What The Tech: iOS 26, the latest I-phone update
While you can't fully undo iOS 26, you can turn down some of the changes and make your iPhone feel more familiar again.
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The Conecuh County Alabama Extension and ADEM provide rain barrels for Local Use
The Conecuh County Alabama Extension held a workshop today to help residents learn how to use rain barrels in an effort to better sustain the state's natural resources.Â
Ft. Deposit finally swears in new mayor, most of town council
Ft. Deposit has now sworn in a new mayor and most of its town council after having to hold elections for a second time.
Three men face arson charges in Marion fire
Authorities in Perry County have arrested three Marion men on arson charges.
Ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden charged with killing wife
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home.
YMCA Opens Registration for Stride for Kids Race and Spring Soccer
The YMCA's 13th annual Stride for Kids Race is set for April 11, 2026, and will include a 5K and a one-mile fun run.
WATCH: Mayor Steven Reed outlines city progress so far in 2026
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city is experiencing positive momentum in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure investment, housing affordability and downtown development.
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
The Clintons had resisted the subpoenas for months after the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for their testimony last August as it opened an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika missing teen found safe
Police say 16-year-old Marcus Thomas, Jr. was last seen around 7:00 p.m. Monday near Wyndham Village Court.
What The Tech: When is the best time to buy a new TV?
The Super Bowl is still a good time to buy a TV. It’s just no longer the best time. If you can wait until new models arrive later in the spring, that’s when you’re more likely to find the biggest savings on higher end TVs.
Update: Disappearance of "Today" show host's mother now considered a crime
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother is missing in Arizona, and authorities suspect a crime.
Body of Opelika man found after fire inside a shed
The body of an Opelika man has been discovered after firefighters put out a fire inside a shed.
Mardi Gras Festivities Roll Into Millbrook This Weekend
The Millbrook Revelers will host the largest Mardi Gras celebration north of Mobile with more than 60 vendors on site.
Local Artists Asked to Share Montgomery’s Story for Black History Month
Selected pieces will be exhibited February 13–28, 2026, at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library.
First business opens at new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road
The first of several businesses has now opened in the new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road.
U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether to hear Alabama case on panhandling
The U.S. Supreme Court could take up a case about whether panhandling can be banned. It's a debate with a Montgomery connection.
Tuskegee University men's basketball coach briefly handcuffed after game at Morehouse
Tuskegee men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse's basketball and football teams over the weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Butler County manhunt canceled; suspect still on the loose
A manhunt in Butler County has been canceled because it's believed that the suspect is no longer in the area.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, forecasting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced that her office is now accepting art from high school students for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
What the Tech App of the Day: Speechify
Speechify is a text-to-speech app that turns written content into audio using surprisingly natural-sounding voices. Instead of staring at a screen, you can listen while driving, walking, or doing something else.
Alabama Boys Foundation holds gala to raise money for literacy programs
Hundreds of people gathered at the RSA Activity Center for inaugural Alabama Boys Foundation fundraising gala
Montgomery staple featured in new documentary
Many people came out to the Capri Theatre in Montgomery to see a special viewing of a documentary about the famous Chris' Hot Dogs on Sunday.
Grass fire spreads to three buildings on Congressman Dickinson Drive in Montgomery
Montgomery Fire/Rescue units have battled a three-alarm fire in the 1800 block of Congressman Dickinson Drive.
