Local leaders honor military service and sacrifice
Local leaders gathered Thursday at the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize the men and women who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces, along with the families who share in their sacrifices, during a military appreciation proclamation program. David Lewis spoke about the importance of...
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama gives donation to area non-profits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama continued to help members of the River Region with another generous donation Thursday. HMMA’s 4,200 team members pledged more than $413,000 to the United Way of Alabama non profit. In fact, team members personally donated $343,000 out of their own...
Andrew Body could play against Jackson State. But it’s Aaron Frye’s offense
Alabama State could have another quarterback option available when the Hornets face Jackson State on Saturday. Andrew Body, who has not played since sustaining a wrist injury, is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery, and coach Eddie Robinson Jr. said he could be active. Robinson said he recently learned...
State prison officials looking for inmate missing from Montgomery job site
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Corrections needs your help finding a state prison inmate who was reported missing from his job site in Montgomery. ADOC is looking for Joseph Win Wampler, who was reported missing from the Heart of Alabama Food Bank at around 3PM. He was last seen wearing a brown state uniform.
Residents raise concerns over planned expansion of Montgomery data center
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A handful of Montgomery residents gathered at City Hall Thursday night to raise concerns about a planned expansion of Meta’s data center campus off Hyundai Boulevard, where some urged city leaders to slow down. Phase four calls for four more buildings at the facility off...
New Criminal Intelligence Center opens in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new state-of-the-art law enforcement center opens in downtown Montgomery on Thursday, bringing advanced technology and regional agencies under one roof to fight crime faster. The grand opening of the Sheriff Derrick Cunningham Criminal Intelligence Center is set for 11 a.m. at 131 South Perry Street.
Photos: Boats, cars, tools and more up for bid in Alabama surplus auction
When and where can the public view auction items in Montgomery?. Boats, outboard motors, cars, tools, computers, furniture and other items will be available in Alabama’s latest online state surplus auction. The auction opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and bidding closes on a rolling basis through Sunday,...
Standoff with hostage reported in Montgomery’s Wynlakes neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - First responders are on the scene of a standoff situation in Montgomery’s Wynlakes neighborhood. Details are limited, but Montgomery police tell WSFA 12 News that police responded to the 9700 block of Wynchase Circle around 2:20 p.m. on reports that an armed man was threatening to harm himself.
Ford Jr. must report to prison by Dec. 3
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has exactly three weeks to surrender to federal prison to serve his tax evasion sentence. He’ll serve that two-year sentence at a minimum-security prison on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Ford Jr. has until 2 in the afternoon on Dec. […]
Indiana man killed in three-vehicle crash in Autauga County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An Indiana man was killed and a Florida man was injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday night in Autauga County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Troopers said Herbert L. Jenkins, 66, of Hammond, Indiana, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox when he struck a...
