1 arrested after shots fired into Montgomery home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman is in custody, charged with assault and three counts of shooting into an occupied home, according to court filings. Niavonni Zaniya Brown, 18, of Montgomery, was arrested in connection to a shooting on May 1 on Chatsworth Drive. According to court records, the victim...
Hantavirus searches spike in Alabama as health officials say no cases confirmed in the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Google searches for hantavirus have spiked more than 1,000% in Alabama over the last five days, according to Google Trends, even as state health officials confirm there are no known cases here. Clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow said the reaction reflects a shift in how people...
Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, NS
BNSF boosts safety in first-quarter 2026. Also, CSX celebrates industrial development projects in Alabama and Georgia; and Norfolk Southern (NS) more than doubles its Trades on Track Scholarship investment. BNSF. “BNSF had a great first quarter of 2026 for safety!” the Class I reported via social media on May 7....
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons launches Prattville Extended Hours to serve growing community needs
Director of Marketing- Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons. Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced the launch of Prattville Extended Hours, a new service designed to provide convenient, walk-in orthopaedic care for residents of Prattville and surrounding communities. With extended evening and weekend availability, Prattville Extended Hours offers patients access to specialized care for...
Explore North Alabama’s musical heritage with new self-guided trail
DECATUR, Ala. — North Alabama’s rich musical history is now easier to explore thanks to a new self-guided tourism route highlighting iconic recording studios, live music venues, landmarks and cultural stops across the region. The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has launched the Music Trail of North Alabama,...
From wine to chainsaws, Mosley’s Store has it all
PINTLALA, Ala. (WSFA) - If you live outside the city in a rural area, country stores are very important. There’s one in Montgomery County that has quite the variety and has been around a long time. It also has a sign out front that captures your attention. “You cannot...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fugitive wanted in Prattville captured in multi-agency effort
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WAKA) – A fugitive who was wanted by Prattville police is now in custody, thanks to an effort of several law enforcement agencies. Prattville police thanked several agencies for helping with the capture of Devontay Jones. They include the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, U.S. Marshals Service and the Central Alabama Community College campus police.
Man dies after crashing pickup truck into church in Millbrook
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WAKA) – Millbrook police say a man driving a pickup truck has died after crashing into a church and other objects. Police say at about 5:41AM today, they were called to the 4100 block of Alabama Highway 14. They say the truck had run through the Living Word Church, exiting the rear of the building, struck a truck trailer, continuing into Hometown...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces $7.6 million for Alabama road projects
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that more than $7.6 million in state funding will be awarded to cities and counties for 26 road projects across Alabama.
7th annual Justice, Fairness & Hope Awards held in Montgomery
Organized by Legal Services Alabama, the event recognized recipients for outstanding contributions to the pursuit of justice through legal advocacy in Alabama.

















