Two Montgomery charter school teachers receive honors
Two charter school teachers from Montgomery are among three in the state who have received the 2025 Nelson-Marshall Award for Teaching Excellence. The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has announced these award winners:. Elementary Teacher of the Year: Ms. Geumwha Kwon, L.E.A.D. Academy Montgomery. Middle...
Jury convicts Elmore County man of manslaughter in 2023 shooting death of teen
An Elmore County jury has convicted a local man of manslaughter following a four-day trial, District Attorney CJ Robinson confirmed. Jason Lee Gosdin, 41, was convicted Nov. 7 in the 2023 shooting death of Christian Jace Baker, 19, Robinson said. "Unfortunately, senseless gun violence has become a way of life in our...
This AL chicken chain beat out big names for best regional fast food. Who...
For locals in Alabama, Foosackly's has been more than just fried chicken , it's a neighborhood favorite. Now, LoveFood.com has officially recognized it as the state's best regional fast food . Foosackly's ranked at No. 2 on the list of 61 regional fast food restaurants. The list was compiled by combining genuine user...
Founder Deontanee Jack Inspires Montgomery’s Youth Through The Gentlemen’s Club Mentoring Program
Montgomery, AL — Community leader and mentor Deontanee Jack is reshaping the future for young men in Montgomery through his youth organization, The Gentlemen’s Club. In a recent interview, Jack discussed how the program, designed for boys and young men ages 6–20, is helping cultivate discipline, respect, and purpose...
WSFA to broadcast City of Montgomery Veterans Day Parade
WSFA 12 News will broadcast the City of Montgomery’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Montgomery man sentenced for 2020 murder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man has been sentenced to decades in prison in a 2020 Montgomery murder case, District Attorney Azzie Oliver announced Wednesday. Stevie Coleman, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the shooting death of Stephanie Hale. Hale was killed Dec. 17, 2020, in...
Man killed in fiery Friday morning Montgomery County crash identified
HOPE HULL, Ala. (WSFA) - The victim killed in a fiery Friday morning crash involving a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler in Montgomery County is being identified by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA confirmed Saturday morning that Nathan C. Griggs, 58, of Montgomery, died after the 2022 International...
A small chance for a few snowflakes in Alabama; here’s where and when
Don’t get your hopes up, but there is a small chance a few could see a snowflake or two Sunday or Monday as a blast of cold air rolls into Alabama. Most will not see any flurries, and no accumulations are expected. However, the National Weather Service in Huntsville...
Poarch Creek Indians: Honoring the past, protecting our future
Many people don’t realize how closely the work in the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) ties into who we are as Poarch Creek people. Their mission goes beyond preserving artifacts or old buildings; it’s about protecting our identity, reinforcing our sovereignty, and ensuring our...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey provides emergency funds to food banks
This week, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she is releasing $2 million of the state’s emergency funds to go towards eight food banks, serving all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The decision by Ivey comes amidst the current government shutdown and the USDA’s suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

















