‘Certainly not enough.’ Mayor Reed talks progress on Montgomery crime at League of Municipalities...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Montgomery crime continues to be a talking point on the campaign trail, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed talked on Tuesday afternoon about the city’s progress toward lowering crime. Reed, to kick off the Alabama League of Municipalities annual convention’s opening session, addressed a crowd of...
Stay alert for home improvement scams this Spring
Evey Owen with the Better Business Bureau of Central & South Alabama joined WSFA to warn consumers about spring home improvement scams.
Historic Tallassee mill could become data center; residents urge caution
TALLASSEE, Ala. (WSFA) - One of Tallassee’s most historic landmarks, the long-abandoned 1852 mill along the Tallapoosa River near Thurlow Dam, could be headed for redevelopment. Two businessmen have expressed interest in buying the property and turning it into a data center, a proposal that has sparked vocal opposition from some residents who say the project could come at the expense of the river...
Severe thunderstorm threat shifts south
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for all of our Mississippi and Alabama Counties until 9PM. Thunderstorms that move into our area this afternoon and evening will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. Through the early evening...
Montgomery’s Chisholm center hosts breakfast, yoga in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department is offering social, wellness and recreational programs for seniors and adults throughout May at the Chisholm Community Center. The center will host Breakfast & Billiards every Monday in May from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., except May 25 when...
Montgomery woman charged with setting West Edgemont fire
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Montgomery woman was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after investigators say she intentionally set a house fire early Tuesday morning. Vanisha Nathan, 27, was taken into custody without incident in connection with the fire in the 600 block of West Edgemont Avenue. Montgomery Fire/Rescue crews...
South Montgomery residents demand recycling facility leave over health, environmental, zoning concerns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A tense city council committee meeting was almost packed and split down the middle with detractors and supporters of Capital Recycling. The company is located right in front of the Greater Washington Park neighborhood off Mobile Highway, and several residents in that neighborhood wish that wasn’t the case.
Judge declines to revoke bond for murder defendant accused of violating house arrest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge declined to revoke the bond of a murder defendant accused of failing to abide by the conditions of her release. Desiree Holiday is charged with killing her boyfriend on Seabreeze Road in 2024. She had been allowed to stay out of jail on bond on the condition that she remain under house arrest in her home in Montgomery, under...
Flooding Threat and Tornado Watch Overnight Target Alabama and North Central Mississippi With 3...
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A Tornado Watch was placed into effect for North and Central Mississippi through the overnight hours as a complex and dangerous weather system pushed through Alabama and surrounding states, with flooding emerging as the most significant threat for Alabama where short-range guidance indicated 3 to 5 additional inches of rainfall on top of precipitation already received through Tuesday evening.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Slight chance for severe weather through tonight
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY (WAKA) – Much of our area is under a slight chance for severe weather through Tuesday night, with more storms possible Wednesday. The slight risk (Level 2 out of 5) is for severe thunderstorms through midnight. Hazards include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to quarter size and possible brief tornadoes.
