7 women to share childhood memories of Civil Rights Movement at Montgomery Interpretive Center
Seven women will share their experiences of growing up in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement at an event at the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail's Montgomery Interpretive Center on Oct. 13. Titled "Seven Sisters, Still, Sowing Seeds,” the event will feature Rev. Dr. Viola B. Bradford, Ms....
Facebook video leads to arrest of Montgomery man posing as officer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man has been charged after impersonating a peace officer, according to court documents. Jasper Thornton III, 46, faces charges for impersonating a peace officer. Investigators said that on Wednesday at 8:49 a.m., a video circulated titled “This man got me thinking the folks in the...
Millbrook recognizes National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
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...
Academy of Craft Training opens Central Alabama campus
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...
Former Alabama prison guard charged with failing to act as inmate allegedly stabbed another...
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-
Jacksland takes Autauga County experience to national public safety committee
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 County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual senior citizen fishing rodeo
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...
“For Christ Conference” coming to Alabama State University
September 17-19, local students and community members are invited to experience a weekend of faith, fellowship and inspirational.
Montgomery to close Madison Avenue block for 9/11 anniversary event
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...
5 arrested, charged in Montgomery kidnapping
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.,
