The donations that pour in through the United Way telethon will help its partner agencies create waves of impact in the community. One of the agencies is the YMCA.

Goodwill Industries of Central Alabama and United Way have been long-time partners, united for more than 50 years.

“This is Year 24,” said Alicia Davis, math teacher at Lee High School and this week’s Class Act winner.

He loves cutting hair and he’s also pretty passionate about something else.

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

Chappy’s Deli will hold its 14th annual Breakfast for Babies fundraiser on Friday, with all proceeds going to benefit the Alabama Chapter of the March of Dimes.

The Pike Road Fire Department will host two events to honor and remember the fallen first responders for the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

There’s a lot of buzz over a building that’s almost 200 years old in Lowndes County.

Alex City school custodian Kinnie Morris got his new car this week. You can see the joy in Morris’s face in the photos snapped earlier this week.

When it comes to college football, folks in the South take things to another level.

A large whitewater rafting experience is coming to Montgomery near Maxwell Air Force Base.

Folks in Billingsley have their eye on the sky these days, and it has nothing to do with the weather. It’s all thanks to a man named Robert Freeman.

Laura Brown has several passions in life: Family, football, and a focus on raising money to support cancer research. She’s celebrating all three on about 40 acres of earth she’s loved her whole life.

James Brooks, Joe Cribbs, William Andrews, and Charlie Trotman sat down and told stories from that special season with the Auburn Tigers.

The 26th annual Buckmasters Expo is back in the capital city at the Montgomery Convention Center.

Troy Futral got his passion for Indian artifacts at an early age.

"We're starting off with a couple of ball fields and a multi-purpose field at both locations," said Lee County Administrator Roger Rendleman.

A new storm shelter is being built in the Pike County town of Meeksville.

The Montgomery community is rallying around a local mother after she was in an accident that left her bedridden.

If you think about where kiwi fruit is grown you may come up with New Zealand, Italy, even California.

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

Montgomery’s annual restaurant week is returning for its fifth year, promising a 10-day celebration of local food.

If you drive through the downtown area in some small cities you may notice many of the stores are empty.

East Alabama Medical Center is inviting the public to attend special Donate Life flag raising ceremony honoring one of their employees.

The world’s longest yard sale returns Thursday!

The City of Montgomery wants your input as it puts together a development plan for your neighborhood.

A professional photographer from north Alabama felt a calling to help mothers of rainbow babies celebrate their children.

The drop-in event provided more than 250 children with school supplies and backpacks.

According to the Living Kidney Donors Network, the average wait time for someone on the waiting list is between five and 10 years.

At a young age Mark Woodson says his father instilled in him the importance of giving back.

You can help Montgomery Public Schools students have the supplies they need for this school year by donating during the “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive.

Bentley Norwood’s got the need for speed, and he’s only 7-years-old.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) announced the lineup of productions for its 48th season.

This weekend, the Alabama Dance Theatre will present the 16th annual “Stars on the Riverfront”.

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.

12-year-old twin girls in Montgomery decided to celebrate their birthday by launching a new campaign

The Family Sunshine Center is holding its annual school uniform drive to benefit children who are members of its client families.

All proceeds raised at the event will go to Kayla’s family to help with her growing medical expenses.

The Family Guidance Center touches the lives of over 40,000 families annually.

It’s a place where you can just get away, relax, learn, and focus on your craft.

Evans was awarded two medals posthumously.

Under Rev. Travis Coleman’s leadership, the church has doubled the size of its congregation. But at age 70, he says the time is right to step away.

The tornado shelter has the capacity of 87 but it could take in a few more.

U.S. Rep Terri Sewell will host her 8th annual job fair at Wallace Community College in Selma on Aug. 8.

Alabama State Parks are offering free admission on July 19 to celebrate the state's bicentennial.

Several rural communities throughout Alabama will soon have access to high-speed internet.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Wednesday at Leak Memory Chapel at 11:30 a.m.

When it comes to Alabama, look no further than downtown Montgomery.

Overlooking Cramton Bowl from the Multiplex, the game of life can be harsh and brutal.

Wednesday, kids at the Adullam House got a cool treat.

A hot meal is something many of us may take for granted.

WSFA 12 News is a proud media partner with the Family Guidance Center of Alabama and the Families of the Year Awards.

Twin Oaks Farm has been well maintained and loved over the past 100 years.

For 43 years now, boaters in the annual Lake Martin Independence Day Boat Parade showed off their colors, creativity and American spirit on this biggest American holiday of all.

The community stepped up in a big way to help the Montgomery Area Council on Aging this week.

The Town of Pike Road has a new home for the arts! The Pike Road Arts Center, Home of the Water House Gallery is officially open.

Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone said when he first became mayor, the town had 20 neighborhoods, but now, it has over 70. Stone said he believes Pike Road is one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama.

The Montgomery Humane Society has an annual reminder to keep your pets safe during the Fourth of July holiday.