Academy Street Career Innovation Center reopens
The first day of dual enrollment classes was held at the newly renovated Academy Street Career Innovation Center.
Rabid fox found in Autauga County; pet owners urged to take precautions
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – State health officials confirm that a rabid fox has been found in the Billingsley area of northeast Autauga County. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the fox was found late last week on private property near U.S. Highway 82 at Autauga County Road 1.
First Alert: Extreme heat gradually fades with occasional afternoon storms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Yesterday marked our third consecutive day of triple-digit heat and the fourth time in the last six days. We’ll come close to that mark again this afternoon. While slightly cooler air is in the forecast, it will take a couple of days to arrive. We’re...
Pay It Forward: Karen Russell of Montgomery
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Karen Russell of Montgomery is the kind of teacher every student wants. In fact, even her students say she is their favorite teacher. Russell works at Autauga Valley School in Prattville — teaching science for 7th through 12th grades. The school provides education for young male t
Two Days, Two Celebrations: Fall Fest and 10 Years Under the Lights in Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, Ala. – Fall is coming to Downtown Wetumpka, and Main Street Wetumpka is inviting the community to celebrate with a full weekend of events on September 26–27. The weekend begins with Wetumpka’s Front Porch Fall Fest on Saturday, September 26, followed by 10 Years Under the Lights, Main Street Wetumpka’s 10-yea
Alabama Public Television Commission sets special meeting to vote on controversial survey funding
The Alabama Public Television Commission will officially vote on the price of a controversial survey during a special called meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Alabama Public Television office in Montgomery, located at 1255 Madison Avenue. There will be a public comment period
Fox tests positive for rabies in Autauga County
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A fox found near the Billingsley junction in Autauga County has tested positive for rabies, prompting state health officials to urge caution. The animal was spotted acting abnormally and having trouble moving near the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1. The property
Overnight Montgomery shooting leaves man critically injured
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a man was critically injured in an overnight shooting, Montgomery police said. Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Poplar Street around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday where they found the victim with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital for.
Mid-South RC&D grants bring $138,241 to Autauga County projects
Communities across Autauga County are putting grant funding to work on projects that support student learning, athletic programs, firefighter safety, emergency communications and community facilities. The projects were highlighted during the Mid-South Resource Conservation and Development Council’s Project Day in Autau
Montgomery delays short-term rental ordinance again
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery city leaders are taking another two weeks to work through proposed regulations for Airbnb and other short-term rentals after a lengthy public hearing Tuesday exposed lingering concerns from property owners, residents and even members of the city council. The Montgomery City Council

















