Prattville council approves $150,000 consultation on potential city school system
The Prattville City Council approved a $150,000 consultation Tuesday night as city leaders continue weighing whether Prattville should establish its own city school system, amending the fiscal 2026 budget and authorizing Mayor Bill Gillespie to enter into a contract with Dr. Ira W. Harvey, principal investigator for De
LIVE: WSFA on scene of heavy police presence in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - WSFA 12 News is on the scene of a developing situation in Montgomery. Details are limited, but our crew is on the scene of a heavy police presence in the area of Birmingham Highway and West Boulevard. The Prattville Police Department said the southbound lanes of...
Montgomery police seek suspect in retail theft
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect, according to CrimeStoppers 215-STOP. The wanted suspect and car shown are sought in connection with a third-degree theft of property that happened at Costco Wholesale on Saturday, Aug. 15. If you recognize
Plant Bae closing after six years
The restaurant is inviting the community to come out one last time, starting Thursday through Saturday.
Montgomery police involved in shooting while arresting suspects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery police officer has been involved in a shooting while trying to arrest suspects. Police say just before 10:30 this morning, officers were trying to stop a vehicle with three people inside who were of interest in an assault investigation. A pursuit ended near the intersection of Bir
Academy Street Career Innovation Center reopens
The first day of dual enrollment classes was held at the newly renovated Academy Street Career Innovation Center.
Rabid fox found in Autauga County; pet owners urged to take precautions
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – State health officials confirm that a rabid fox has been found in the Billingsley area of northeast Autauga County. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the fox was found late last week on private property near U.S. Highway 82 at Autauga County Road 1.
First Alert: Extreme heat gradually fades with occasional afternoon storms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Yesterday marked our third consecutive day of triple-digit heat and the fourth time in the last six days. We’ll come close to that mark again this afternoon. While slightly cooler air is in the forecast, it will take a couple of days to arrive. We’re...
Pay It Forward: Karen Russell of Montgomery
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Karen Russell of Montgomery is the kind of teacher every student wants. In fact, even her students say she is their favorite teacher. Russell works at Autauga Valley School in Prattville — teaching science for 7th through 12th grades. The school provides education for young male t
Two Days, Two Celebrations: Fall Fest and 10 Years Under the Lights in Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, Ala. – Fall is coming to Downtown Wetumpka, and Main Street Wetumpka is inviting the community to celebrate with a full weekend of events on September 26–27. The weekend begins with Wetumpka’s Front Porch Fall Fest on Saturday, September 26, followed by 10 Years Under the Lights, Main Street Wetumpka’s 10-yea
