Sally Pitts
Anchor
Montgomery, AL
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Sally Pitts anchors WSFA 12 News at Noon and First at 4. A graduate of Auburn University, Sally joined WSFA 12's production department after college before being promoted into the news department. Sally serves on several area boards including The Montgomery Ballet and Partners in Education. Sally enjoys volunteering as a mentor and tutor. When not at work, Sally enjoys playing tennis, running and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Sally is a Chilton County native, and her family still lives there.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 4:51 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
More than 2,000 Americans were killed, among those who died was a doctor from Chilton County.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:04 PM CST
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Sally Pitts
There’s a group of student veterans from the University of Alabama and Auburn University setting their intense rivalry aside in order to focus on an important cause.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
Christmas trees are a sure sign of the holiday season. This year, that tree will likely cost you more.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 8:24 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
It’s a crowded field in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District race with four candidates running for the seat.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
There are three candidates on the ballot in the race for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
An 8-year-old who made waves on the internet for his basketball handles and trick shot game is showing his heart is bigger than his skills on the court.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The race for Alabama Supreme Court Place 5 comes down to two candidates: Greg Cook and Anita Kelly.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
There are two candidates on the ballot running for Montgomery County sheriff.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival donated old costume pieces made for its performances over the years to Goodwill.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Cattle farmers in Alabama came together to donate 41 rows of hay to Texas farmers.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Alabama Forestry Commission says dozens of fires have burned hundreds of acres over the last week.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Montgomery County district attorney’s office says anyone found sending or receiving inappropriate images of a minor — including images of the sender — could be prosecuted under the state’s child pornography law.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a reminder for us all to take action now to prepare for emergencies throughout the year. Emergency Management leaders want you to prepare now. They say the first step is having a plan.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Montgomery Christian School is cleaning up after heavy rains flooded the building. It affected all but one classroom.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The number of deaths from bicycle accidents has increased significantly over the last decade.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
From the mountains in North Alabama to the Gulf Coast, Alabama has a lot to offer.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
A bad example - that’s how Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., describes President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Tuberville says while some deserve it, most don’t.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By WSFA 12 News Staff and Sally Pitts
Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Melvin J. Brown has released details of his plan for his first 100 days.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Eufaula Mayor Jack Tibbs recently traveled to South Korea on a recruiting mission for jobs.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners conducted an investigation. The investigation found many IV therapy businesses were allowing unqualified people to treat patients.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Homelessness is not a new issue in Montgomery, but city leaders are looking for new ideas to handle it. Mayor Steven Reed addressed homelessness in the Capital City at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Montgomery Stockyards have held cattle sales since 1958. Now, more than 60 years later, the current owner says they will hold their last public sale on Aug. 22.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
While unemployment is at a record low across Alabama, in parts of the Black Belt, it’s twice the state average.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Beverly Price is Alexander City’s new superintendent of schools.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Montgomery‘s new $65 million whitewater park is taking shape. JESCO Construction has provided WSFA 12 News with new drone footage that shows the latest progress.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Meredith’s Miracles assists families that have to leave their area for medical care.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Romay Davis will receive will receive the Congressional Gold Medal. It’s the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
In a move to add more teachers to the classroom, the Alabama State Department of Education lowered the minimum score for Alabama’s teacher certification test.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s marine police are gearing up for what they expect to be a busy holiday weekend on the water.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
It’s summer and that means a lot of great things like no school, vacations, and the beach. But, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day can actually be a dangerous time for teenagers specifically when they get behind the wheel.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Troy University has frozen tuition for the upcoming academic year.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
More people may qualify for Alabama’s Women, Infants, and Children program, more commonly known as WIC, after an increase in income guidelines were recently approved.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
On Wednesday, the city of Montgomery took a moment to honor the 28 officers that have been lost in the line of duty.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert says domestic violence cases are on the rise.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Montgomery Regional Airport has unveiled its new 3D computer tomography security checkpoint scanner.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The White House Easter Egg Roll returns after being canceled for the last two years due to COVID-19. Helping to put it on will be Caleb Hicks from Alabama.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
The Blank Slate Memorial, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, or SPLC, was unveiled Tuesday at The Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Healths says Alabama is in a “reasonable” place when it comes to COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
It’s a partnership between the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan Volunteer fire departments, along with the Baldwin County EMA, and Gulf Shores Orange Beach Tourism.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Sally Pitts
Rip currents are the number one weather-related killer at the beaches along the Gulf Coast.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 10:09 AM CST
|By Sally Pitts
Many students are taking a break from the books this month; it’s spring break time. One of the more popular destinations is Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 9:56 AM CST
|By Sally Pitts
There’s a lot to do beyond the beach.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
The Civil Rights Trail is a collection of locations that changed Alabama and the world.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts and WSFA 12 News Staff
The day a baby is born is always a special day, but it was an extra special “Twosday” at a Montgomery hospital this week.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 5:53 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
One of the more controversial bills in the Alabama legislature right now is a proposal involving school choice.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 7:47 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
Someone near and dear to us here at WSFA 12 News is battling COVID-19.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
The new year brings new leadership in Macon County. Dr. Melissa Williams officially took over as superintendent January 1st.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2021 at 9:43 AM CST
|By Sally Pitts
Alabama offers a number of magical holiday destinations this season.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
The Montgomery Area Food Bank serves 35 Alabama Counties; that’s over half the state. They do that by partnering with hundreds of local agencies to distribute food across Alabama. One of those is Caring for Citizens of Alabama.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 7:05 PM CST
|By Sally Pitts
Penni McClammy has been sworn-in as the new representative of Alabama House District 76, a position held for decades by her late father, Thad McClammy.
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