Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – An investigation is now underway in Montgomery after a man in custody on misdemeanor charges dies at the Montgomery Municipal Jail. Montgomery police say around 6:13 a.m. Monday, jail staff transported 63-year-old Roosevelt Sankey II, to the onsite infirmary during a medical emergency. Authori

David Keith has been hired as the director of transportation at Briarwood Christian School, the school announced Monday, Sept. 21. Keith has more than 35 years of experience in the transportation industry with time served in a variety of areas. His broad experience as a driver, trainer, terminal manager, fleet manager,

The Alabama Independent School Associationwill end its athletics program following the 2026-2027 school year, the AISA Board of Trustees voted Wednesday, Sept. 23, at a meeting held at the Wynlakes Golf and Country Club in Montgomery. The decision will make a significant change for Alabama’s private-school athletics la

Nine Alabama colleges and universities ranked in the top 100 among public schools in U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges List. Auburn University is ranked No. 46 among national public universities, up three spots from last year. This year, Auburn broke the top 100 Best Colleges list that combines private an

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A civil jury in Rapides Parish awarded plaintiffs more than $76 million on September 23, in a case stemming from a 2021 vehicle crash in Montgomery, Alabama. Officials at the Rapides Parish Courthouse declared Wednesday’s verdict the largest-ever for a single plaintiff in the history of...

Which agencies are assisting in the search for William Mathews?. Why is there increased law enforcement presence in Ceasarville Road?. The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is continuing efforts to locate William Austin Mathews, a Wetumpka man who has been missing since Aug. 29. Authorities said residents in the area...

Governor Kay Ivey is lauding the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit successful efforts to fight against crime in Montgomery. The MACS Unit is a law enforcement initiative launched by state leaders including Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall on June 24, 2024. Its mission is to reduce crime and enhance publi

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Yesterday marked the official start of fall, but it still felt more like the middle of summer in every aspect with heat, humidity, and scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up over a good chunk of the region through the afternoon. It will remain warmer than normal for the first full afte

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WAKA) – For the first time in more than three decades, the city of Millbrook has a new fire chief. At last night’s city council meeting, council members appointed Capt. Doyle Campbell to the position. He will replace Chief Larry Brown, who is retiring after 32 years leading the department.

Publix grocery store employees volunteered at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank in Montgomery Wednesday as part of the Publix Serves Hunger Action Month. More than 40 workers packed and sorted food items while others loaded and unloaded trucks. Varina Mead, Director of Marketing and Communications says they appreciate all