Alabama News

November 19, 2024MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement:“It is with profound sadness I share the news that former State Finance Director Kelly Butler has passed away after his valiant fight [...]

Alabama’s Department of Labor reports almost 80,000 new jobs ads were posted last month. That’s up from just under a half-percent from September. The five occupations with the most online ads are: Registered nurses Retail [...]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared a video message ahead of Veterans Day, honoring the courage and dedication of Alabama’s more than 400,000 – and our nation’s – veterans. Governor Ivey reflects on [...]

Alabama Linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) and Alabama Defensive Back DaShawn Jones (7) tackle the quarterback against LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024.By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Hunter Brantley Alabama [...]

MONTGOMERY – In a historic partnership to tackle the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across America, Governor Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama joined forces with the state of Virginia to participate in Operation Free, [...]

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Diego Pavia threw a pair of touchdown passes, including a 4-yarder to Eli Stowers with 4:18 left, and Vanderbilt became bowl eligible for the first time since 2018 with a 17-7 win over [...]

Posted: Nov 1, 2024 4:01 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News More construction is coming to the same stretch of Interstate 85 in Macon County, near the Montgomery County line. Starting Sunday,  the Alabama [...]

October 25, 2024MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced Alabama is deploying an additional 125 soldiers to the Southern Border.“Over the last four years, securing the Southern Border has not been a priority for [...]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama is No. 14 in the latest AP Top 25 college football poll after downing Missouri, 34-0, on Saturday. The Crimson Tide was ranked No. 1 in the poll after defeating [...]

MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated over $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding to four economic development organizations across the state, accelerating the development of [...]

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A three-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning left an Arley man dead, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Chadrick Kilpatrick, 51, was fatally injured around 5:10 a.m. when the [...]

Last Monday, Councilman Derek Murphy took a moment to address an issue that city council President John Lyda and Mayor Frank Brocato have ignored for months. The problem, which Alabama Today first brought to light [...]

October 11, 2024MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the deployment of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and [...]

Alabama Wide Receiver Ryan Williams (2) in action against South Carolina at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024.  It wasn’t the bounce-back performance to silence critics and alleviate [...]

(NEXSTAR) — The end of daylight saving time is fast approaching, and for some across the country, there’s hope that this will be the last time we change the clocks.  Whatever side of the “lock [...]

Personal: Trevion Ware is from Dallas, Tx, born February 16th. He is a 2018 High school graduate from Dallas Carter High School. He attended 3 colleges, Texas A&M University Commerce, Butler Community College, and The [...]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she has received a forward-thinking economic strategic plan presented by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, the [...]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) -- Mobile Police are trying to cut down on the number of car burglaries and stolen guns. In some areas of the city they have noticed an increase in thefts from cars. [...]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- As we start to uncover the extent of the damage Hurricane Helene brought to the southeast, many organizations are collecting donations to send to impacted areas. Many people seeing the damage [...]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the retirement of Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. She also shared she is appointing her former Cabinet member, Marty Redden, to lead the Department as [...]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2.  Beeker will finish the unexpired term of his father, Chris [...]

Earlier this week, the Alabama Certificate of Need Board unanimously approved the city of Hoover’s application to build an outpatient surgical center. The surgical center is set to be the cornerstone of the Riverwalk Village project. [...]

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $42 million for “last-mile” high-speed internet projects in 23 Alabama counties.The latest Capital Projects Fund grants will cover 2,347 miles and provide broadband availability to more than [...]

PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Seven local High School bands from across central Alabama filled Pelham High School’s football stadium Wednesday for the Crimson Cavalcade of Bands. Pelham High School hosted the non-competitive annual event, sponsored [...]

Posted: Sep 17, 2024 7:41 PM CDT by George McDonald From the West Alabama Newsroom– A partnership between Wallace Community College Selma — the Craig Field Airport Authority — and Marion Military Institute — aims [...]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - Many areas in western and central Alabama are bracing for impacts from Francine, which hit the Gulf Coast as a category 2 hurricane. “The main thing, you know, I guess in [...]

Posted: Sep 10, 2024 9:07 PM CDT Updated: Sep 10, 2024 9:10 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News We are a little over three weeks away from “The 12 Best Days of Fall.” The [...]

Jalen Milroe watched from the sidelines as Alabama’s offense sputtered against South Florida last season. Kalen DeBoer was coaching at Washington. And Ryan Williams was a high school junior at the time. Now, they are central figures [...]

SPOTTY SHOWERS LATER TODAY: We will mention the chance of a few widely scattered showers today and Wednesday, but the chance of any one location seeing rain is 25% or less both days. Otherwise, expect [...]

August 30, 2024MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared a video message ahead of Labor Day weekend, honoring the hardworking men and women across Alabama whose efforts keep the state thriving.In the video, Governor [...]

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Our game of the week was one of the oldest rivalries in Alabama football history as it was the 93rd meeting between Murphy and McGill-Toolen. The Yellow Jackets took victory over [...]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – If you have tickets to a game inside Bryant Denny Stadium, hotel sales directors suggest you book your room now if you have not already. If you’ve spent a Saturday in [...]

ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Boys and Girls Clubs of East Central Alabama are getting ready this week for the biggest fundraiser of the year. The nonprofit helps youth build better futures through mentors who [...]

August 19, 2024MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her recent appointments made to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The newly established Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, a legislative priority of [...]

For months, the City of Hoover has attempted to hide the details of its ongoing forensic audit while evading questions about its annual audit. At the August 05, 2024 city council meeting, Mayor Frank Brocato [...]

Happy Sunday to all! Currently central Alabama is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10pm. These storms can produce damaging wind gusts and some hail. For the rest of the day we will continue to [...]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Food Bank of North Alabama celebrated three milestones Thursday. One is the food bank officially unveiling its new distribution center and headquarters. All three of these milestones share a common [...]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of eight distinguished business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance, a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation through the [...]