Pike Road Schools announces expansion to intermediate school campus
PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WAKA) – The rapidly-growing Pike Road school system has announced another expansion to serve its students. A new addition is planned to the historic intermediate school campus, located at the corner of Pike Road and Flinn Road. The addition will add 35 classrooms so that the school can accommodate 1,10
More Brutal Heat Ahead This Week
The dangerous heat continues and all indications are it’s going to stick around through end of the week. Temps will reach the mid to upper 90s highs. The heat index values will hover between 103 to 110 and that’s in the danger level. We suggest you continue to slow down and take it east during this brutal heat wave.
Fever Preview: Prattville Lions managing high expectations in 2026
The Lions are back with a talent-loaded roster as they look to be the last ones standing in December.
Strong to Severe Storms Tonight; Hot Week Ahead Before A Not As Hot Weekend
Alabama’s 42 Weather Live Channel: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into northern and Central Alabama this evening and tonight as a cold front pushes into the state. A few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. The Storm Prediction Center has pla
Montgomery Salvation Army to serve as cooling center
The Montgomery Salvation Army is opening its doors to the community as temperatures continue to rise.
Juvenile critically injured in weekend Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A juvenile was seriously injured in a shooting over the weekend in Montgomery, according to police. A police spokesman confirmed on Monday that the shooting happened Saturday, Aug. 15, around 11:35 p.m. Officers were called to the 4500 block of South Court Street where they found...
Man dies of stab wounds in Montgomery; suspect arrested
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A man has died after being stabbed in Montgomery. Police have arrested a suspect. Police say just before 2:15AM today, they were called to an area around Taft and Erskine streets. That is just off West Fairview Avenue not far from Interstate 65. That’s where...
Sons Kia presents scholarship money as it celebrates opening of new dealership facility
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – When a car dealership builds a new facility, you can usually expect banners, balloons and bargain deals. A Montgomery car dealership is celebrating its new building, with a twist. Sons Kia of Montgomery recently opened its new facility in its familiar location on Eastern Boulevard....
Alabama’s Healthcare High School to Address Shortages Welcomes First Students
First proposed by Gov. Ivey in 2023, the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences has officially welcomed its first students, making history and becoming the state's newest residential specialty high school.
WATCH: Jackson Hospital taking next steps to emerge from bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital has announced it is taking the next steps to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At a news conference this afternoon, CEO John Quinlivan announced that the necessary paperwork has now been signed and will be filed today with the federal bankruptcy court.

















