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THEY'RE COMING: Main Street America to visit Wetumpka as part of national conference
Many say imitation is the best form of flattery. If that’s the case, a bus load of Main Street professionals are on the way to learn how local leaders and volunteers led efforts to revitalize downtown Wetumpka. Main Street America is coming to town as part of its national conference in Birmingham next month.
Montgomery police seeking information on robbery suspect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a robbery case and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Authorities say the man pictured above is the suspect in a strong-arm robbery that took place on April 17 in the 3800 block of East South Boulevard, in Montgomery, around 2:40 p.m.
Hall of Pride inductee never let obstacles stop her
J-O-A-N It is how you spell determination for anyone who knows Joan O’Daniel. O’Daniel wasn’t given much of a chance but her grit, determination and belief in God was all she needed. O’Daniel wasn’t expected to live long after birth. She beat the odds as she was successful in school and became a librarian, inspiring others as she overcame challenge after challenge. Her biography was all that was needed for her to be selected as one of the Tallassee High School Alumni Association Hall of Pride Class of 2024 Inductees.
Reward now $15,000 in crossfire shooting that paralyzed Montgomery mother
The amount of reward money continues to increase for information that left a Montgomery wife and mother paralyzed after she was caught in crossfire. Amy Dicks, 43, was stopped at a red light April 12 when someone nearby opened fire. When the shooting stopped, Dicks was paralyzed from the chest down.
Korean fried chicken giant bb.q opens in Montgomery
A new concept for a Southern staple has opened in Montgomery. bb.q chicken, which specializes in Korean fried chicken, has opened in a standalone restaurant at Stratford Square Shopping Center in the 1900 block of the Eastern Boulevard. And it may not be what you first think. First, the name,...
Two Publix set to open mid-summer in Elmore County
New grocery store options for residents of Millbrook and Wetumpka are scheduled to open soon. Both stores started construction about the same time. Charlie Trotman with The Trotman Company announced Publix coming to U.S. 231 South in Wetumpka around Christmas in 2022. Millbrook officials joined Publix officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in August 2023 in western Elmore County.
$2,500 reward offered in unsolved killing of 23-year-old in Montgomery
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving a 2022 homicide in Montgomery. In the early-morning hours of Oct. 2, 2022 – about 2:15 a.m. – police responded to the hospital after a man suffering from a gunshot wound showed up at the emergency room. His...
Temperatures continue to climb this weekend & into next week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Get ready! Summer-like warmth is here and it will stick around through the weekend, plus it lingers into next week. Afternoon highs will be above average in the mid to upper 80s each day, with mild overnight lows in the upper 50s and low/mid 60s each night. With dry weather expected this weekend, it will be a picture perfect forecast for outdoor plans.
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