Aniah Blanchard’s mother speaks for the first time since gag order was lifted
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Ibraheem Yazeed was convicted last week for the killing of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, and Blanchard’s family says they are now ready to speak publicly about what they heard in court, and what they still want from the judge at sentencing. “I just can’t believe that...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission audit finds overpayment, Open Meetings Act violations
John McMillan, director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, speaking at the commission's meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. McMillan said that most of the findings in an audit of the commission released on Friday were due to "growing pains" of starting a new state...
Centreville Native gets inducted into the AHSAA Hall of Fame
After years of shaping young athletes and guiding students, Willie Frank Moore reached a milestone moment March 23 with his induction into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Moore, a native of Centreville and an alum of Bibb County High School, said he was shocked when he...
Chick-fil-A to open first location in this AL city
Alabamians will be able to "eat mor chikin" at a new Chick-fil-A in the Yellowhammer state slated to open soon. The new Chick-fil-A will be the first in Fairhope. It'll be owned and operated by Daniel Nance, who has served as the local owner-operator of the Chick-fil-A in Daphne since 2005. “Fairhope has been my home...
Suburban Studios Hotel license reinstated
The Montgomery City Council voted to reinstate a business that was one considered one of the city's biggest trouble spots.
Board votes to close three schools
After a nearly-an-hour-long executive session, the Lowndes County Public Schools Board of Education voted to close three schools in a special called meeting Tuesday night, March 24. The measure, board members said, was necessary due to declining enrollment and funding constraints which made continuing to keep all...
Police seeking identity of Montgomery burglary suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the suspect in a recent business burglary.
Arrest made in 2025 Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is now facing charges nearly six months after a Montgomery woman was shot in the head during a fight, according to court documents. Derdarius Devonte Belser was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree domestic violence and firing a gun into an occupied vehicle. The...
Man killed in Monday Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Monday in Montgomery, police say. Officers were called to the 3400 block of McGhee Road around 12:40 a.m. where they found a man dead from a gunshot wound. Police on Wednesday identified the victim...
Missing Montgomery child found safe
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery Police are searching for a missing 6-year-old boy last seen this morning in a neighborhood on the city's east side. Sam Oliver, who is autistic and speaks very little English, was last seen around 10 a.m. March 25 in the 3900 block of Bienville Road. Police...

















