Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:33:11 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.More >>
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:28:47 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:13:44 GMT
You can help those affected by the deadly, severe weather that hit Oklahoma Monday. Over the weekend, Missouri, Iowa, Kasas and Illinois also experienced severe weather.The American Red Cross is acceptingMore >>
Learn how you can help victims of severe weather recover in the Plains States...More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize.More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...More >>
John O'Connor joined the WSFA 12 News family in December 2012 as an anchor and reporter.
John began his career in radio in his home town of Asheville, North Carolina. Since then he has worked all over the country. This is his second time living in Alabama. He lived in Mobile for five years as a teenager.
John spent several years as a newscaster in Florida. Most recently working in Jacksonville. He has covered the space shuttle program for many years along with other big regional stories like the Daytona 500, too many hurricanes and the Florida voting controversies.
He likes to spend his free time on the golf course or riding his motorcycle. John is also an avid guitar player. He's the proud father of two daughters and shares an apartment in Montgomery with his 16 pound Maine Coon cat named Piper.