Local woman warns of ‘gas station heroin’ as addiction cases rise from unregulated tonics
Health officials and consumers are raising alarms about popular tonics and elixirs marketed as natural remedies, which are leading to opioid-like addictions. These products, often referred to as "gas station heroin," are readily available at convenience stores across the metro area. Kayla Jackson, who has witnessed...
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas ‘Fight for Snow’ in Viral Elsa Meme as...
TENNESSEE – It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but the South is already losing its mind over a potential snow forecast — and a viral meme featuring Elsa from “Frozen” is taking over social media. The map, which shows a narrow band of snow stretching from Arkansas to Ohio, has sparked laughter, friendly rivalry, and...
ADECA launches program to help homeowners in Dallas, Autauga counties affected by 2023 tornadoes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Homeowners in Dallas and Autauga Counties who were impacted by the tornadoes that struck the area in 2023 can now apply for a grant to help with any remaining damage thanks to a new program by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The Home...
Alabama leaders speak on vote to release Epstein files
Alabama leaders voted with the majority in the House and Senate to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
The Wake-Up Call: LaTosha Brown Ain’t Buying It
One of the biggest misconceptions about the Montgomery bus boycott is that it hurt the city or the politicians. When the Montgomery Improvement Association organized its boycott, the leaders understood that, like many other municipalities, the city’s bus system was privately run. Mayor William A. Gayle and the white...
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery hosts a “Camp Chandler Father/Child weekend!
Scott Patterson, joined WSFA, to speak bout the upcoming Father & Child day. The event will be November 22-23rd, at Camp Chandler.
2nd arrest made in organized retail theft case
A second arrest has been made in a case of organized retail theft from May, according to the Millbrook Police Department.
U.S. Marshalls identify 2 involved in Alabama chase, crash
UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): News 5 has learned more information regarding the police chase and crash that took place earlier in the day. According to U.S. Marshals, officials attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle on I-10 West at Exit 10. The driver then sped away. The chase went...
Family Sunshine Center executive director steps down; interim named
The longtime executive director of the Family Sunshine Center is stepping down. Officials announced Tay Knight is stepping down from her role after more than eight years of services. During her tenure, Knight guided the Family Sunshine Center through both growth and challenges that included expanding outreach,...
Montgomery steps up: $100k to aid food bank’s holiday efforts
The donation aims to help the food bank restock shelves and support year-round programs, particularly after increased demand during the federal shutdown.
