ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fourth person sentenced in robbery of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The fourth and final person has now received federal punishment for the violent robbery of well-known Montgomery businessman Jim Massey, which left him injured. Today, a federal judge sentenced 56-year-old Clinton Thompson of Birmingham to 121 months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty t
Capital murder charge dropped against man in Raceway gas station shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a Raceway gas station on Eastern Boulevard is no longer facing a capital murder charge, police said. Dantrail Jones had been charged with capital murder, two counts of assault and discharging a firearm into an occupied...
CrimeStoppers, Alabama State University work together to prevent school violence
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – CrimeStoppers, Alabama State University and the Bureau of Justice Assistance are coming together in the hopes of preventing violence on school campuses. They are hosting a week-long school safety training event. This initiative is part of the Preventing School Violence program to bring togethe
Prattville City Council approves utility rate increase
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Prattville City Council voted Tuesday night to raise the costs for both trash collection and wastewater services. Garbage rates had stayed at $21 per month since 2021. The city has now approved a $5 hike, bringing the bill to $26 per month. Wastewater rates inside...
Search underway for missing Montgomery woman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 31-year-old woman. Police say Shachina Watson was last seen sometime in June in the Gibbs Village area of Montgomery. There is no description of what she was wearing at the time she went missing.
Elmore, Autauga child nutrition teams join forces ahead of new school year
As students prepare to return to classrooms, the teams working behind the scenes to keep them nourished and ready to learn came together Tuesday for a day of training, teamwork and preparation. Child nutrition professionals from Elmore County Public Schools and Autauga County Schools gathered at 17 Springs Field House.
Alabama Auto Culture to host annual car show in Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, Ala. (WAKA) – Calling all car enthusiasts! There’s an upcoming car show that’s probably right for you. The Alabama Auto Culture is getting ready to once again host its annual Cars on the Coosa. The car show will take place on Saturday, August 22 at 5:00...
Hooper Academy history teacher helped spark Ella Langley’s country music dream
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - She has twelve American Country Music Awards, a record-breaking song, and a sold-out national tour. But before the fame, Ella Langley was growing up in Hope Hull with a guitar and a dream and a history teacher who believed in her. Langley’s hit ‘Choosin Texas’ is...
Training cafeteria workers ahead of school year
Autauga and Elmore County schools held a joint training event for cafeteria managers and staff to keep the kids full and healthy.
Montgomery City Council delays votes on $375M bond proposal, Short Term Rental regulations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Two of the most closely watched issues before the Montgomery City Council were delayed Tuesday after members agreed both proposals require additional review before moving forward. The council voted to carry over a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rental properties and postponed action

















