HAPPENING NOW: Jackson Hospital’s future being discussed in bankruptcy court
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Jackson Hospital’s financial future remained uncertain Tuesday as representatives appear in federal bankruptcy court in downtown Montgomery. Hospital officials are warning Jackson Hospital cannot stay open beyond the end of October without additional funding. The bankruptcy court must...
Alabama ranks worst in mental access for students
A new report is highlighting what experts call a youth mental health care crisis — and Alabama is at the center of it.
New Chick-fil-A to be built in Greenville
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new development is coming to the town of Greensville. City leaders have confirmed a new Chick-Fil-A will be built off exit 130 from Interstate 60. Mayor Dexter McLendon says the new Chick-Fil-A has been years in the making, and that there is not one off the Interstate between Montgomery...
Grocery chain to open 2 new locations this month in Alabama
Get your quarters ready for the shopping cart - Aldi is continuing its expansion into Alabama. The grocery chain is opening two new stores in the state this month, in Selma and Chelsea. The Selma location, at 1952 West Dallas Ave., will open Thursday, Oct. 16, according to the chain’s...
Large brush fire reported near Prattville’s International Paper Mill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is working to contain a brush fire that broke out near the International Paper Mill in Prattville Monday, according to the Prattville Fire Department. The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but Prattville Fire said multiple county fire departments,...
Alabama State University to open first YMCA on HBCU campus
Alabama State University (ASU) and the YMCA of Greater Montgomery announced they are bringing a YMCA facility to the ASU campus. According to a university news release, a 5,000-square-foot facility will be renovated near ASU’s Department of Communications building to become the first YMCA on a HBCU campus nationwide.
Fire destroys old Chantilly Inn in Pike Road
A former wedding venue turned private residence was destroyed by fire over the weekend. Pike Road firefighters were called around 1:07 a.m. Saturday to a home in the 9200 block of Vaughn Road. The house was once home to the old Chantilly Inn. Firefighters arrived quickly and found the home...
Man arrested in Dexter Avenue homicide
Montgomery police have arrested a man in connection to a recent homicide. It happened around 4:56 a.m. Saturday to the 100 block of Dexter Avenue. Once they arrived, they found an unresponsive, adult male who was pronounced dead on the scene. The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
A cold front is coming: How much rain could Alabama get?
A cold front is expected to bring some rain to Alabama this weekend. It’s been so dry that any rain will be appreciated, but the National Weather Service is not expecting a drought-busting amount. It looks like the most likely time for Alabama to see any rain will be...
Fire danger advisory issued statewide amid worsening drought
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory as drought conditions worsen due to a lack of precipitation and high temperatures. The advisory will remain in effect until sufficient rainfall alleviates the severe dry conditions, particularly in central Alabama. Residents are urged to...

















