Alabama Attorney General Supports Federal Rule Change Aimed at Speeding Review of Death Penalty...
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 16 states in supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to streamline the federal review process for state capital murder convictions. The coalition submitted a letter backing DOJ’s proposed changes to
Dangerous Rip Currents Put Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle Beaches on High Alert Through...
Millions of beachgoers heading to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend are being warned of life-threatening rip currents running from the Alabama shoreline through Florida’s Panhandle, with authorities urging swimmers to stay out of the water through late Sunday night. The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a
One person injured following shooting incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — One person was injured in a shooting Friday evening in Huntsville, according to police. Huntsville Police said officers were called to the area of Timberlane Avenue around 6:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from injuries related to
Govan sworn in as US attorney for Alabama’s Middle District
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new United States attorney for the Middle District of Alabama has been sworn in. Thomas R. Govan, Jr. was sworn in Friday morning after he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 18. As U.S. attorney, Govan is the chief federal law enforcement officer...
From blight to ballfields: Community-led master plan moves forward in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A master plan that outlines a transformative vision for the corridor encompassing Norman Bridge Road and Augusta Avenue has now unanimously passed the Montgomery City Council Planning Commission and is headed to the full City Council in Mid-June. The proposed plan is a comprehensive response,
Diverse Crops, Marketing Channels Yield Success for Alabama Grower
Alabama farmer Taylor Hatchett’s diverse approach in what she grows and how she markets her crop is a reason why Boozer Farms remains a successful farming operation in Chilton County. Some may connect Hatchett and Boozer Farms with the place to get strawberries; or blueberries; or vegetables. No matter...
Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson bids farewell to WSFA
Josh, who started at WSFA as our morning meteorologist, woke up with the Today in Alabama team one last time as he prepares to wrap up 18 years at Channel 12.
Prattville community honors 100 year old World War II veteran
At 100 years old, Harry Ural Jackson Jr. has become part of a rapidly shrinking group of living Americans who can still speak firsthand about World War II and the D-Day invasion of Normandy. On Tuesday afternoon, family members, veterans, residents and community leaders gathered at Greensprings Assisted Living in...
Prattville police shift focus in Doster Road death
PRATTVILLE − Police in Prattville say a recent death is no longer being investigated as a homicide. On May 24, officers went to residence on Doster Road and found a man dead. Initially the case was investigated as a homicide . The man's name was not released at the time. On May 28, Police Chief Mark Thompson confirme
SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (June 1-6)
After what has felt like an endless bout of rainy weather, it seems that we are all feeling ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Along with that, there are a slew of events across the state this week, ready to be experienced. Auto enthusiasts will head to Tuscumbia, movie buffs will gather in Huntsville, and fi

















