Record-breaking temperatures in several Alabama cities Wednesday
Alabama’s heat wave produced several record high temperatures on Wednesday. According to National Weather Service data Birmingham and Tuscaloosa had record high temperatures today, and another city, Montgomery, tied its record high. The record in Birmingham had stood since 1907. And Tuscaloosa hit the triple digits. Al
Police seek person of interest in homicide investigation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Law enforcement investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a person of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation in Madison. Authorities say Ja’Quion Patterson, 26, is wanted for statewide extradition on an outstanding misdemeanor failure to appear warrant with no bond. He is
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Montgomery, visiting sites and meeting with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. Last night, members of the Mayor’s Young Professional Council attended a private reception welcoming Newsom to Montgomery. Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro),
Uncle Bob’s Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Millbrook on Labor Day
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WAKA) – A recently new Labor Day tradition is returning once again to the River Region. The Uncle Bob’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on Labor Day at 17 Springs in Millbrook. The All-American Bash 250 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with...
Crawford, Sankey advance to runoff in Montgomery City Council District 3 race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Residents in Montgomery’s District 3 are one step closer to having a new representative. Voters headed to the polls Tuesday after the seat became open when city council member Marche Johnson was removed earlier this year because city officials determined that she no longer lived in District 3.
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Recap from Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Board Meeting
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Junior Board recently had a meeting. We sat down with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more. “This past weekend we held our first annual meeting with our Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors, and our Board of Directors is just our l
Gilliland, Taylor awarded inaugural Alabama Power scholarships
The Alabama Power Foundation announced that two Chilton County students received a $2,500 scholarship in the inaugural year of its Community Scholars Program. Isabella High School’s Anniston Taylor and Tori Gilliland of Chilton County High School were both selected to receive the one-time $2,500 scholarship for use at
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hopeful that city council will pass 2027 budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says he’s hopeful that members of the Montgomery City Council will pass the proposed $373.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027. The fiscal 2026 budget was $353.2 million. At a news conference yesterday, Reed said the proposal is balanced, with...
MPD Identifies Monday’s Shooting Victims
Montgomery police have identified the two victims killed in Monday’s shooting at Gibbs Village Housing Complex. The shooting took place in the 800 block of Gibbs Circle. Authorities say 25-year-old Undrea Willis and 19-year-old Nalyn Reeves both died at the scene. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2500 reward for...

















