Apparent stomach bug hits Autauga County students, teachers
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – This is the time of year that a lot of people start getting sick, as the seasons change. That’s expecially true for some students and teachers in Autauga County. A stomach bug appears to have hit students and teachers at Pine Level Elementary...
Montgomery moves 2026 Veterans Day celebration to new venue
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery’s annual Veterans Day Celebration will take place at a new location this year. The Veterans Day parade will be moved from downtown Montgomery to 8105 Veterans Way on Chantilly Parkway and will take place on Saturday Nov. 14. “Veterans Day is...
Newtown residents continue to oppose proposed construction waste site
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents of District 3 are opposing a proposed construction waste collection site planned for their neighborhood. “Newtown is off limits. Any way it goes, we ain’t going for it,” said Sam Yu, a Newtown resident. The developer, 121 Disposal Company, plans to build an...
Man killed in Thursday shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man died Thursday night after a shooting, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Officers responded to the area of Strathmore Drive and Moorcroft Drive at 7:14 p.m. on a report of someone being shot. Upon arrival, they found an unidentified man who sustained a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
First Alert: Quiet, dry pattern continues through the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - After several days of dry, sunny and comfortable conditions, is it time for a change? Nope... not yet! We continue to see low humidity in our atmosphere, controlling our overall weather pattern for the foreseeable future; no majors changes are expected between now and the end of this month.
Autauga County takes action on mental health
The Autauga County Commission has approved a new position that could change how the county responds when deputies are called to mental health crises. The commission approved a job description for a mental health therapist and court liaison, allowing the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office to hire a civilian professional who can respond alongside deputies, evaluate people at the scene and help connect them with appropriate medical and support services.
2 Pike Road bank robbery suspects identified
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two bank robbery suspects arrested after a high-speed police chase ended with a crash on Interstate 85 Thursday morning have been identified. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office took James Bernard Matthews, 59, and Albert Devon Dorsey, 53, into custody after a 15-mile chase from Pike Road ended at the I-85 off-ramp to Union Street, near downtown Montgomery.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison after string of gas station robberies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery man has been sentenced in federal court for robbing four gas stations at gunpoint during a three-day crime spree in January 2025, including firing several shots during two of the robberies. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Perrion Savage received a sentence...
2 in custody after Pike Road bank robbery ends with chase, crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two people are in custody after authorities say they robbed a Pike Road bank and then crashed during a pursuit on Interstate 85 Thursday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a robbery call at Brantley Bank in Pike Road around 10:20 a.m.
Prattville Chamber luncheon highlights the fight against hunger
Community connections can make a lasting difference, especially when it comes to helping families in need. The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jamie Brown of the Heart of Alabama Food Bank as its guest speaker during Wednesday’s monthly luncheon, sponsored by Guardian Credit Union and held at the Catfish House in Millbrook.

















