An anniversary is rapidly approaching for those who live in Wetumpka. The city is just days away from formally remembering the tornado that caused millions of dollars in damages and injured four people.

The Equal Justice Initiative is opening a new welcome center and monument to go alongside the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum.

She’s only a first grader, but Amirah Newman has big plans.

Add another candle to the cake for Ms. Iona Fontaine!

The students in Emily McKay's classroom don't seem the least bit surprised that she's our Class Act teacher this week.

It all started with the Barbour’s decision to retire in Alabama.

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

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

Montgomery is bringing back the block party for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

It was Dec. 25, 1954, and with the push of a button, a man named Hy Brown made Montgomery’s second television channel crackle to life.

Montgomery high school choirs perform Christmas songs at Eastdale Mall.

Imagine being a band director at a brand new school; A school that doesn’t even have a fight song yet.

We probably all know someone like this

Troy city leaders joined economic developers Wednesday morning to kick off the production of a new shopping center.

Our Class Act teacher this week says she was led to the classroom after working in another capacity at Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery first.

It’s a family tradition with some sweet results. It started for Jimmy Stubbs when he was just a little boy.

Circle is also bringing back Hee Haw, a venerable music and comedy sketch show that aired from 1971 to 1993 and from 1996 to 1997.

The campaign is one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers of the year.

WSFA 12 News hosted its annual 12′s Day of Giving at the Walmart on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery Friday.

The Christmas season is here and there are a lot of events happening around the area to mark the holidays. Here are some of the dates and times for the events we’ve confirmed.

Frazer United Methodist Church announced in an email to its congregation that Dr. Larry Bryars will soon retire.

The 35-foot-tall tree arrived Monday afternoon fresh from Bullock County and will soon be decorated for a lighting ceremony that's open to the public.

Coach Greg Howard says coaching on the field as well as the classroom takes balance.

When the final second ticks off the clock in this year’s Iron Bowl half the state will celebrate, and the other half will start thinking about next year. But for one Montgomery business, when the game ends, its work begins.

A warm welcome combined with a hot meal can make all the difference for someone who does not have one on Thanksgiving.

There’s a chance to earn a free movie ticket. The cost? A simple blood donation.

It all started a few months ago at Whitey Lee Park.

The funds will go toward projects that help communities provide water, improve roads and sewage systems, construct public community buildings and remove blight.

The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program is underway.

Through it all, she says one thing stays the same; her love of learning and support for her students.

WSFA 12 News is teaming up with Henig Furs, Jim Massey’s Cleaners and The Salvation Army for the annual Coats for Comfort drive.

We found a place with some serious firepower.

Montgomery County commission leaders are giving an update on the whitewater center coming to west Montgomery.

WSFA 12 News is hosting a First Alert Severe Weather event at Alabama State University!

The 2019 Out of Darkness Dothan Walk is happening Sunday.

Our Class Act winner has been teaching on and off for three decades. She says teaching is a "God thing”.

The City of Montgomery will host a Veteran’s Day program Monday to honor the servicemen and women

Luckily this is just a virtual reality simulation for high school students to get a look at what the Navy does.

A free shredding event will be held Friday at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.

One of this year’s nominees is on the large side. In numbers and in heart.

When a circuit court judge meets a county prosecutor what to do you get? Sweet Music.

The Alabama Dance Theatre is getting ready for its 33rd season, which will open with Montgomery’s holiday production of “Mistletoe” at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Montgomery’s Habitat for Humanity is looking for the public’s help to raise funding needed to purchase a new box truck.

The idea started during the church’s 2018 Christmas Eve services. An offering was given to a project called “Shelter Montgomery” and enough money was raised for three bus shelters.

Alabama's state tourism agency is being honored for its work promoting civil rights travel in 14 states

This year’s Families of the Year will be honored during a reception Sunday at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

“I paused for a moment and then I asked the psychologist, ‘What’s my next step?’”

Our Class Act teacher this week works with special education students.

Starting Saturday, you’ll be able to donate every Saturday this month from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at one of three locations.

If the names Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Pennywise, Michael Myers, and Chucky all sound good to you, you’re going to love this house in Montgomery.

The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery is celebrating 100 years of helping others across the River Region.

The River Region has many spine-tingling and family events that are sure to make your Halloween fun!

Followed by a large crowd in a celebratory mood, Romay Davis took hold of the handle of a decorated shopping cart and was escorted under a balloon archway and into the store.

A major development project is coming to downtown Montgomery.

“I believe it’s our responsibility to give back to those men and women who have borne scars in defense of our nation and freedom,” Jerrod Kester said.

The Class Act winner for the month of October has taught kindergarten for over 25 years.

A new exhibit is on display at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.

Nelson Wells has just about done it all.