Damage reports begin, utility crews start power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thousands of people across South and Central Alabama are waking up without power Saturday morning. The outages come after Hurricane Isaias left behind downed power lines, fallen trees, and damage to homes and businesses. In Montgomery County, major roadways are being blocked by downed trees and...
Tracking Isaias: Central Alabama Damage Reports, Road Closures and Safety Alerts
Why do officials warn against approaching downed power lines?. Reports of hazardous conditions are beginning to emerge across Central Alabama as weather conditions develop overnight as a result of Hurricane Isaias. Updates will be provided as reports of storm damage, blocked roadways, and other disruptions are received and verified. JEFFERSON...
New York man, 2 companies agree to $1M settlement over false claims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A New York man and two companies he operates agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act, according to the Department of Justice. The settlement with Ranga Ranganathan, Nielsen Hardware Corporation and J&P Khamken Industries was unsealed this week...
Back the Blue cookout expresses appreciation for First Responders in Elmore County
Senator Will Barfoot and Representative Reed Ingram visited first responders at a Back the Blue Cookout event at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka. The room quickly filled with firefighters, police officers, and state troopers, who enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks together. Toward the end of the event, Senator Barfoot...
NO CONTEST: Montgomery Academy races past Pike Liberal Arts
Unbeaten Montgomery Academy knew Pike Liberal Arts has been struggling this season, but it didn’t stop the Eagles from practicing and playing to their standard. As a result, a highly efficient MA squad took advantage of an overmatched Pike Lib team, rolling up 14 first downs in 21 first-half plays on the way to a 49-7 homecoming victory at McLemore Field on Thursday night.
Guardian Credit Union Great Grits Cook-Off returns for its 13th year
The Great Grits Cook-Off is back for its 13th year, bringing one of Prattville’s favorite community traditions back for another morning of delicious food, friendly competition, and family fun. Now officially known as the Guardian Credit Union Great Grits Cook-Off, the event continues its partnership with Guardian Credit Union...
Missing Selma woman finally identified after months
The Autauga County Sheriffs Office, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS), has officially identified the remains discovered earlier this year in Mulberry Creek on 3/17/2026. On March 17, 2026, maintenance workers servicing a railroad bridge near the Autauga and Dallas County line located the remains of...
Maroon shines brighter than gold as Morehouse leaves Cramton Bowl victorious
The 90th Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic brought the longtime rivals to Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, on Oct. 3, where Morehouse earned a 30-28 victory behind quarterback Miles Scott’s career-high 392 passing yards. Tuskegee missed a potential game-winning 59-yard field goal on the final play, securing Morehouse’s second consecutive victory in...
Oak Mountain falls short to Prattville after late surge
PRATTVILLE – The Oak Mountain Eagles dropped a region contest at Prattville on Thursday, Oct. 8, 35-10. The visiting Eagles (1-6 overall, 0-5 in Class 6A, Region 3) got on the board first with a 30-yard field goal by Hayes Wiley about 4 minutes into the game. But Prattville...
Alabama National Fair kicks off with officials monitoring weekend storm threat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA)- The Alabama National Fair kicked off it’s ’11 Best Days of Fall’ Thursday night, welcoming hundreds people through the gates for opening night. This year’s fair includes more than 52 rides, exhibits, shows, and of course, dozens of food vendors. Thursday marked WAKA...
