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...
Autauga County Schools approves performance bonuses for employees
Autauga County school employees will receive performance bonuses in December following action by the Autauga County Board of Education during its Tuesday night meeting, recognizing the hard work of staff members and the progress being made across the district. The board unanimously approved Superintendent Lyman Woodfin’s recommendation to award a...
From housing to VA benefits, Montgomery center helps Alabama veterans find support
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Veterans facing housing or financial challenges can find help at the Alabama Veterans Resource Center in downtown Montgomery, where staff connect them with benefits and other services. On any given night, 200 to 300 veterans experience homelessness in Alabama, according to the U.S. Department of Housing...
Man killed in overnight Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead. Officers were called to the 5700 block of Eagle Circle just before 2 a.m. Wednesday about a person shot. When they arrived on the scene, a victim was not there. A police spokeswoman said...
AVRC growing network of support for Alabama veterans
The Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) opened early in 2026 as a “one-stop shop” for Armed Forces veterans and their families who need help in accessing services and resources available to them. In less than 10 months, AVRC has served more than 1,500 veterans and family members. “It’s an exciting milestone,” said Alexandria Karagas, AVRC’s […] The post AVRC growing network of support for Alabama veterans appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
Health department temporarily closes Montgomery grocery store
A sign on the store’s door says it will be closed through Wednesday. The state confirms the store will remain closed until pest control notifies them that they have not seen any rodent activity over the span of a few days. No set date to reopen has been established....
Troy University’s Board of Trustees looks toward the future
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Board of Trustees at Troy University is looking toward the future as longtime Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., plans for his retirement next year. The board met yesterday at Troy’s Montgomery campus to speak with a consulting firm in a video conference. The...
Parents, teachers support screen time limits, push for printed learning materials in new survey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction shared its findings of a survey at its meeting in Montgomery Tuesday morning. The survey, which included parents, teachers and administrators, asked about the benefits and drawbacks of technology in the classroom. Alabama already has the FOCUS Act...
Montgomery Teacher Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking, Firearms Charges
A Montgomery teacher was indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges tied to an October 22 incident at L.E.A.D. Academy, officials said.
Four arrested in connection with Montgomery narcotics investigation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police say at least four people have been arrested after a narcotics investigation in the Capital City. MPD says officers executed search warrants around 6:00 A.M. Tuesday that resulted in those arrests. Officers confiscated 305 grams of cocaine, 272 grams of marijuana, an AR-15 pistol and a stolen glock, and $20,670.
