Montgomery AL

PIKE ROAD, Ala. - The Town of Pike Road is hosting a free community shred day where residents can safely dispose of old documents and confidential materials. The event will be held April 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pike Station on 9575 Vaughn Road. The town's Community Enrichment Enhance Program is partnering with Alabama PALS to offer the service.

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - It may not look like much yet, but hundreds of families will soon call the land on the hill above Millbrook’s Publix and Walmart home. It’s called the Overlook Subdivision, and it’s set to feature 452 residential lots on 315 acres. Not only does it overlook the strip of shops on Highway 14, but you also get a clear view of...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart, according to court records. Shaniya Sherrill Mushat and a juvenile were stopped Thursday around 9 p.m. at the Walmart in the 800 block of Ann Street while allegedly trying to steal $2,278.77 worth of items.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Gov. Kay Ivey has signed bills enhancing benefits for Alabama military members, veterans and their families. The new laws improve education and workforce training assistance for guardsmen, provide temporary teaching certification for veterans, and expand employment opportunities for military and veteran spouses. “Alabamians are among the most patriotic Americans and their […]

Carver High School is hosting its third annual Battle of the Bands on April 18.

The spring and summer months are for trips out on the water. Now may be the time to buy a boat.

We still have a few more days of this summer-like heat to deal with before a cold front moves through here. Temps will continue climbing well above average for mid April. A few spots could even snag the 90 degree mark Friday. Rain chances will return over the upcoming weekend.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - WSFA’s late news director Desmond Wingard was honored at HandsOn River Region’s 52nd annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Thursday. Every year, the nonprofit holds the event to recognize outstanding community leaders, and Desmond posthumously received the Legacy Awards for his years of work for WSFA 12 News’ Championing Community events like 12’s Day of Giving, the Summer Fund and...

The cost of ignorance can be quite high—deadly, in fact. If you doubt that, consider what is happening in Montgomery, where a convergence of several types of ignorance is driving up violence and simultaneously eliminating any meaningful response to it. To be clear, Montgomery is not Alabama’s most violent...

Looking for something useful around town? Montgomery neighbors are sharing a few handy freebies this week — from lawn tools to kitchen gadgets. Check out what’s available below.