Culver’s planning to open restaurant on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Action 8 News has learned that a fast-growing restaurant chain has plans to add a location in Montgomery. Culver’s is looking to build a restaurant on a piece of land on Chantilly Parkway. It’s in front of the AMC movie theatres, next to the car wash, Krystal and Home Depot.
Alabama community college enrollment tops 100,000 for first time since 2010
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System announced Wednesday that the latest enrollment figures show 100,262 students are attending a community college this fall — the highest unduplicated student headcount since 2010. The news came during the system’s board of trustees meeting in Montgomery. The meeting was...
City of Prattville hosts Parade of Pumpkins
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Prattville kicks off its 8th annual Parade of Pumpkins this weekend!. Carved and decorated pumpkins from folks in the community are on display around the downtown area, along with festive storefronts and seasonal displays. There’s the Harvest Haven in the Butterfly Garden, the expanded GLOW Trail, and the Pumpkin Barrel Trail.
UAPB faces big test, opportunity against Alabama State
Two weeks after a statement road victory, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a chance to make another statement at home. UAPB will host Alabama State for homecoming at 2 p.m. Saturday on SWAC TV at Simmons Bank Field. The Golden Lions (3-2, 1-1 SWAC) were picked to...
Prattville Upsets Thompson On Late Blocked Field Goal to Remain Unbeaten
On Friday night, undefeated schools Prattville and Thompson will face off in a highly-anticipated Alabama (AHSAA) Class 6A Region 3 matchup. Both teams enter at
Alabama Winter Outlook 2026-27: NOAA Favors More Rain
Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile could see a wetter season despite milder trends.
Tuberville talks crime, takes aim at Jones during campaign stop
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized public safety in Montgomery and called for improvements to Alabama’s interstate system during a campaign rally Thursday, while also responding to criticism from former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones over a pledge to donate his Senate salary to veterans.
Newtown residents oppose proposed landfill ahead of Montgomery planning commission vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A group of Newtown residents is speaking out against a proposed construction and debris landfill on North Decatur Street. The proposed site is located in a general industry zoning district. Montgomery currently has a construction and debris landfill on Hunter Loop Road in west Montgomery. Resident...
Local teams fight for playoff spots
Football season is heating up as local high school teams fight for playoff positions as almost all of those in The Messenger’s coverage area are still in contention. Last week, the Charles Henderson Trojans (5-2, 4-1) claimed control of first place in Class 4A, Region 4 with a dominant 41-15 win over Marbury, who was previously undefeated in region play. This week, the Trojans will host the Holtville Bulldogs (4-3, 3-2) in the first of three straight home games to end the 2026 regular season.
2 vehicles, including Montgomery police unit, involved in Vaughn Road crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Multiple police and fire units responded to the intersection at Vaughn Road and Carter Hill Road Thursday evening after a Montgomery police unit and a passenger vehicle collided in the intersection. Few confirmed details were immediately available. WSFA 12 News has reached out to the Montgomery...
