1 critically injured in Montgomery double shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A double shooting, in which one victim is fighting for his life, is under investigation, Montgomery police are confirming. Police and medics responded to the 900 block of West Edgemont Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Friday. That’s near Interstate 65 in west Montgomery. On scene, first...
Prattville Civitan Club completes $15,000 YMCA pledge
Five years of commitment and service came full circle last night when the Prattville Civitan Club presented its final $3,000 check to the Prattville YMCA during a special Civitan meeting, completing a $15,000 pledge to support the Field of Dreams. The club made a five-year commitment to help support construction...
HMMA donates $25,000 to the Montgomery Zoological Society
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Zoological Society received a big donation Friday from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. HMMA officials were on hand to present a check for $25,000 to zoo officials. The donation helps support the Montgomery Zoo’s efforts to enhance educational programs, conservation initiati
Montgomery Police Department looking for new officers at Recruit 50 event
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Police Department is holding a Recruit 50 signing day event, hoping to attract 50 people to its next police academy class. Today, the department set up in front of City Hall, hoping to get 50 people to sign up for the December 4 Police Academy. Fifty people is what the state all
From decades in theatre to a new role in Prattville
For Martha Wilkinson, a career in theatre began with family connection and high school production, then grew into nearly four decades of professional work on stages, behind the scenes and in leadership. Now, she is bringing that experience to a new chapter in Prattville as the city’s Cultural Arts/Special Events...
New Look & New Era: Alabama State University unveils new branding
Alabama State University introduces a fresh new look as it celebrates its legacy and looks toward the future.
Montgomery man convicted of attacking 14-year-old girl in 2024
A Montgomery County man who attacked a 14-year-old girl in 2024 has been convicted of attempted rape and sexual abuse.
Two deadly shootings put Montgomery’s bond system under scrutiny
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Two deadly shootings involving suspects who police say were already out on bond are raising questions about whether Alabama’s current system is doing enough to protect the public. The cases come as Montgomery police and city leaders call for tougher measures for people accused...
Man sentenced to prison following shootout inside Montgomery business
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2024 shootout inside a Montgomery package store. Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver says 21-year-old Larry Deontae Flournoy pleaded guilty this week to two counts of attempted murder and one count of second-degree a
2 Huntsville women among 3 charged after drugs, drone found near Donaldson prison
MONTGOMERY Ala. (WAFF) - Two Huntsville women and a Montgomery man face charges after Alabama Department of Corrections agents found drugs and other contraband during a traffic stop near Donaldson Correctional Facility, according to ADOC. The stop happened Thursday, when ADOC Narcotics agents and K-9 handlers were patr

















