Rosanna Smith
Reporter
Montgomery, AL
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Born in Germany and raised in Lima, Ohio, Rosanna Smith is no stranger to exciting adventures. However, Montgomery and its southern hospitality would claim Smith's heart, making it truly "Sweet Home Alabama." Rosanna graduated from Montgomery's Taylor Road Academy and completed her collegiate career at Auburn University at Montgomery as a communications major.
Rosanna started her career at WSFA 12 News in September 2011, working behind the scenes as a photographer and news content specialist. Starting in 2014, she covered news in the Wiregrass and East Alabama as a general assignment reporter. The most exciting stories she’s covered have included an Elmore County colorblind teenager seeing color for the first time with the help of special glasses, the dedication of the WWI statue at Union Station and the opening day of the Alabama National Fair.
Rosanna stepped away from the news business in 2019, when she graciously accepted the opportunity to use her expertise as the Communications Director at Fresh Anointing House of Worship. She returned to WSFA in late 2021 to co-anchor WSFA 12 News First At Four. She is excited to continue covering issues that concern residents in and around the River Region.
Rosanna was recognized by the WSFA staff when she earned the 2012 "Team Spirit Achievement" award for her fun-loving personality, likability in the newsroom and dedication. In 2018 she was honored in numerous categories, including Best Reporter and Best Specialized Reporter, by the Associated Press.
A proud member of Leadership Montgomery Torchbearers class XI, Rosanna hopes that her contributions will create stronger communities, better connections and greater results. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Rosanna Smith
The River Region United Way continues to raise funds to help those in the Flatwood community.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Frankie Wright, an 88-year-old resident, has been forced to live in a hotel because her home is no longer livable.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The scars of the storm are still visible across the landscape, but there are wounds you can’t see; It’s a loss that can never be recovered.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 8:31 AM CST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Rosanna Smith
Here are some of the events that will mark the upcoming anniversary of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Thursday, the Trojans will play in the 3A state championship for the first time in school history.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
More help is on the way for children and teens navigating the mental health system. The Psychiatric Intake Response Center at Children’s Hospital is now available statewide.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Christmas is quickly approaching, and many people are making those holiday purchases and preparing to send them out to family and friends.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Communities all across the nation are celebrating National Nurse Practitioners Week.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Employees at the St. James Hotel spent two days going through what’s known as the Flawless Delivery Hospitality Certification.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:37 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Monday was a special day at the Troy University Montgomery Campus. Leaders and community members to unveil the Violata Pax Dove.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
More than 100 community members gathered on North Main Street in Tuskegee for a dedication ceremony Thursday. The County Commission Chamber now bears the name of Jesse L. Upshaw.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Alabama saw the election of its first Jewish state lawmaker in more than forty years Tuesday as Democrat Phillip Ensler unseated his Republican rival by a commanding margin.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alabama is one of only three states seeing “very high” levels of flu-like illnesses.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
This weekend, a big service project will kick off to help clean up a north Montgomery neighborhood.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Republican Pamela Cloud and Democrat Phadra Carson Foster are hoping to fill the position.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Just like you may struggle to find certain foods at the grocery store the Montgomery Area Food bank is facing a similar challenge as they work to fight hunger.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Incumbent, Lesa Keith and Marcus Vandiver are the two candidates vying to represent District 1 on the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama Retail Association predicts holiday spending in the state will near $18 billion. That is a 5% increase from last year’s record-shattering spending.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The One Place Family Justice Center connects victims and their families with resources and support.It has been a busy year for the organization.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Officers from across Alabama made their way to Montgomery for the 23rd Annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Pike Road Schools recently revealed the preliminary layout for its new high school campus.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A new leader is taking over at The Family Guidance Center of Alabama. Yolanda Adams succeeds Dr. Walter White who retired last month.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A recent state report shows the use of emergency teacher certificates is up by over 1000%. Macon County Schools says the emergency certificates have allowed them to fill some critical positions. Between 30% to 40% of the school districts teaching population is emergency certified.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A heartbroken mother is speaking out after the murder of her daughter.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
In just days thousands of community pharmacies are set to leave the Tricare network. This has lawmaker here in Alabama and across the country asking questions.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The company said this comes after stalled conversations with the city, but the mayor painted a different picture.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The labor market is booming, and job opportunities are plenty in the state. The Alabama Department of Labor says it is a job seeker’s market.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama Academy of Honor welcomed five new members on Monday. The Academy bestows honor and recognition upon living Alabamians for their outstanding accomplishments and service to the state and the nation.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
People came from miles around to enjoy what is known as the 10 best days of fall.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
In 1997, Alabama was the first state to have its CHIP plan approved.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Montgomery Public Schools has a new piece of equipment thanks to a donation from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
In Alabama, doctors are preparing for a potentially severe season.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Mangled metal, broken furniture and piles of debris line the streets in Fort Myers, Florida.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
With the sold-out ASU homecoming game just days away, we may see more visitors in Montgomery.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
This is going to be a huge weekend for alumni of Alabama State and Jackson State Universities. But for one Montgomery resident this game will be extra special because his is a graduate of both schools.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
On Friday Alabama’s high court ruled electronic bingo machines at Whitehall gaming in Lowndes County and Victoryland Casino in Macon county are illegal. It could lead to the closure of both facilities. But in Macon County, where the casino benefits the local government and school system community leaders are fighting back.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions is another organization mobilizing its resources to deploy to the hardest hit areas of Florida
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
On Wednesday, EJI will open the Legacy Plaza located next to the Legacy Museum.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Hurricane Ian is predicted to be a major hurricane.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Alabama State Department of Education board member Stephanie Bell and her family are breathing a sigh of relief after they rode out Hurricane Fiona.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 9:52 AM CDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Rosanna Smith
Several law enforcement agencies are holding a mock manhunt exercise Thursday in Macon County.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Images of the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona are heartbreaking for Prattville resident Elaine Montgomery. She is a native of Puerto Rico and still has family who lives there.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The 187th Fighter Wing’s 187th Logistics Readiness Squadron held a groundbreaking Tuesday for a new $21 million supply complex.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
“Some of the time those stereotypes and misconceptions, over time, have maybe left some people out. Maybe victims have not come forward because they did not recognize themselves as being a victim."
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A first-time mom and Montgomery resident credits an app called Count the Kicks with saving her baby's life.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
With concerns of canine influenza or dog flu on the rise some veterinarians are reminding pet parents of the signs and symptoms.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
On Friday thousands of railroad workers could walk off the job. Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is urging quick action to find a resolution to avoid a strike.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
New lifesaving equipment is headed to the Tallassee Fire Department. It was all made possible by a large grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
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