Montgomery AL

For some, a second chance at education can become the beginning of an entirely different future. For Millbrook native Ashley Johnson, that belief has become both personal and part of her mission to help others. During Tuesday’s Millbrook City Council meeting, Mayor Al Kelley presented Johnson, owner of The Pivot...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Academy of Craft Training has cut the ribbon for its new Central Alabama campus in Montgomery. It represents a private-public partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education. The Montgomery campus is the fourth in the state. The Academy of Craft Training started in...

A former state prison officer is one of two men charged in connection with the 2025 stabbing death of an inmate at William Donaldson Correctional Facility. Melvin Ledarrius Thomas, 35, of Birmingham, is charged with manslaughter and failure of duty or violation of law by a guard in connection with the death of 45-year-

For more than 26 years, Rusty Jacksland has worked in law enforcement, serving people in his community through some of their toughest moments. Now, the Autauga County commissioner is taking that experience to a national level. Jacksland, who represents District One on the Autauga County Commission, was recently appoint

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - If you are looking for something to do on Sept. 15, consider joining the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in their annual free Senior Citizens Fishing Rodeo!. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will hold the annual Fishing Rodeo on Tuesday Sept.15th and it will start at...

September 17-19, local students and community members are invited to experience a weekend of faith, fellowship and inspirational.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery will temporarily close a portion of Madison Avenue on Friday, to support the 25-Year 9/11 Anniversary Commemoration hosted by Montgomery Fire Rescue. The ceremony honors the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001. One block of...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping that happened Wednesday, Montgomery police said. The Montgomery Police Department arrested and charged the following suspects, each with two counts of first-degree kidnapping:. Letoya Anderson, 46. Thearthis House Jr.,

It’s still summer and we’re expecting 90 plus degree heat through the week and upcoming weekend. Heat indices will hover around 100 throughout the week. Rain chances will be slim for a few days but increase late week and over the weekend. All indications are the summer heat remains in full force going into next week as

September 9, the City of Montgomery is back with the 2026 Senior Expo to connect seniors with valuable resources, services, and community support.