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WSFA’s 2023 ‘Day of Dreams’ telethon set for Tuesday

WSFA 12 News is excited to kickoff our third annual “Day of Dreams” telethon, an event designed to support Montgomery’s Mercy House ministry, MAP and the MAP Center in west Montgomery.

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A very warm and dry start to October

Friday Night Football Fever

Pike County, Headland football suspended following brawl

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Halawakee Creek is about one mile north of Exit 66.

Bridge widening over Halawakee Creek on I-85 to begin Monday

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An Ozark man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle, the Alabama Law...

Ozark man killed after being struck by vehicle early Sunday morning

Updated: 3 hours ago

By WSFA 12 News Staff

An Ozark man was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed.

News

Dadeville man dies following Thursday night crash in Lee County

Updated: 4 hours ago

By WSFA 12 News Staff

A 19-year-old Dadeville man has died following a Thursday night crash, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Sports

Ryan Blaney wins the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ryan Blaney wins YellaWood 500, locks into the round of 8

Updated: 16 hours ago

By James Hayes

Ryan Blaney punched his ticket in the next round of the NASCAR playoffs on Sunday afternoon

News

Students were able to see options available to those who do not want to attend college after...

Montgomery nonprofit holds career fair for middle school students

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Monae Stevens

A career fair showed students other options they can consider if they don't want to attend a four-year university.

National

File - Graduating Harvard University students celebrate their degrees during commencement...

Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT

By The Associated Press

If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic.

National

Workers work on a wooden cake display on the North Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Sept. 30,...

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Updated: 14 hours ago

By The Associated Press and BILL BARROW Associated Press

A flood of messages came from world leaders and pop culture figures, with many of them focused on Carter’s four decades of global humanitarian work after leaving the Oval Office.

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Auburn

Georgia uses late touchdown to take down Auburn in dramatic fashion

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT

By James Hayes

On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers welcomed in the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs for the latest edition of the deep south’s oldest rivalry.

Alabama

The 12th-ranked Crimson Tide travel to Mississippi State to take on the Bulldogs.

Alabama defeats Mississippi State for 16th consecutive time, roll to 40-17 victory

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT

By WBRC Staff

The Crimson Tide were back on the road this week in Starkville, Mississippi to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an SEC West showdown.

News

Tennessee man dead in fatal Butler County crash

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 12:09 PM CDT

By Allison Bolton

A two-vehicle crash in Butler County has claimed the life of a man from Tennessee, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports.

News

Millbrook PD to host 13th annual Cops and Kids Day

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT

By Allison Bolton

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., local police officers, firefighters and other public safety officials will be in Village Green Park with plenty of fun, food, and games at no cost.

News

Filling glass of water from stainless steel kitchen faucet. Drinking water concept. File photo.

Officials explain ‘grassy, earthy’ taste of Montgomery area water

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT

By Allison Bolton

The Montgomery Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board recently published a new FAQ to their website: “Why does my water taste or smell different?”

Friday Night Football Fever

Brawl breaks out at Headland/Pike County, game called off

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:45 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

The teams attempted to resume the game, with a fight erupting at the end of the next play.

Friday Night Football Fever

Friday Night Football Fever: Week 6

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

It’s time for Friday Night Football Fever! The WSFA 12 News team is traveling to games across Fever Country to bring you all the action.

News

L-R ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley; President-Elect Terry Slaten, Cullman County;...

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT

By Allison Bolton

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is coordinating Beef Month in Alabama.

National

Alabama law enforcement officials said Nicholas Lynch has been arrested after allegedly...

Man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, stabs her current boyfriend and kills her dog, officials say

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT

By WBRC Staff and Gray News Staff

The suspect has been charged with domestic violence burglary in the first degree, attempted murder, aggravated animal cruelty and two counts of third-degree assault.

Crime

Alabama is joining a growing number of states seeking answers from the parent company of online...

Alabama joins 25 other states demanding answers to Pornhub ‘loophole’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Alabama is joining a growing number of states seeking answers from the parent company of online pornography site Pornhub over concerns related to underage content.

County Road 12

When Johnny Boyd opened up a meat market on his farm several months ago, the name of his store...

Wetumpka farmer names meat market after his donkey, Casper

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT

By Judd Davis

A few months ago Boyd decided to open up a little store and sell Alabama made products, including some of the beef raised on his farm.

Political

Proposals for Alabama's congressional map, as submitted by Special Master Richard Allen, which...

State, plaintiffs file opinions on proposed Alabama congressional maps

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT

By Erin Davis

Multiple objections have now been filed against three Alabama congressional maps proposed by a federal court-appointed special master.

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Crime

Lowndes County man arrested in connection to Sept. 16 murder

Suspect arrested in Sept. 16 Lowndes County murder

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT

By Allison Bolton

A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Lowndes County, police say.

Crime

Corporal Derrick Riego with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has been named the 2022...

Montgomery County deputy is 2022 ‘CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

It’s been a year to remember for Corporal Derrick Riego with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

News

The Tuskegee Police Department is redirecting traffic away from that area and that Spire has...

Macon County EMA warns of major natural gas leak in Tuskegee

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Residents and commuters are being asked to avoid the area of Chappie James Drive and U.S. Highway 80 East in Tuskegee.

Crime

Laneitria Hasberry, a correctional officer with the Alabama Department of Corrections, has been...

ADOC correctional officer arrested for allegedly selling drugs at Staton Prison

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

A correctional officer with the Alabama Department of Corrections has been arrested and charged with promoting prison contraband and using her official position for personal gain, according to court documents.

National

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson speaks during a news conference on an indictment...

Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 60, has long been known to investigators as one of four suspects identified early in the investigation.

Fever Athlete of the Week

Andalusia’s Kal Crittenden Week 5 Fever Athlete of the Week

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Every Monday during the 6 p.m. newscast, the WSFA 12 News sports team will announce three nominees for the Fever Athlete of the Week award.

Crime

This is the scene at Evergreen Court where authorities say a woman killed herself after killing...

Mobile County Sheriff: Semmes mother murdered her 2 children before taking her own life

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

By Brendan Kirby

Semmes mother took her on life after killing her two young children Thursday, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch told reporters at a news conference Friday afternoon.

Crime