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: May. 29, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Trinity Richards was shot four times in the Dadeville mass shooting.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
School is out for the summer for kids here in our area. This could mean more screen time for some children.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Montgomery County leaders gathered Wednesday for a rededication ceremony for the Phelps-Price Justice Center.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Montgomery leaders announced an expansion to the M Transit system.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Friday community leaders provided progress updates for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Brownfields Assessment Grant’s community redevelopment projects.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Representatives with the U.S. Department of Transportation held a roundtable with Montgomery city and county leaders and community advocates.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Some high school students working toward a career in law enforcement have a new tool to help them in the classroom. It is all thanks to a donation from The Montgomery County Sheriffs Office.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Monday marked one month since the horrific mass shooting in Dadeville that left four dead and 32 injured at a sweet 16 birthday party.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Local first responders and hospital staff are being recognized for their heroic response to last month’s tragic mass shooting.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Major improvements are coming for parks and community centers across Montgomery.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The loss of her brother Chase is still raw for Lauren Littlefield.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Primary care providers and community leaders across Alabama have launched a statewide action plan to eliminate cervical cancer.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama Fraternal Order of Police honored law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty Friday.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A school in Macon County is being recognized for going above and beyond to motivate students to pursue a college degree.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
15-year-old Makai Simpson was shot 6 times in the Dadeville mass shooting. Many of the wounds are still visible. Doctors say some of the bullets are too dangerous to remove.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
K-9 Hannah is ready for duty at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Trinity Richards' mother said it's a miracle she survived the mass shooting.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The recovery organization of support specialists also known as R.O.S.S. hosted its third annual community health and resource fair in oak park.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Cara Johns was injured in the Dadeville mass shooting. She is now in a medically induced coma.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
It has been nearly two weeks since the tragedy in Dadeville. The heartbreak and sadness reach far beyond the city.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
A first-of-its-kind mental health resource has officially launched at Alabama State University.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 6:54 AM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates 124,000 more physicians will be needed by 2034, with the largest gap among specialists.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
VOICES for Alabama’s Children released its latest Alabama Kids Count Data Book.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The city of Tallassee received a $9.7 million grant that will help modernize the city’s cast iron gas pipes.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
This week Congressman Barry Moore will take part in roundtable events to hear what Alabama farmers want to see in the 2023 Farm Bill.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
During the pandemic, the automotive industry faced many challenges. However, with improving supply issues and inflation beginning to steady, the tide may be turning for automakers, dealers, and consumers.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Within the first week of the filing season more than 174,000 Alabamians E-filed their returns. The Alabama Department of Revenue says E-filing is the way to go.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
With severe weather having recently rolled through the state, the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners to beware of potential home repair scams.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
Here in our state, banks want to reassure Alabamians that they are a safe place to keep your money.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama Department of Corrections is ramping up its recruiting and retention efforts. Starting Thursday, March 16th ADOC will raise the starting pay for correctional officer trainees.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Rosanna Smith
The Alabama State Department of Education has launched a new campaign to combat the statewide teacher shortage while also celebrating teachers’ work.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Once the special session ends and the regular session resumes, lawmakers are expected to debate the Governor’s proposed teacher pay raise.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:30 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Gov. Kay Ivey said she plans to create a new statewide high school dedicated to the instruction of health care.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Stanhope Elmore High School is grieving the unexpected deaths of two of its students.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The president is expected to get a firsthand look at the damage left behind in Selma from the Jan. 12 tornado while he is in town.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:52 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The city of Montgomery is preparing for large crowds this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The Montgomery County district attorney’s office is feeling the effects of losing its five victims advocates.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The FDA recently lifted its restrictions on people who had been overseas amid outbreaks of mad cow disease.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of Dylan Lyons, a television new reporter who was shot while covering a shooting in Orlando, Florida.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the first Genesis model to be assembled in the United States.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Thursday civil rights attorney and activist Fred Gray discussed the landmark legal case Alabama v. King at the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Jeffery M. Smith was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Alabama is seeing dramatic growth in exports of “Made in Alabama” products. Since 2020, there has been a 47% increase. Alabama’s 2022 exports topped $25.5 billion.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
A terrifying ordeal for a Montgomery woman who is now speaking out. She says a man who was recently released from jail attacked her outside her home.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
School safety is a priority for parents and educators.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Rosanna Smith
Montgomery Public Schools is partnering with a local non-profit chapter to bring additional STEM programs to students thanks to an anonymous $100,000 donation.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
Days, weeks and months can seem like forever for a child who has a parent who is deployed overseas serving our country. But for one Montgomery family the wait is finally over.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
A new attempt to cut down on roadside panhandling is happening on the state level.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
A study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University found children being diagnosed with autism tripled between 2000 and 2016.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Rosanna Smith
VOCAL has expressed concerns about the ongoing release of Alabama inmates at state prisons.
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