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Hispanic businesses in Montgomery, Alabama, feeling 'hunted' and afraid after triple-slaying
Hispanic-owned businesses in Montgomery, Alabama, are being “hunted’ by criminals, city officials said this week after three people were killed in a grocery store shooting that officials say may be connected to a string of targeted crimes. To “those in our Latino and Hispanic communities ... we see...
Heat and humidity are on the rise Sunday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - You couldn’t ask for a better start to the weekend! Hopefully you enjoyed the break in the humid factor Saturday… because moisture values will rise Sunday and temperatures will soar. Sunday, get ready for the heat! Highs will warm into the middle 90s under...
Lowndes County Arrests May 28-31
May 28 * Jansen Reed, 27 – Three counts of failure to appear: domestic violence third degree – harassment, reckless endangerment, menacing May 29 * Titinia Jordan, 31 – Harassment May 30 * Marcus Rudolph, 30 – Failure to appear: burglary third degree May 31 * Albert Walker 44 – Failure to appear: robbery first […]
Pay It Forward: Argentina Pasley of Prattville
Argentina Pasley is the lead nurse for Lowndes County Public Schools. She has 7 schools total where she supervises school nurses on a daily basis. “Oh, when she came in. When she came into the school system, she took the bull by the horns and she ran with what she knew. And learned all that she could learn about school nursing,” said her nominator Carol Davis.
‘It’s very hard’: Loved ones mourning triple homicide victims in Alabama
The Hispanic community in Montgomery, Alabama, is in mourning after three people were fatally shot at a grocery store. A community activist says that he believes more should have been done to protect the Spanish-speaking community. WSFA's Sally Pitts reports.
3 Degree Guarantee: Unique Achievers gets $1,300 check
We are handing out another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity. The Johnny Adams Law Firm and Action 8 News are giving a check to Unique Achievers. We are presenting a check for $1,300, which is what we raised in May for getting Montgomery’s high temperature correct in our weather forecasts, within three degrees.
3 killed in shooting at Montgomery grocery store
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Three people were killed Tuesday night at a small grocery store in Montgomery, an outburst of violence that comes after a string of robberies targeting Latino-owned businesses in Alabama’s capital city. The shooting at Tienda Los Hermanos, a grocery store on the south side of...
Samita Jeter’s initiative for Lowndes County
By: Jordan White Lowndes County Public Schools, led by Superintendent Samita Jeter, is working to improve student outcomes and community engagement using new approaches and data-driven strategies. Jeter assumed the role of superintendent in October 2023 and began value approaches to elevate student outcomes by analyzing data for decisions, community engagement and teacher collaboration, all […]
Suspect arrested in string of Montgomery business burglaries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is in custody in connection to a series of business burglaries in midtown Montgomery thanks to what acting Police Chief John Hall called “good old-fashioned police work.”. Police say several businesses in the area of Narrow Lane Road and Carter Hill Road were...
Sheriff’s office builds relationships, safety services
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West serves alongside command staff and officers of the 18-member county-wide law enforcement agency to provide safety services for area residents. Like many Alabama sheriff’s, his office accomplishes much behind the scenes to ensure the best possible service to residents of “the 45.” With every effort, West instructs officers and investigators […]
Montgomery Zoo hosting Military Appreciation Days
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Zoo is hosting its annual Military Appreciation Days on Wednesday and Thursday. All active duty members and their immediate dependent family are invited to visit the Zoo for free. The free admission includes:. Admission to the Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. One complimentary...
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