Open in NewsBreak

Eclectic

See all locations
Customize your news
55°F
publisher avatar

LATEST NEWS

WSFA

website

Remains of Elmore County man missing since August found

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The search for a man missing out of Elmore County since August came to an end Sunday after his remains were located, according to one of his family members. The body believed to be that of William Austin Matthews, who was last seen Aug. 31,...

Elmore County, AL · 5h
article img

elmoreautauganews.com

website

From spilling the tea to facing two identity theft charges

An identity theft investigation involving multiple victims and agencies has led to the arrest of a suspect in Elmore County. According to the Eclectic Police Department, Justin Pack from Tallassee, Alabama turned himself today after investigators obtained an arrest warrant following an investigation that began in October. Pack reportedly confessed to the offenses and is currently being held in the Elmore County Jail.

Elmore County, AL · 2d
article img

WSFA

website

Man killed father before fatally shooting himself in Elmore County

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man fatally shot his father at a home in the Seman community before apparently killing himself, investigators said. Deputies responded to a residence on Tower Hill Road around 6:30 a.m. after a caller told dispatchers he had shot and killed his father and spoke about suicide. Contact with the caller was then lost, authorities said.

Elmore County, AL · 1d
article img

elmoreautauganews.com

website

Emerald Mountain Expressway set to increase toll rates

Starting Monday, drivers on the Emerald Mountain Expressway will pay higher tolls. American Roads, the company that runs the expressway, is now putting the delayed toll increase in place. With the new rates, passenger cars will pay $3 in cash to cross the bridge. Freedom Pass users will pay $2.50...

Elmore, AL · 1d
article img

watchtheyard.com

website

Meet Mister and Miss Tuskegee University (2026-2027): Micah Bell and Leslie Green

HBCU Kings and Queens carry more than a title. They carry the culture, the history, and the pride of their entire campus every time they step onto the yard. That is why we at Watch The Yard are launching a new series dedicated to introducing you to the leaders wearing the crown this year, continuing with Tuskegee University.

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

WSFA

website

Juvenile critically injured in Friday Montgomery shooting

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile in critical condition Friday. Police said officers found the juvenile at an area hospital around noon after receiving a report of a shooting. The victim had sustained a single life-threatening gunshot wound and was being treated for his injuries, police said.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

website

Montgomery investigators seeking help after Oct. 12 homicide

Investigators with the Montgomery Police Department are asking for help in finding the answers to a homicide that took place on Oct 12. According to CrimeStoppers 215 STOP Jabreil Strowder was murdered at around 3:11 a.m. at the 900 block of South Union Street. "Even the smallest piece of information...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

WSFA

website

Montgomery police investigating I-65 crash involving pedestrian

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian late Thursday morning. The crash happened around 11:16 a.m., near I-65 South and Exit 166. Officers arrived at the scene and found an unidentified man who sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, according to the Montgomery Police Department.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

AL.com

publisher · 285.2K followers

Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

WSFA

website

Montgomery police warn drivers, pedestrians after 2 deadly hit-and-runs

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are warning drivers and pedestrians after two deadly hit-and-run crashes. The cases bring the city to nine deadly pedestrian crashes and 27 traffic deaths this year, police said. Police said the city is seeing too many deadly encounters between cars and people on foot.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

alpolitics.com

website

Governor-Elect Tuberville Names Jordan Doufexis as Chief of Staff

MONTGOMERY – Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville today announced that Jordan Doufexis, his current Chief of Staff in the United States Senate, will serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor. The appointment marks the first official personnel announcement from Tuberville's Golden Age Transition Team. As Tuberville's Senate Chief of Staff,...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

nildealnow.com

website

Very Cold Air Mass Could Bring First Real Freeze to Alabama Including Huntsville, Birmingham, and Florence Next Weekend With Lows Near 29

ALABAMA — A very cold air mass for this time of year could settle over the Deep South late next week, with the coldest air compared to normal centered right over Alabama. The latest GFS model shows Saturday morning, November 14, starting in the upper 20s across North Alabama, with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Montgomery and Auburn. The event is still about eight days out, and one model run does not make a forecast, but residents with outdoor plants or pets should start thinking about a plan.

