KICKOFF COUNTDOWN: O’Neal finds hope in arrival at Park Crossing
L.A. O’Neal grew up in a state-championship program in Reeltown, won as a head coach in previous stints and has created a reputation for rebuilding programs. But now at Park Crossing, is he biting off more than he can chew?. The Thunderbirds have struggled as a program going back...
Longtime Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal dies at 74
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Longtime restaurant owner Gail Royal died Friday following an extensive battle with cancer. She was 74 years old. Gail’s Down the Street Cafe announced her passing Saturday on social media. “We will surely miss her, but are relieved she’s no longer in pain and is...
Millbrook police to increase traffic enforcement on Monday
Monday, August 10, 2026, will be the first day back to school for students here in Millbrook and across Elmore County. There will be more traffic on the roadways beginning that morning, as school busses, parents transporting children and students licensed to drive will be making their way to school. The Millbrook Polic
A lot of fun events coming to Garrett Coliseum
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – There are a lot of exciting events coming to Montgomery’s Garrett Coliseum. The 2026 Alabama Open Horseman’s Association State Championship Horse Show will take place Labor Day Weekend. Pickle Festival is returning once again to Garrett Coliseum. It will take place Saturday, October...
‘He was only 20′: Mother of man killed in June gas station shooting left...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Ebony Foster is left to sift through the memories, possessions and photos of her son, Demarion Calhoun. That’s all she has left. “I’ll never get to see (my) grandkids,” Foster said. “I’ll never be a part of a wedding for him. He was only 20.”
Fridays in the Kitchen: Beefed-Up Ramen Stir-Fry
Kathy Phillips, owner of Kathy's Southern Kitchen, joined WSFA live in the Bryan Jewelry Kitchen to share one of her easy 15 minute recipes.
Preserving Wetumpka’s past: Historic Calaboose receives grant for roof replacement
For more than 200 years, a small structure in downtown Wetumpka has stood as a reminder of the community’s earliest days, witnessing the city’s growth from a young Alabama settlement into the community it is today. Now, a new preservation effort will help protect one of Wetumpka’s oldest...
First Baptist Church Greater Washington Park holds Annual Community Health Fair
On Aug. 15,local church invites the community to its annual Health Fair, offering an opportunity to learn more about health and wellness.
MPD Continue Searching for Montgomery Woman Missing Since June
Montgomery Police are continuing to search for a woman who's been missing since June. Thirty-one-year-old Shachina Watson was last seen in the Gibbs Village area. Police do not have a description of what Watson was wearing at the time of her disappearance. Anyone who can help in the investigation is...
Chika’s Official Day Falls on the ‘Fade in the Water’ Anniversary
Three years ago, August 5 became permanently etched into Black internet lore. What started as the Montgomery Riverfront brawl — later dubbed the Montgomery Riverfront Uprising, “Fade in the Water” and, more recently, “Chairteenth” — quickly became one of the most memorable moments in Black social media history.
