Sally Pitts

Anchor

Montgomery, AL

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.

Recent Articles by Sally

The Federal Trade Commission has a list of 10 things you can do to avoid fraud.

Sally Pitts

Published 3h at 4:51 PM

Woman incarcerated for 15 years shares her story

Cyntoia Brown-Long is sharing her story of redemption.

Sally Pitts

Published January 21, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Harvard students help with Mayor Reed’s transition team

The three graduate fellows have spent two weeks in Montgomery working with Mayor Steven Reed’s transition team.

Sally Pitts

Published January 16, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Longtime Eastwood Christian School headmaster to be laid to rest

John Geiger passed away Tuesday after a battle with ALS, a disease commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Sally Pitts

Published January 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Law enforcement makes Alabama teen’s dream come true

Alabama law enforcement went above and beyond the call of duty Tuesday to make a teen’s dream come true.

John Shryock, Sally Pitts and WSFA Staff

Published January 7, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Lions Club works to improve reading skills for students with Irlen Syndrome

For children struggling with reading, a special set of lenses could make all the difference.

Sally Pitts

Published January 6, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Prattville mayor shares 2019 accomplishments, 2020 goals

Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie calls 2019 a very good year for the city.

Sally Pitts

Published December 31, 2019 at 10:53 PM

Technology helping identify fake products becoming more popular

If you’re doing any of your holiday shopping online, buyers beware. There are thousands of counterfeit products online, even at trusted websites.

Sally Pitts

Published December 17, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Stop Judging, Start Healing: new Campaign aims to change the way we speak

There's a new campaign in Alabama to change the way we speak about individuals with mental health illness or substance use disorder.

Sally Pitts

Published December 11, 2019 at 10:20 PM

‘Big John’ Williams remembered by fellow sheriffs

When word spread that Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams had been shot and killed, nearly half the sheriffs in the state responded to the scene.

Sally Pitts

Published November 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Pike Road schools keeping pace with growing community

Construction at Pike Road High School’s Georgia Washington campus is part of a $24 million project.

Sally Pitts

Published November 7, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Auburn University program serving military families

Before kickoff Saturday, Auburn will recognize a program on campus that’s supporting our military members.

Sally Pitts

Published October 30, 2019 at 4:21 PM

Bike Safety: Sharing the road with Alabama bicyclists

A lot of drivers don’t know what to do when they come upon a person on a bicycle.

Sally Pitts

Published October 11, 2019 at 11:34 AM

Breast cancer survivor encourages others to join fight against disease

The American Cancer Society estimates 271,000 people will be diagnosed with the disease this year.

Sally Pitts

Published October 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM

River Region United Way kicks off campaign

The River Region United Way funds about 85 programs and over 40 agencies, helping around 130,000 people in our communities.

Sally Pitts

Published September 12, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Lee County first responder recovering after stroke

A man who led volunteers during the Lee County tornado search and recovery process is now working on his own recovery.

Rachel Jinright and Sally Pitts

Published September 12, 2019 at 12:54 PM

Lee County sheriff’s deputy remembers cries for help after March tornado

On March 3, a powerful tornado touched down in Lee County. The EF-4 twister tore a path at least 26 miles long in Alabama.

Sally Pitts

Published September 3, 2019 at 3:40 PM

Lee County sheriff recalls tornadoes 6 months later

On March 3rd, a powerful tornado touched down in Lee County.

Sally Pitts

Published September 3, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Troy educator identifies problem affecting classrooms across nation

Troy City Schools Technology Director Eujohn Anderson is a Google Innovator.

Sally Pitts

Published August 20, 2019 at 4:39 PM

Auburn University has made a slight alteration to its iconic interlocking A-U logo, but some fans say they’re not happy with it and feel it should be left the way it was.

Sally Pitts

Published August 13, 2019 at 8:27 AM

AUM athletics trainer lists ways to combat heat related illness

High school football players are back on the practice field preparing for the upcoming season.

Sally Pitts

Published August 11, 2019 at 5:08 PM

Montgomery maintenance workers credited with saving woman’s life

Two City of Montgomery employees are credited with saving a woman's life.

Sally Pitts

Published August 8, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Widow of slain Auburn police officer speaks after mortgage paid in full

Auburn police officer William Buechner’s family learned this week that they don’t have to worry about making mortgage payments on their home anymore. They now own it outright.