Alabama · 1d

WSFA

website

Families of the Year: The McGee Family

Meet the McGee Family, one of three extraordinary families chosen for actively working to make a difference in our community.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

prepsnet.com

website

Hoover vs. Thompson, Spain Park vs. Prattville Lead Projected 2026 AHSAA, AISA Second-Round Playoff Pairings

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The first round is in the books, and the second round of the 2026 Alabama high school football playoffs is shaping up to deliver some heavyweight clashes. Hoover travels to Thompson. Spain Park gets a rematch at No. 1 Prattville. Hewitt-Trussville heads north to James Clemens. Those three Class 6A showdowns lead a packed slate of projected pairings across every AHSAA classification and the AISA brackets.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

WSFA

website

Montgomery County’s unsheltered population rises 50% as shelter beds disappear, local non-profit says

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A 50% increase in unsheltered people in the last two years: that’s what the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) found in its latest census of Montgomery County. While they stress the census is just a one-night snapshot, the latest count showed at least 364...

Montgomery County, AL · 2d

WSFA

website

Autauga County warns residents about upcoming railroad crossing closures

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Seven railroad crossings in the Marbury and Deatsville areas will temporarily close for work beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, and continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 17. The County warns residents, businesses, school transportation providers, and commuters to prepare for disruptions and make alternate travel plans. Railroad Crossing closure...

Autauga County, AL · 1d

thecallnews.com

website

Citronelle forces seven turnovers and still loses to Marbury’s fourth-quarter comeback

DEATSVILLE — Citronelle coach Jason Rowell has seen moments both rewarding and nonsensical while building a football program designed to compete at a championship level but nothing like what he and his Wildcats experienced on Friday night. Rowell has taken Citronelle to the playoffs in three straight years, something...

Citronelle, AL · 1d

waka.com

website

Forget the Sleigh: Skydiving Santa Will be Dropping Into Prattville Soon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Forget the sleigh! Santa Claus is trading his reindeer for a parachute as he makes a special skydiving entrance in Prattville. The Santa Drop will be on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Willis Bradford YMCA, bringing a festive lineup of activities for the entire family.

Prattville, AL · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

You’d Never Expect To Find Alabama’s Best Italian Food Inside This Old Bank Building

Some buildings have a way of keeping their best secrets locked up tight, and this one held onto its greatest secret until someone decided to fill it with pasta and possibility. Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

The Montgomery Advertiser

partner publisher · 29.3K followers

See all Alabama high school football postseason brackets, AHSAA Round 2

The chase for an Alabama high school football state championship is getting thinner as teams across the state prepare for the second round of the 2026 AHSAA playoffs. Second-round matchups are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, where teams will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals. The private school classifications will play four postseason rounds, while the public school classifications will play five. For the first time, the AHSAA football state championships will be held in Mobile. Flag football championships kick off the event Dec. 1, followed by the private school championships Dec. 2 and the six public school classifications Dec. 3-5. Here's the complete second-round schedule for the 2026 AHSAA high school football playoffs across Alabama, organized by classification. STATE TITLE PICKS: Picking eight 2026 AHSAA football state champions FINAL SCORES: Alabama high school football first-round scores, live updates in AHSAA playoffs AHSAA football second-round playoff schedule, bracket for Round 2 Class 6A Hewitt-Trussville (7-4) at James Clemens (8-2) Foley (7-4) at Auburn (7-3) Spain Park (7-4) at Prattville (10-0) Carver-Montgomery (7-4) at Daphne (7-3) Baker (6-5) at Central-Phenix City (9-1) Vestavia Hills (8-2) at Sparkman (9-2) Opelika (5-5) at Fairhope (8-2) Hoover (5-6) at Thompson (8-1) Class 5A

Montgomery, AL · 1d