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Montgomery police have arrested a man, charging him with shooting and killing a 12-year-old boy. Police say they’ve charged 26-year-old Thomaris Davis of Montgomery with two counts of capital murder, firing a gun into an occupied dwelling, and second-degree assault. Police say 12-year-old Nelson Harris of Montgomery was killed...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A suspect has been arrested on multiple charges, including two counts of capital murder, for the Wednesday shooting death of a 12-year-old Montgomery boy, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Thomaris Davis, 26, of Montgomery, was arrested Thursday, the day after Nelson Harris was shot and...

A Montgomery pastor is reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Taylor Road Baptist Church Senior Pastor Dr. Daniel Atkins said the church as a whole has dropped the ball in a lot of ways, but now is the time to step up and show the love of Christ to women and children.

A Montgomery federal judge on Friday lifted the injunction preventing Alabama’s 2019 abortion ban from going into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, meaning abortions are now illegal in Alabama except in cases where the life of the mother is in danger. U.S. District Court...

The group Alabama Rally Against Injustice will host three abortion-rights rallies across the state on Sunday, just days after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalized abortion rights in the United States.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Just hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, pro-choice protestors began picketing at the Alabama Statehouse. “We knew it’s coming,” protestor Mia Raven with P.O.W.E.R. House said. “We’ve known it was coming for a long time. That doesn’t mean it hurts any less.”

At least six newer homes are for sale in Prattville’s growing Hedgefield neighborhood located just off McQueen Smith Road South. Lowder New Homes started building the popular one and two-story Hedgefield designs in 2019, Realtor Robin Davies said. “Hedgefield is a newer built neighborhood which shows pride of ownership...

The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a woman has been charged with arson after a fire at an apartment building. Investigators say 34-year-old Scherylese Lacole Sanders Cornley is charged with arson in the first degree after a fire in the 600 block of Cleveland Court. The fire happened just before midnight on March 18.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Kelcie’s Place Inc., a nonprofit serving families with autistic children, celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Montgomery Zoo Friday. CEO and founder Rosalyn Roper said the past decade and a half has been a humbling experience. “We have come from days of being at one...

Alabama State University’s Summer Kids Youth College Adventure Program also known as SKYCAP is now SKYCAP Reimagined. The summer program is now offering new initiatives like Kids Academy and Black Rocket. Mia Williams, the director of Continuing Education says camp goers have plenty of activities to enjoy. Melanie began...

A letter obtained by APR Thursday and signed by 32 family law practitioners called for an investigation and appropriate action against Sebrina Martin in light of the revelation that Martin lost custody of six children for excessive corporal punishment in 2013. “We collectively make this complaint as a matter of...

Alabama News Network has an update to a story we brought you a couple of weeks ago, about a Montgomery-area scout troop that found itself the victim of theft. BSA Troop 8, which is based at St. James United Methodist Church and serves Montgomery and Pike Road, had its large camping trailer stolen from outside its meeting space near the church at the end of May.

CLANTON, Ala. (WBRC) - We’ve seen tragic reminders recently of how important school resource officers can be. Several local departments working diligently to ensure their communities and schools remain safe. The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is working hard to find a new one before the new school year. Chilton...

Officials with the Montgomery Whitewater Project say the park is on pace to open for Memorial Day 2023. According to Lead Engineer Scott Shipley, the project is about 50 percent done. The 120 acre facility is one of few recirculating whitewater parks in the U.S. Two other whitewater parks like...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A woman in the Montgomery County Detention Facility is accused of setting fire inside a local apartment complex earlier this year. Scherylese Lacole Sanders Cornley, 34, of Montgomery, is charged with first-degree arson Wednesday. Montgomery Fire/Rescue officials and court documents reveal the arrest stems from an incident in March.

The Clanton City Council discussed upcoming decisions during a work session on June 23. A voting session will be held at 5 p.m. on June 27. The council will consider applying for an ALDOT Transportation Alternatives program grant. Mayor Jeff Mims said the grant would be for a bridge across...

Montgomery police on Thursday released two photos of vehicles that may be involved in the killing of Daniel Jackson on New Year's Day in the 3800 block of South Court Street. Jackson was shot to death at about 10 p.m. Jan. 1. It was one of six shootings that happened during the New Year's weekend.

Drivers are preparing for the 100th running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which will stream live on Bahakelsports.com, a division of Alabama News Network’s parent company. Bahakel Sports’ Anna Kooiman is in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is the site of this unique motorsports race that involves...

Excitement was in the air when Sophie Porter was announced as the 2022 Miss Peach on June 23. While hopeful for the title, Porter had been determined to be happy no matter what happened. “I was thinking that no matter what, however I left tonight that I was proud of...