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In wake of assassination attempt, Alabama GOP leaders coalesce behind Trump at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A number of leading Republican figures from Alabama participated in the Republican National Convention this past week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all shared a similar message: that the Republican Party was wholly unified behind now-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That wasn’t necessarily the case seven years...
Local athletes compete in AHSAA All-Star Week
Briarwood’s Taylor Leib (10) dribbles the ball during the Class 6A girls championship game against Mountain Brook at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Briarwood fell to Mountain Brook 2-0. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. The Alabama High School Athletic Association held its annual All-Star...
Major reductions in prescription drug prices for some with Medicare could raise premiums
Significant changes in prescription drug prices for people with Medicare in Alabama will soon become a reality saving them hundreds of dollars, but the difference could be made up elsewhere prompting a potential spike in their monthly premiums.
2 teenagers charged in Montgomery Murder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two teenagers have been charged with capital murder in the death of Hector Bamaca Yoc, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Yoc was fatally shot early Thursday morning on West South Boulevard near the I-65 interchange. two sixteen-year-old juvenile boys from Lowndes County were identified as...
Message from the Director: Join Us for a Book Club and Author Visit with Dolen Perkins Valdez
Do you enjoy popular fiction titles and discussing them with other readers? If this sounds like you, we warmly invite you to join us on Zoom Wednesday, July 24th, at 7 p.m. for our Bookish Vibes Book Club. Author Dolen Perkins Valdez will be discussing her novel Take My Hand.
AHSAA Brings Central Basketball Regionals Back to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has officially signed an agreement with Alabama State University (ASU) to host the Central and South Regional basketball tournaments in Montgomery for the next three years (2025, 2026, and 2027). Tournament Locations. The Central Regional will take place at...
Alabama State names Camise Patterson Head Softball Coach
After former Head Softball Coach Todd Bradley recently stepped down to focus on his health, Alabama State names Camise Patterson the 8th Head Coach of the program. The announcement was made by Alabama State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Jason Cable. “I am beyond excited to...
Update: Flood advisory issued for Autauga and Chilton counties Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory at 3:31 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Autauga and Chilton counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage...
Prattville Founders’ Day celebration brings history to life
The Autauga County Heritage Association beat the rain and hosted the annual Founders Day celebration at Pratt Cemetery. Daniel Pratt, the man and myth that shaped and paved the way for Prattville to become the city it is today. Pratt was one of the first to establish an industrial village in the state of Alabama, and the one who introduced the industrial revolution to Alabama and the southern U.S.
Anglers hit the Dauphin Island coast for 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday wrapped up the first day of anglers fishing off Dauphin Island hoping to reel in a prized catch. Big fish, small fish, redfish, and even a “big black fish” all pulled out of the gulf for the 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The rodeo had an estimated […]
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