Montgomery AL

Generational memories gave way to structural reality during the Tuesday, Oct. 20, Prattville City Council meeting where it was voted unanimously to tear down the historic Pratt Pool, bringing a formal end to a beloved local staple while opening the door for what comes next. The council approved a resolution...

Chris Lucas ran for two touchdowns, Lavasco Williams added a third, and the Russell County defense held Percy Julian scoreless until the final minutes as the Warriors beat the Phoenix 20-8 last Thursday night in Montgomery. Russell County (6-3, 4-2 Class 5A, Region 2) took control from the opening kickoff....

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis on Tuesday pitched a contract with a Montgomery-based lobbying firm that he argued would give the city more firepower. Under the one-year contract, the city would pay The Bloom Group $156,000. The mayor told reporters that the firm would help the city make...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Johnnie Chambers Sankey has been sworn in to Montgomery City Council as the representative for District 3. Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III administered the oath of office during the city council’s regularly scheduled meeting today. Sankey was elected in the October 13...

PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WAKA) – A Halloween tradition has returned to the city of Prattville, just in time for Halloween. The annual “Parade of Pumpkins” draws tens of thousands of people to downtown Prattville. It features thousands of decorated pumpkins, seasonal displays, food vendors, live entertainment, and activities.

Amanda Brown, former chief of staff to the Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus, has joined Ross Taylor & Associates, the firm announced Monday. The governmental affairs and strategic consulting firm has offices in Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. “We are fortunate that Amanda has chosen to bring her years of experience and...

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - Authorities in Millbrook are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a man wanted in an ongoing identity theft investigation. Authorities said the investigation began on Oct. 9 when Millbrook police were contacted by a person who reported receiving a credit card statement for an account they had not opened.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery invites veterans, military families, businesses, community organizations and residents to attend the 2026 Veterans Day Celebration and Parade on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event is dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served the nation while celebrating Montgomery’s military heritage....

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced that an Oct. 15 wreck on Interstate 65 has claimed the life of the driver. Benjamin N. Gross, 59 of Elmore, was killed in the single-vehicle wreck that occurred at around 1:15 p.m. Gross’ 2012 Mazda CX-7 he was driving left the roadway, struck a sign post, a cable barrier and then overturned. Gross was not using his seat belt at the time of the crash, and he was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A third suspect has been charged in the July homicide of a 62-year-old man in Montgomery, according to police. Authorities said Lemarcus Austin, 21, of Montgomery, is charged with two counts of capital murder in the shooting death of Alan Griffin. First responders were called to...