Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery marks a record year of family enjoyment, rodeo excitement, and community support
30th Annual Buckmasters Expo The 30th Annual Buckmasters Expo, presented by Mountain Dew, drew over 25,000 attendees to downtown Montgomery from August 15-17, 2025. Organizers are calling this the best year yet. This year saw the return of the Young Bucks Ballroom, where kids and families could engage in free activities like balloon art, crafts, […]
Tucker Smith earns Rookie of the Year honors to accompany his Bassmaster trophies
Tucker Smith Excels in Fishing Competitions Tucker Smith has made quite a name for himself, particularly during his early years on the circuit. It seems like every time he competes, there’s this unexpected thrill that keeps everyone guessing, especially on the second day of events. It’s clear that Smith is hunting for another trophy to […]
Working for the safety of Alabamians and supporting law enforcement: Britt honored with the Crime Stopper of the Year Award
Sen. Katie Britt Receives Crime Stopper of the Year Award U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is garnering attention for her strong backing of law enforcement and her initiatives aimed at tackling crime in America. On Thursday, she was awarded the Crime Stopper of the Year Award by Metro Alabama Crime Stopper. This year’s award coincided […]
Newt Gingrich Foresees What Will Be Most Important to Voters Next Year
Gingrich Predicts Economic and Political Divide in 2026 On Monday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich shared his views on Fox Business, suggesting that voters will encounter stark economic and political choices in 2026. During his appearance on “Kudrow,” Gingrich expressed optimism about the economic direction under President Donald Trump’s policies. He argued that initiatives like […]
Cochise County Supervisors authorize a $293 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
Kochise County Special Meeting Summary The Kochise County Board of Supervisors met on July 8, 2025, in a special session to discuss significant budgetary matters impacting the community. This meeting, held in the Melody Lane hearing room, was accessible to the public both in-person and online via Microsoft Teams, enhancing transparency and community participation. A […]
Ex-Bibb County teacher warned of issues a year prior to child sex abuse case emergence
As more unsettling information surfaces in the Bibb County child sexual abuse case, some locals are reexamining troubling signs they previously noted. A former teacher from the area, who chose to remain anonymous, believes they saw red flags. According to an interview, law enforcement had raised alarms about certain students nearly a year prior to […]
Gulf Shores looks forward to another year of Hangout Fest with a new style after the success of Sand in my Boots.
City leaders in Gulf Shores are rethinking the future of the There’s Sand in My Boots Festival, possibly looking to regain some of the popularity lost in previous years. They’ve also been considering the structure of the Hangout Music Festival to make it more appealing to attendees. During a work session on July 21, the […]
New area code 483 will be introduced next year as an overlay for central and southeast Alabama.
Residents currently using the 334 area code will soon need to dial ten digits for calls, aligning with other states as the new 483 area code overlay is set to roll out next year. To help ease into this transition, customers in the 334 area are advised to start practicing ten-digit dialing in advance of […]
Gila County woman remains missing after a year, possible foul play involved
Natalie Sebastian has been missing for over a year, and her husband is reaching out for any information regarding her. He shared with 12News their sense of urgency about her case. In Grove, Arizona, the Gira County Sheriff’s Office is appealing to the public for assistance in locating her. Natalie was last seen leaving her […]
Half a year after the fire, has Mayor Karen Bass taken sufficient action for the Palisades?
Mayor Karen Bass Navigates Recovery Challenges After LA Fires Six months post-disaster in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass was set to commemorate the occasion with Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials. But instead of making her way to Pasadena for a press conference, she unexpectedly redirected her Black SUV to MacArthur Park, where […]