Ashley Bowerman
Reporter
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Ashley Bowerman is a general assignment reporter for WSFA 12 News. She joined the team in February 2020. Ashley is from San Antonio, Texas, and graduated with a degree in Electronic Media from Texas State University in 2019. In school, she was the Assistant News Director for KTSW 89.9 - the FM radio station on campus and a reporter/anchor for Bobcat Update - the student-run newscast. She was also a member of the Texas State Strutters, a collegiate dance team. Her last year in school she received the Electronic Media student of the year award. When she isn’t reporting news, Ashley enjoys spending time with family and her dog, playing guitar and shopping.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Ashley Bowerman
After over 10 years in the role as EMA director, Ernie Baggett is on to his next adventure.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Ashley Bowerman
The over $65 million project, adjacent to Maxwell Air Force Base and Interstate 65, is designed to attract more tourists to the city and provide a new recreational activity for residents.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The event will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. The location will be 5215 Carmichael Rd. in the parking lot of the old Shilla Korean Restaurant that is closed.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:31 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Now that the state board has voted, local school boards will have multiple textbook options to choose from.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The bill would make it easier for people who have finished serving their time to vote.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
As a patient in his 30s, he wants others in the community to be aware and get screened.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a large fire at Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church on Highland Avenue.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says hours of planning have gone into security procedures for the festivities planned this week.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Interim Director Kim Martin said they are understaffed and underfunded.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell hosted the event at the Edmundite Missions Community Center.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Officials say the problem can mostly be attributed to staffing shortages and crowded hospital emergency rooms.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:40 AM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
“The absolute hardest four or five weeks of my life."
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Construction has been ongoing for more than two years.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
It is important to remember that there are different tornado siren notification systems that exist in Alabama, and that it is different depending on what county you live in.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Dallas County now has their inmates at about seven different county jails across the state.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
“We don’t know if they’re trapped underneath or if maybe they were able to get out."
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:05 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The transition has been easy for some, but for those who lost their homes it’s been a challenge.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
“We’re trying to do the absolute best we can with what little revenue and funding that we get,” Principal Kyle Futral said.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Chief of Police Darryl Albert says the incident is prompting a renewed commitment to transparency with the community.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Crosspoint Christian Church off Dallas Avenue in Selma is trying to get back to some sense of normalcy after a tornado devastated their property.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:00 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
After suffering with renal disease for many years, 62-year-old Alan Milam is hoping to find a kidney donor before being forced to start dialysis.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:52 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman and Jonathan Grass
“Operation 2020″ ran from mid-December through mid-January.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:21 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
City/County EMA officials, first responders, the National Weather Service, and other disaster relief experts gathered at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl to network and discuss planning, response, and recovery efforts.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The Metropolitan United Methodist Church and the Central Alabama Veterans Affairs Health Care System stepped up to help those in need Friday.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:21 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville toured the destruction for the first time Thursday alongside EMA Director Ernie Baggott and newly appointed Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
State Representatives and the Speaker of the House visited the worst hit areas.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Crosspoint Christian Church’s preschool and child care center collapsed during Thursday’s storm.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall clarified women cannot be prosecuted for taking an abortion pill. He explained that only those who provide the abortion can be prosecuted under state law.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Officials say the ability to respond to emergencies is becoming increasingly difficult with a lack of people signing up to volunteer.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:33 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Now that the Salvation Army is temporarily closed, the need for homeless shelters in Montgomery is growing.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Over 300 families were served a Christmas meal at the MAP Center off East Delano Avenue.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says he’s fearful for the safety of his deputies.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The annual economic impact the 908th will have on the River Region is estimated to increase nearly 40% beginning in 2024.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Residents did not think they would be able to take part in the holiday tradition this year after an EF-2 tornado devastated their community center.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:42 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
On Wednesday, lawmakers in Washington took to the senate floor to bid their farewell to longtime Senator Richard Shelby and thank him for his decades of service.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 3:58 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The fire happened on Upper Kingston Road, just north of Prattville High school.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
"You don’t want to leave this world and have your loved ones with that doubt that if they had been buckled up, they’d still be here."
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:04 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
A woman in Prattville is recovering after allegedly being shot in the face by her longtime ex-boyfriend.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival is open through Christmas Day!
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
What was once the heartbeat of the community is now a pile of rubble after an EF-2 tornado tore through the neighborhood Wednesday.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
“The tree fell as soon as I put my hands on her in the baby bed," said one resident rushing to safety. "I heard it crashing behind me.”
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 11:14 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
More than 100 hot meals were given out to those who are homeless or living in extreme poverty.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The fifth annual Operation Iron Ruck kicked off from Jordan-Hare Stadium Wednesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The president of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police says retaining and recruiting officers has become increasingly difficult at every department.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:01 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Medical Advocacy and Outreach is facing severe financial hardship, forcing them to turn over their assets to another non-profit healthcare company.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 1:38 PM CST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Ashley Bowerman
Authorities said 17 people had been charged and numerous drugs and guns were taken off the street during a special operation.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
Adult predators pretending to be young females online will ask for nude images of teenage boys and threaten to distribute the sensitive material if they are not paid.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 11:03 PM CST
|By Ashley Bowerman
The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved name changes for two high schools.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Ashley Bowerman
Thousands of people from all across the South will head to the Wiregrass for the big event.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:53 PM CDT
|By Ashley Bowerman
Alabama’s economy is growing, and higher education leaders want to make sure students have the skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce.
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