Macon County Road Closure Happening Tuesday, 4/11/2023
Highway 229 and Macon Co. Road 40 near the Tallasee exit will be closed Tuesday.
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YMCA of Greater Montgomery Announces New, Longer Hours
Starting April 17th, Montgomery YMCA's will begin new hours of operation.
Rahm wins first Masters championship
It’s Rahm’s fourth win of the season, and his second major championship after winning the U.S. Open in 2021.
Auburn lands high-scoring transfer Denver Jones from FIU
Jones averaged 20 points and 3.8 rebounds as a sophomore last season.
Woman injured in early Sunday morning shooting
Police and fire medics were called at 4:37 a.m. to the 600 block of Upchurch Circle on a report that a person had been shot.
Rain halts Masters play yet again, making Sunday a long day
Heavy rain that left pools of standing water across Augusta National brought play to a halt at the Masters on Saturday.
Andalusia woman charged in 2021 Coffee County death
52-year-old Robin Fleming has been charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide by Vehicle for the death of 66-year-old John Ira Folmar.
Reform man dies in fatal crash on I-65 in Lowndes County
The single-vehicle crash happened around 11:48 p.m. at the 142 mile marker.
Montgomery police investigate three separate shootings overnight
No arrests have been made in either case.Â
Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectations
Freeze is set to wrap up his first spring on the Plains on Saturday.
Kennesaw State hires Antoine Pettway from Alabama's staff
Pettway served on the Alabama staff for 15 years. He played for the Crimson Tide from 2000-04.
Third suspect charged in fatal shooting on Buford Street
Earlier this week, police also charged 23-year-old Deandre Byers and a 16-year-old juvenile with murder.Â
'Puppy Palooza' rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather
The annual fundraiser will now be held on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near Pies + Pints.Â
Opp woman sentenced to federal prison for stealing funds from church
Officials say soon after church leaders discovered the fraud, the Brooklyn Congregational Methodist Church closed due to financial hardship and has not reopened.
Tallassee gets nearly $10 million grant to help replace cast-iron pipes
The City of Tallassee was one of five cities across the state to receive a portion of a $22 million grant.
Threat of inclement weather postpones 5K Bunny Hop
City of Montgomery officials say the run will now take place on Saturday, April 22.Â
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Identify Man Killed in Shooting
Montgomery police have now identified the man who died after being shot on Canna Drive.
Selma City Councilman Accused of Assault and Harassment
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilman is facing assault and harassment charges after a run-in with a now former city department head. Former IT Director John Kinnerson signed a warrant against…
Firefighters battle massive fire in Pike County
The fire is located at the old Pioneer Village on US 231, just south of Troy.
EXCLUSIVE: Auburn Buc-ee's Holds Soft Opening for First Responders
Buc-ee's is not like any gas station you've been to before.
Suspect arrested in string of armed robberies
Officials say starting April 2, there were a string of business robberies in the city of Montgomery and surrounding jurisdictions.Â
Drive Out Homelessness Golf Tournament raises nearly $13,000 for Friendship Mission
WAKA would like to thank everyone who took part in the golf tournament and for working to make life better for those in our community.
Scattered Rain Friday; Soaking Rain, Cooler Saturday
Rain coverage increases Friday night through Saturday morning. By Saturday morning, a steady soaking rain may overspread much of our area.
Montgomery man killed in crash on I-85 Thursday
The accident happened around 6 p.m. Thursday on I-85 Southbound at Mulberry Street.
Montgomery Police Charge Teenager in Buford Street Murder
A teenager is the second suspect charged with killing a man on Buford Street.
