Roundup: Struggling Montgomery hospital’s funding in limbo after mayor’s veto
The fate of Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital is still up in the air after Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoed a resolution passed by the city council last week extending a funding lifeline to the hospital. Jackson Hospital declared bankruptcy in February, after it defaulted on a $60 million loan. Despite...
Suspect arrested in February Montgomery homicide case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An arrest has been made in a February homicide investigation, the Montgomery Police Department is confirming. Kenneth Derrell Dixon, 40, was arrested Monday and charged with murder for the deadly Feb. 15 shooting of Reginald McCray, 33. The homicide investigation started not long after MPD...
Hyundai and Genesis relocating their Montgomery dealership
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Hyundai and Genesis are moving their Montgomery dealership from the Eastern Boulevard to the intersection of Central Parkway and Carmichael Road, clearly visible from I-85 near the Eastern Boulevard exit. “The investment that was put into us, we went all top level. We went for the...
9 Alabama Buffets Serving the Kind of Cooking Everyone Grew Up With
Nothing tastes quite like home—especially when it’s served buffet-style in Alabama. These are the places where recipes haven’t changed in generations, where fried chicken still crackles, macaroni and cheese bubbles under a golden crust, and banana pudding tastes just like Sunday supper at Grandma’s. Across the...
Fewer students attending Alabama public schools
The State Board of Education said districts are seeing fewer students in the classroom this year. It is the largest reduction in 40 years.
Alabama sheriff’s offices warn residents about phone scams
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Multiple sheriff’s offices across North Alabama are warning residents about ongoing phone scams targeting local communities. Officials say scammers are calling people, claiming to represent law enforcement or bail bond companies, and demanding money to avoid arrest or resolve supposed legal issues....
Montgomery mass shooting suspect released on bond
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One of the four suspects arrested so far in Montgomery’s deadly Oct. 4 mass shooting has been released on bond. Javorick Whiting, 19, was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of attempted murder. He has since been released from the Montgomery County Detention...
Alabama demonstrators show out for second ‘No Kings’ peaceful protest
Honks of support and approval were the sounds outside of the Houston County Courthouse Saturday as Dothan's second "No Kings" protest took place.
Two new popular hot chicken joints open in Montgomery
Montgomery welcomed two new hot chicken joints last week. Birmingham-based Eugene’s Hot Chicken officially opened their doors in downtown Montgomery on October 15. Meanwhile, two days later, the national chain Dave’s Hot Chicken, opened its second location in Alabama on the east side of town on October 17.
Keeping everyone safe on the roads, especially teens and pedestrians, focus of awareness week...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and this week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. This is a time to remind everyone behind the wheel that we share the road with inexperienced drivers and walkers. National Teen Driver Safety Week is dedicated to raising awareness and seek...
