Recently hired Elmore County Schools employee arrested
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Elmore County Schools system is addressing the arrest of a recently hired employee but is releasing few other details. The system confirmed an arrest to WSFA 12 News but declined to release the employee’s name, school, or position. “This is an ongoing legal...
James Spann: Strong storms possible across Alabama later today
ACTIVE DAY: Some rain is falling across the northwest corner of Alabama early this morning… the rain is more widespread to the north over western and middle Tennessee. Showers and storms are likely over North Alabama by mid to late afternoon… they will drop southward into the central counties of the state early tonight
Death investigation continues after man found in Millbrook lake is identified
On Wednesday June 17, 2026, Millbrook police responded to a report of a possible body observed in a small lake, which is bordered by the Lakeshore community and Sandtown Road. Responding officers did locate human remains, which were observed to be in the water, just off the shoreline, in the 2700 block of Sandtown Road
Men killed in Eastern Boulevard fatal shooting identified
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have released the identities of the two people killed in a shooting over the weekend. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of Eastern Boulevard. That location is near Carmichael Road. Once officers and fire medics arrived, they found an...
Selma funeral director Constance Smith Hendricks named Woman of the Year by state association
Selma funeral director Constance Smith Hendricks was named Woman of the Year by the Alabama Funeral Directors & Morticians Association. Hendricks was honored during the association's 87th annual convention in Tuscaloosa recently. The Woman of the Year honor was given for Hendricks' "exceptional commitment and distingui
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Alabama
ALABAMA — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of Alabama until 7 p.m. CDT Monday as forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening. According to forecasters, storms are expected to develop during the early...
Amanda Curran named first female chief meteorologist in WSFA history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In the 72 years since WSFA 12 News signed on the air, only six people have ever formally led the WSFA weather team. On Monday, WSFA management announced the promotion of one of our longtime veteran meteorologists to the role. Amanda Curran, who has served WSFA’s...
Construction on second Alabama Veterans Cemetery scheduled to begin in October
Construction on a new state veterans cemetery in Madison County is expected to begin in October, bringing North Alabama closer to having its own burial site for veterans and their families. Officials with the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled detailed plans for the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Homewood, Cullman join growing Alabama debate over data centers
Two Alabama cities are preparing to take significant action on data center development this week, reflecting a growing debate among local governments over how — or whether — the rapidly expanding industry should fit into their communities. Homewood City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance related...
Alacia Brazil earns Alabama FFA State Degree
Alacia Brazil of the Lowndes County FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter was recently awarded the prestigious Alabama FFA State Degree. Brazil received the award during the 4th General Session of the 98th Annual Alabama FFA State Convention held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. The Alabama FFA State Degree.
