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LifeSouth sends urgent call for blood donors amid summer shortage

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers needs donors, saying its blood supply is running dangerously low. This blood shortage is not a new issue; it seems to happen every summer, and it could affect patient care. Blood supply generally runs low this time of year as the summer...
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Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches breaks ground on donation and storage facility

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A new donation and storage facility is expected to make a big difference for the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Organizers and local leaders came together Wednesday to break ground on the new facility that will allow them to receive, organize and distribute donated items. All...
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First Alert Weather Day: Dangerous heat again today, latest on Tropical Storm Bertha

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Today is a First Alert Weather Day because dangerous heat and humidity will drive heat index values above 105 degrees in spots during the hottest part of the afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect now through 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Jefferson, Shelby, Picke
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Pike Road consolidates fire service under one fire department

FILE – Pike Road Town Hall in Pike Road – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News. PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WAKA) – Pike Road has announced that it is consolidating its primary fire and emergency services under one provider. Mayor Gordon Stone says that today, the Pike Road...
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Elmore school board expected to reverse leggings ban after parent concerns

The Elmore County Board of Education is expected to reverse its newly adopted ban on leggings for students after hearing concerns from parents and discussing the issue during Tuesday night’s work session and regular board meeting. Following a lengthy discussion during the work session, Superintendent Richard Dennis tol
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Missing juvenile reported in Bullock County, Montgomery area

Bullock County authorities are actively searching for a missing juvenile who was last seen in the early morning hours of July 21, 2026. The missing individual is described as a Black female, 15 years old (Date of Birth: December 26, 2010), approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds.
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Alabama Department of Public Health holds public hearing on possible marijuana reclassification

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama State Committee of Public health is considering whether to allow the rescheduling of marijuana and held a public hearing Wednesday morning to hear from the public on the possible change. In April, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration changed the classification of marijuana p
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Missing Union Springs girl sought by police

UNION SPRINGS, Ala. (WSFA) - Bullock County authorities are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Jennifer Black left her home in Union Springs around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday and traveled to Montgomery, according to authorities. Her last known location was pinpointed several hours later around 3:15
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Montgomery Mayor Reed names Kwasi Obeng Chief Of Staff

Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed has appointed Kwasi K. Obeng to serve as chief of staff for the city of Montgomery. Obeng began serving in the role Friday, July 17, 2026. Obeng brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in municipal government, public administration, organizational transformation and
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Volunteers pack ‘Christmas in July’ bags Tuesday

Meals on Wheels Montgomery is preparing to deliver summer support to local, homebound seniors during its third annual 'Christmas in July' event.

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