Prattville police seek suspects in theft, scam investigation
Prattville investigators are asking for help locating three suspects connected to a theft in July.
Montgomery Public Schools stressing student safety on buses during extreme heat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - If you’ve ever been on a school bus this time of year, you know it can get much hotter than what it says on the thermometer. “If the windows are down with the metal that we have there, it is probably at least seven to 10 degrees hotter,” said Montgomery Public Schools Transportation Director B
Triple-digit heat puts Montgomery’s homeless population at risk, officials say
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As triple-digit temperatures grip the River Region, the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless is warning that consistent, consecutive days of extreme summer heat are posing severe health risks to Montgomery’s unhoused population. For people experiencing homelessness, the prolonged Alabama hea
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of 25-year-old in Montgomery
A suspect has been charged in the July shooting death of a 25-year-old man in Montgomery. Aljermaine Aaron, 21, of Selma, is charged with murder in the slaying of Malcom Davis. Aaron was taken into custody Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. Police and fire...
Rabid fox found in Alabama prompts public health alert
Alabama public health officials today stressed rabies prevention measures for the state after a fox found late last week on private property in the Billingsley area was confirmed positive for rabies. The property owner noticed the fox acting abnormally and having difficulty moving and promptly notified the Alabama Depa
Pike Road Schools announces expansion to intermediate school campus
PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WAKA) – The rapidly-growing Pike Road school system has announced another expansion to serve its students. A new addition is planned to the historic intermediate school campus, located at the corner of Pike Road and Flinn Road. The addition will add 35 classrooms so that the school can accommodate 1,10
More Brutal Heat Ahead This Week
The dangerous heat continues and all indications are it’s going to stick around through end of the week. Temps will reach the mid to upper 90s highs. The heat index values will hover between 103 to 110 and that’s in the danger level. We suggest you continue to slow down and take it east during this brutal heat wave.
Fever Preview: Prattville Lions managing high expectations in 2026
The Lions are back with a talent-loaded roster as they look to be the last ones standing in December.
Strong to Severe Storms Tonight; Hot Week Ahead Before A Not As Hot Weekend
Alabama’s 42 Weather Live Channel: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into northern and Central Alabama this evening and tonight as a cold front pushes into the state. A few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. The Storm Prediction Center has pla
Montgomery Salvation Army to serve as cooling center
The Montgomery Salvation Army is opening its doors to the community as temperatures continue to rise.

















