New Criminal Intelligence Center opens in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new state-of-the-art law enforcement center opens in downtown Montgomery on Thursday, bringing advanced technology and regional agencies under one roof to fight crime faster. The grand opening of the Sheriff Derrick Cunningham Criminal Intelligence Center is set for 11 a.m. at 131 South Perry Street.
Photos: Boats, cars, tools and more up for bid in Alabama surplus auction
When and where can the public view auction items in Montgomery?. Boats, outboard motors, cars, tools, computers, furniture and other items will be available in Alabama’s latest online state surplus auction. The auction opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and bidding closes on a rolling basis through Sunday,...
Standoff with hostage reported in Montgomery’s Wynlakes neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - First responders are on the scene of a standoff situation in Montgomery’s Wynlakes neighborhood. Details are limited, but Montgomery police tell WSFA 12 News that police responded to the 9700 block of Wynchase Circle around 2:20 p.m. on reports that an armed man was threatening to harm himself.
Ford Jr. must report to prison by Dec. 3
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has exactly three weeks to surrender to federal prison to serve his tax evasion sentence. He’ll serve that two-year sentence at a minimum-security prison on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Ford Jr. has until 2 in the afternoon on Dec. […]
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....

















