Prattville homicide investigation underway, police chief confirms
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A homicide investigation is underway in Prattville, but few details are being released. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson is only confirming that investigators are looking at a death that happened Sunday on Doster Road. A specific location on that road was not provided. Thompson told WSFA.
Alabama judge suspended after misconduct allegations
The judge was suspended after she was named in a 120-page complaint by an oversight committee that detailed dozens of cases on misconduct.
Alabama acts make an impression on pop world at American Music Awards
While it wasn’t quite the blowout for them that recent country music awards shows have been, performers from Alabama had a good night at the American Music Awards. Held Monday night in Las Vegas, the award show revealed a multi-genre slate of fan-voted honors. Alabama’s Ella Langley was up for five awards including two
3 of the 5 fastest-growing cities in the state are here in North Alabama
A study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama released last week shows Madison as the fastest-growing city in the state, and is joined among the top 5 by Huntsville and Athens. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get news like this delivered...
Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K draws runners, veterans and military families to honor fallen...
PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WAKA) — More than 300 runners, walkers, veterans and military families gathered Monday morning for the fourth annual Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K, honoring fallen service members while raising money to expand local trails in the River Region. The race, held in the Woodland Creek neighborhood...
Jones Farm legacy shaped by family and community
For the Jones family, farming is not simply a job or a business venture, it is a way of life rooted in generations of hard work, sacrifice and pride. What began decades ago with grandparents raising crops and livestock to feed their families has grown into a thriving direct-to-consumer operation known today as Jones Fa
ALBBAA launches inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has announced the launch of the inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest on May 26. The contest begins May 27 and runs through July 27. The grand prize for the winner of the contest, chosen exclusively through online voting, will receive a two-person, half-day guided tr
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church hosting free health event Saturday
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WAKA) — Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will host its third annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 30 offering free health screenings and family-friendly activities for area residents. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Deatsville Highway in Millbrook.
Middle school teacher in Montgomery uses history to inspire students
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The last week of school means awards ceremonies, field days and more. For Laquanna Spriggs, this means end-of-the-year projects. She teaches civics and geography at Johnnie Carr Middle School, a school named after a Civil Rights leader in Montgomery and a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boyco
Daily rain chances continue through the weekend
Periodic waves of rain and storms are ahead the rest of the week and likely into the weekend. On top of 2-6" of rain most of north Alabama has experienced since the middle of last week, another 2-3" could fall in the next 5 days. For tonight expect a wet...

















