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Friday marks WSFA’s annual Summer Fund and Food Drive

Updated: 20 hours ago

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Friday marks WSFA 12 News’ annual Summer Fund and Food Drive, and we can’t wait to see you as we gather food and money to benefit the Montgomery Area Food Bank!

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'Summer Nights' at The Shoppes at EastChase summer of 2022

‘Summer Nights’ returns to The Shoppes at EastChase

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:15 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Each week Summer Nights will feature a different local band.

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Montgomery County is hosting a couple of fun events this weekend, and you’re invited!

Montgomery County invites public to weekend events

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:20 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

Montgomery County is hosting a couple of fun events this weekend, and you’re invited!

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Lowder New Homes begins work on new Pike Road neighborhood

New Pike Road neighborhood to officially break ground

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:18 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

A brand new neighborhood officially breaks ground in Pike Road Tuesday.

Health

New EJI Health Clinic to provide free screenings, services to formerly incarcerated

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

A new health clinic will provide free health screenings and other services across Alabama to people recently released from jail or prison.

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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the City of Montgomery has hosted several...

Montgomery hosts events to raise awareness of gun violence

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT

By Brady Talbert

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the City of Montgomery has hosted several events to raise awareness of the issue.

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The Alabama Department of Archives and History will offer three half-day genealogy workshops on...

ADAH offering 3 summer genealogy workshops

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The Alabama Department of Archives and History will offer three half-day genealogy workshops on Saturdays in June and July.

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Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face.

USPS marks National Dog Bite Awareness Week with tips for pet owners

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Sunday marks the first day of National Dog Bite Awareness Week for the United States Postal Service.

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AUM’s A.V. Storytelling Camp 2023 will take place June 12-16.

AUM hosting free multimedia camp for high school students

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 1:26 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Auburn University at Montgomery will host a free summer camp for high school students interested in careers in media.

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Two Montgomery organizations are hoping to impact nearly 200 youth with a summer camp program.

MAP Center, Common Ground partner up for summer program

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT

By Monae Stevens

MAP Youth Navigation will provide eight weeks of fun outdoor activities and enrichment for youth and teens.

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Fridays in the Kitchen

Cooking with the GM: Corn dip and skillet creamed corn

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:28 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Cooking with the GM: Corn dip and skillet creamed corn

Fridays in the Kitchen

Cooking with the GM: Bacon Wrapped Conecuh Bites

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Cooking with the GM: Bacon Wrapped Connecuh Bites

Community

Senator Tuberville honors Abbeville man as June Veteran of the Month

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT

By WTVY Staff

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today released a video honoring U.S. Navy Radioman 3rd Class James Barnes as the June “Veteran of the Month.”

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Wetumpka made super catamaran on the way to Michigan

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT

By Judd Davis

Just off the Coosa River in Wetumpka, you’ll find the Sentinel Boat Company. This isn’t your average boat shop.

Community

44th Annual Hank Williams Sr. Festival happening this weekend

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The 44th annual Hank Williams Sr. Festival will be held this weekend in downtown Georgiana.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival announces newest associate artistic director

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:25 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Alabama Shakespeare Festival has named Madeleine Lambert as its newest associate artistic director.

Community

Dothan Fire reaches 100% certification on largest class in 20 years

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT

By Will Polston

Of the 24 recruits, 18 will stay with DFD at station 10.

News

Alabama health and park leaders discuss nationwide lifeguard shortage

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:49 PM CDT

By Sean Dowling

As the summer unofficially kicks off, pools and beaches across the country are facing staffing issues.

Fridays in the Kitchen

Fridays in the Kitchen: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Tree

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:37 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Milkshakes prepared by from The Yard Milkshake Bar in Auburn.

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After 26 years Montgomery SRO is retiring

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT

By Judd Davis

School resource officer Nathaniel Smiley knew retirement was coming, but he may have been surprised by his final day.

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Pike Road Elementary sends students off to summer break

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT

By Julia Avant

Families that live in the neighborhood behind Pike Road Elementary School celebrated the beginning of summer by drenching their students with water guns and water balloons.

