$2,500 reward offered for information in Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — CrimeStoppers 215-STOP is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to a suspect and arrest in connection with the 2025 shooting death of Ja’richo Hinkle in Montgomery. Montgomery police said officers responded to a shooting around 5:50 p.m. Aug. 8, 2025, in the 3000...
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group
Newly unsealed court records show that a former Southern Poverty Law Center official has been charged in the Department of Justice's broader criminal case against the Alabama-based civil rights
Montgomery Motor Speedway gears up for the Capital City Car Show
This Saturday, the City of Montgomery is teaming up with Montgomery Motor Speedway to host the Capital City Car Show, for car enthusiast to enjoy!
Ensler touts expansion of public school conflict resolution, counseling initiatives
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate and state Representative Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, on Tuesday celebrated continued funding for a Montgomery Public Schools conflict resolution program he helped establish while highlighting additional legislative efforts to expand conflict resolution education and telehealth
Pratt Pool’s future hangs in the balance as city awaits state response
The City of Prattville is still awaiting a determination from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs regarding the future of the Pratt Pool, according to a recent update from city officials. Dawn Russell, interim executive assistant to the mayor, said, “In early spring, the City of Prattville requeste
Reward increased in 2025 Montgomery murder case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A reward is now being increased for information leading to a suspect’s arrest following the 2025 murder of Ja’richo Hinkle, according to CrimeStoppers 215- STOP. The reward totals $2,500. Montgomery police responded to the 3000 block of Woodley Road around 5:50 p.m. on Aug....
Montgomery County Commission discusses budget review
Commissioners are in the process of budget hearings. The goal is to tighten the budget while anticipating increased costs.
Dangerous Heat On The Rise!
We have more dangerous heat ahead this week. Temps will reach the mid to upper 90s highs. The dreaded heat index values will hover between 103 to 110 and that’s in the danger level. It’s going to be one of those weeks to slow down and try to take it a bit easier.
Hank Williams Museum Plans 103rd Birthday Celebration
The Hank Williams Museum will celebrate what would have been the Alabama music legend's 103rd birthday next month with a memorial concert and the museum's annual graveside service in Montgomery. The celebration is set for Saturday, Sept. 12, five days before Williams' Sept. 17 birthday. Country music veteran Moe Bandy.
Autauga County students start the new school year
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Students in Autauga County kicked off a brand new school year Tuesday. School leaders welcomed more than 1,800 students at Prattville High School. Parents eagerly dropped their kids off on the first day. “Oh, the first day is super important it’s important...

















