024. While the sustained growth was a […]

U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (AL-02) and Barry Moore (AL-01) have united behind new bipartisan legislation aimed at advancing the long-awaited Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project in Alabama. The Bridge Investment and Modernization Act, introduced by Figures and Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04), would extend and increase funding for bridge infrastructure through 2031. According […]