Iconic Chris’ Hotdogs celebrates dramatically improved health score
Chris’ Hotdogs is a landmark Montgomery restaurant institution that has not only celebrated 100 years in business, but now a dramatically improved health score.
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Special U.S. flag display for vision-impaired veterans unveiled in Montgomery
Members of five chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution have unveiled a U.S. flag display at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center for visually-impaired veterans.
Brundidge man killed in ATV crash in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Brundidge man has been killed after crashing an ATV in Coffee County. Alabama State Troopers say 41-year-old Joshua Roberts was riding the ATV at about 1:45AM today when it hit a deer. He was thrown from the ATV and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened on Coffee County Road 111 near…
Two-A-Day High School Football Previews: Jaguars look to build a winning culture in 2026
The JAG Jaguars are headed into the 2026 season with clear expectations for themselves, as they look to be competitive in each game and build a winning culture.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting that he trailed the executive and gunned him down on a New York City street in 2024.
Two of Alabama’s powerhouse flag football programs slated to go head to head in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic
The Catholic Knights will open up the season going head to head with the nationally ranked Central Phenix City Red Devils in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic.
What’s Happening: August 14-16
A Montgomery tradition is back! It’s time for Buckmasters weekend!
Two-A-Day High School Football Previews: Panthers hope to build off the success of 2025
The Elmore County Panthers are looking to build off the success of the 2025 season, where they made a run in the playoffs and went 8-4 overall.
2-A-Day High School Football Previews: a new era begins at Percy Julian
In 2026 the Phoenix will begin a new era under head coach Fred Farrier.
River Region United Way launches 2026 fundraising campaign
The event brought together local leaders and supporters to showcase its “United is the Way We Thrive” campaign.
