Portion of Montgomery’s Coliseum Boulevard closed for emergency repairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A portion of Coliseum Boulevard is being closed by the Montgomery Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board in order to perform emergency sewer line repairs, the city says. The closures started around 9 a.m. Friday and affects Coliseum Boulevard between Biltmore Avenue and Federal Drive. Barricades
Smithsonian exhibition brings Native American history into focus in Wetumpka
A piece of the Smithsonian is coming to Wetumpka this fall, bringing with it an opportunity for residents to take a closer look at some of the most familiar stories in American history. The Elmore County Museum has been selected as one of only five locations in Alabama to host...
Montgomery Police Department holds promotion ceremony
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Police Department is recognizing some of its top officers with a promotion ceremony. Today, at True Divine Baptist Church, Police Chief James Graboys gave congratulatory remarks to the officers for their achievements, thanking families for supporting their loved ones as they ris
Dunham’s Sports announces investment in Wetumpka
From: Andrew Stieb, Director of Communications and Tourism. The City of Wetumpka is proud to announce that Dunham’s Sports will be opening a new location in the former Food World building at Bienville Square Shopping Center, bringing new life to a property that has remained vacant for more than a decade.
4 minors arrested after 2 Montgomery robberies committed just minutes apart
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Four juveniles are under arrest and charged after reports of two different robberies, which happened within minutes of each other Thursday night. The Montgomery Police Department dispatched officers to the first scene, this one in the 2300 block of Charles Street, near Ann Street, around 9 p.m
Montgomery man charged in alleged beating of non-verbal son
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in the alleged abuse of his young son in Montgomery. Jamikal Duion Johnson is charged with child abuse/torture, according to court records made public Friday. The child is developmentally delayed and non-verbal, police stated in charging documents. The investigation began July 18 whe
Gavin Newsom kicking off tour of the South on Alabama’s civil rights trail
California governor and possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate Gavin Newsom is launching a four-day tour through Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina beginning Wednesday. The tour starts Sept. 2 in Montgomery, where Newsom will attend an event with newly elected Alabama Democratic Party Chair State Sen.
Prattville considers next chapter for the Autauga Prattville Public Library
The future of the Autauga Prattville Public Library is beginning to take shape as city leaders consider how to address the facility’s space needs while looking at possible long-term options for the community. The discussion took place Tuesday, Aug. 25, during the Prattville City Council’s budget work session. While...
Montgomery shooting leaves 2 in life-threatening condition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two men are fighting for their lives after an overnight shooting, Montgomery police are confirming. Police responded to the 2800 block of Lower Wetumpka Road just before 11:25 p.m. Thursday on reports of someone having been shot. On scene, first responders found two men with life-threatening..
WSFA to launch its new show ‘Capital Kickoff’
Capital Kickoff will be a 30 minute streaming show for college teams: University of Alabama, Auburn University, Troy University, and Alabama State University.

