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Local animal shelters lower adoption fees for large dogs

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT

By Ashley Bowerman

The Montgomery Humane Society and the Lee County Humane Society report being at capacity.

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Dadeville shooting survivor welcomed home with surprise parade in Camp Hill

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM CDT

By Monae Stevens

Kendarius "KD" Heard became emotional as friends and family welcomed him home from the hospital.

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It’s corn! Georgiana man owns a corn vending machine

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT

By Judd Davis

If you’re gonna do it, you might as well go big.

Fridays in the Kitchen

Fridays in the Kitchen: Bread Bowl Party Dip

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 11:09 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Bread Bowl Party Dip

Community

Blackberry Breeze to honor Dadeville, military heroes with Memorial Day concert

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 2:10 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Dadeville-based band Blackberry Breeze and Copper’s Grill are partnering to host “Shake The Lake.”

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Over $190K in grants awarded by the Central Alabama Community Foundation

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $191,856.95 in grants to 25 River Region nonprofits.

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3 River Region animal shelters to host pet adoption events

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Three River Region animal shelters are inviting you to adopt your next best friend on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Military

A New Era: Fort Benning to Fort Moore

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:07 PM CDT

By Jessie Gibson, Jason Dennis and William McLain

Fort Benning will officially become Fort Moore during a ceremony at Doughboy Stadium on May 11.

Community

Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament welcomes first Auburn guest host

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:22 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

For the first time, an Auburn representative will serve at the guest host for the tournament.

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Buzzing business in the town of Elmore

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT

By Judd Davis

About 12 years ago, with a little nudge from her husband, Stacy VanDortrecht decided to try something new.

Fridays in the Kitchen

Fridays in the Kitchen: Sassy Summer Strawberry

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:26 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Fridays in the Kitchen: Sassy Strawberry Salsa

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Fridays in the Kitchen: Summer Italian Vegetables

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Fridays in the Kitchen: Summer Italian Vegetables

Community

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive is Saturday

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:35 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its 30th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive Saturday

Community

May 11 proclaimed as ‘ASU Mighty Marching Hornets Band Day’

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed May 11 as “ASU Mighty Marching Hornets Band Day” in the state of Alabama.

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$240K in grants awarded to Alabama nonprofits, libraries, schools

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:01 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Several Alabama nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools are set to receive more than $240,000 in literacy grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

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WSFA’s Hometown Tours series heads to Prattville

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

This Wednesday, WSFA 12 News is hitting the road for our latest Hometown Tours destination: Prattville!

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Prattville woman shares folk art with drivers

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT

By Judd Davis

You know your family has owned the land for a while when the street sign matches your last name.

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‘Miracle’ granted after home found for trio of 15-year-old chihuahuas at Montgomery shelter

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The Montgomery Humane Society asked for a miracle and got it after asking the public to step forward and adopt three 15-year-old chihuahuas.

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Lowder New Homes begins work on new Pike Road neighborhood

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 3:28 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Lowder New Homes has begun developing Kinsley, a 577-acre master-planned community in Pike Road.

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Opelika man shares his experience being in Sudan during conflict

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

By Sally Pitts

One Alabamian who was in the area when the conflict broke out is sharing his story.

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Auburn 5-year-old’s curiosity leads to good deed

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT

By Josiah Berry

Last Fall, the Auburn Public Safety Communications Center received a heartwarming request from a five-year-old child visiting their grandmother.

Community

Montgomery Girl Scout earns highest award

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:21 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

A Montgomery High School senior has earned the highest award in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award!

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Company donates playground to historic Cleveland Avenue YMCA

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:26 AM CDT

By Bethany Davis

Preschool students at the Historical Cleveland YMCA are now enjoying brand new playground equipment thanks to a generous donation from a local company, Hercules Incorporated.

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Camp Hill mayor proposes renaming city building after victim in Dadeville shooting

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT

By Jatavia O'Neal

Dadeville’s neighboring town of Camp Hill wants to honor one of the victims killed in the shooting – 18-year-old Philstavious ‘Phil’ Dowdell.

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Montgomery County officials kick off summer public event schedule

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 8:01 PM CDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

The Montgomery County Commission, Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office kicked off Summer in Montgomery County on Monday.

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