Auburn man at center of multi-agency Alabama raid appears in court
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The man at the center of a multi-agency federal raid at businesses and homes across central and south Alabama was in court Friday for an initial appearance. Cesar Campos-Reyes, 52, of Auburn, was brought to the federal courthouse in downtown Montgomery where a judge read the...
Suspect arrested in Montgomery double homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect is now in custody, charged in two related homicides that happened Saturday, Montgomery police are confirming. Dontrez Taylor, 22, is charged with one count of capital murder and one count of murder for the deaths of Malik Benson, 27, and Dekeith Whatley, 26. Taylor...
Immigration attorneys question ICE raids at Mexican restaurants, urge people to know their rights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Federal immigration raids across Alabama during the week have sparked concern and confusion among legal advocates and community leaders. On Tuesday, July 15, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained dozens of people at several Mexican restaurants as part of what officials...
Ready for cooler weather? 2025 Farmers’ Almanac predicts ’flirty, flurry’ fall for Alabama
With a long stretch of hot and humid weather on the horizon for Alabama, many are looking forward to that first dose of fresh fall air. The Farmers’ Almanac (not to be confused with the Old Farmer’s Almanac) has a fall forecast out, and it suggests Alabama’s future includes a stretch of “pleasant weather — perfect...
Montgomery safety issues worry entertainment district business operator
An entertainment district can be fun, energetic and even electric. But an anxious mood is always bad for business. "When people feel safe and cared for, they stay longer, they spend more, they come back more often," said Nicholas Wyatt, an area director for Vintage Hospitality Group in Montgomery. "That's something...
15 states facing the most medical malpractice lawsuits: Where does Alabama rank?
Medical malpractice is far more common in some parts of the U.S. than others, with a new report from 24/7 Wall St. highlighting which states see the most claims filed against doctors and hospitals. A special report from 24/7 Wall St. ranked states by their rate of medical malpractice lawsuits...
Alabama restaurant owners clarify: ‘That’s not us’ after raids
A chain of Mexican restaurants in Alabama that shares the same name as businesses raided as a part of a national money laundering and drug investigation is trying to clear up confusion. “I have clients (that have) got my phone number. They’ve been calling me and asking me, ‘Hey, are...
‘I’m not mad, I’m just going to get even’: Purple Heart medal stolen during...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gregory Brown’s father, Corporal James Brown, is an American hero. He earned a purple heart medal following World War II after being wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. That medal, earned over 80 years ago, has stayed in the family ever since; until it...
Montgomery Police reinstates program to put more officers on the streets
The Montgomery Police Department is bringing back an old program to help put more officers on the streets. The Early Hire Program is used as an approach to recruitment. It offers a pathway for individuals to begin their law enforcement careers without having to wait until the next Police Academy.
Montgomery businesses react to new curfew
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Tuesday, the Montgomery City Council voted to impose a curfew on Montgomery residents under the age of 18 starting at 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. The first two times someone is found to have violated the curfew, it’s a $500 fine. For...