Friday, August 1 2014 11:28 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:28:06 GMT
Billy Edwards is a former painter and is now homeless, living in the woods off 2nd Avenue in Columbus. He is dependent on an oxygen tank. "Everybody stereotypes a homeless person being a worthless drunkMore >>
Billy Edwards is a former painter and is now homeless, living in the woods off 2nd Avenue in Columbus.
Friday, August 1 2014 11:28 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:28:05 GMT
Auburn's Village Mall was originally built in the 1970s and was a premier shopping destination. However, in the past few years, stores have struggled to stay put and attendance is down. "The food courtMore >>
Auburn's Village Mall was originally built in the 1970s and was a premier shopping destination. However, in the past few years, stores have struggled to stay put and attendance is down. "The food courtMore >>
Friday, August 1 2014 11:08 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:08:45 GMT
Tuscaloosa police are now calling the disappearance of 13-year-old Destiny Schaetle a missing persons case. Police and Destiny's family originally said they believed Destiny ran away from home on SundayMore >>
Tuscaloosa police are now calling the disappearance of 13-year-old Destiny Schaetzle a missing persons case.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 10:17 AM EDT2014-08-01 14:17:38 GMT
A Montgomery woman is being charged with child abuse after injuring a child that was in her care. According to court documents 31-year-old Javonda Latrice Weeks is being charged with aggravated child abuseMore >>
A Montgomery woman has been arrested and charged with child abuse after police say she injured a child in her care. More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 8:49 AM EDT2014-08-01 12:49:09 GMT
James Harrison Jr was convicted of brutally murdering Thomas Fred Day Jr in January of 1998. In 2001, Harrison was sentenced to death in Russell County Circuit Court. In a bizarre twist, Harrison's attorneyMore >>
James Harrison Jr was sentenced to death for the fatal throat-slashing murder of Fred Day Jr in 1998,but was granted a retrial. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy has been in the courtroom all day and has an update on this new trial.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 8:25 AM EDT2014-08-01 12:25:30 GMT
Tuscaloosa police are continuing to follow leads in their search for Destiny Schaetzle, a missing 13-year-old girl.Police and family members believe Destiny ran away from home, but they are concerned becauseMore >>
Friday, August 1 2014 7:28 AM EDT2014-08-01 11:28:06 GMT
When a plane headed to Tennessee crashed, witnesses expected the worst. Family members said the fact that everyone survived the Thursday afternoon crash is a miracle.More >>
When a plane headed to Tennessee crashed, witnesses expected the worst. Family members said the fact that everyone survived the Thursday afternoon crash is a miracle.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 12:38 AM EDT2014-08-01 04:38:45 GMT
Thursday night family and friends held a vigil in Ozark to remember J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett. Two crosses along with an angel now mark the spot on Herring Street where the two teens were foundMore >>
It has been 15 years since the murder of two teenagers in OzarkMore >>
Friday, August 1 2014 12:38 AM EDT2014-08-01 04:38:08 GMT
Alabama State Troopers are on the scene of a crash with multiple injuries on Interstate 65 northbound in Lowndes County. Sgt. Steve Jarrett says the crash is near mile marker 154, which is about 20 milesMore >>
Four people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County Thursday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety. More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 12:00 AM EDT2014-08-01 04:00:40 GMT
Montgomery police say a 17-year-old suspect is under arrest and charged in connection to four home burglaries.More >>
Montgomery police say a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and tied to a string of home burglaries. The public safety director says alert residents helped lead to his capture.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 11:50 PM EDT2014-08-01 03:50:22 GMT
A man was caught in a scary situation Thursday night after his boat capsized while he was on the Alabama River. The man, who identified himself only as Michael, says he spent three hours swimming forMore >>
A man was caught in a scary situation Thursday night after his boat capsized while he was on the Alabama River.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 11:34 PM EDT2014-08-01 03:34:54 GMT
Some changes are facing students who normally attend Birmingham's Bush Middle School. Those students are moving to another school this year because of renovations.More >>
Some changes are facing students who normally attend Birmingham's Bush Middle School. Those students are moving to another school this year because of renovations.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 11:26 PM EDT2014-08-01 03:26:04 GMT
This year's tax-free weekend runs August 1 - 3 it is the state's ninth year participating.But does the tax-free weekend do more harm to the economy than good? More >>
This year's tax-free weekend runs August 1 - 3 it is the state's ninth year participating.But does the tax-free weekend do more harm to the economy than good? More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:55 PM EDT2014-08-01 02:55:49 GMT
She paved the way for women in aviation and mechanics and she's in the Capital City. Mary Feik, a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, is visiting more than 120 cadets from across the nation and sharing herMore >>
She paved the way for women in aviation and mechanics and she's in the Capital City. Mary Feik, a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, is visiting more than 120 cadets from across the nation and sharing her story.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:07 PM EDT2014-08-01 02:07:05 GMT
Police said the driver of a black car was turning onto Winchester when he was T-boned by another vehicle. Officers said they took the driver of the black vehicle into custody.More >>
Police said the driver of a black car was turning onto Winchester when he was T-boned by another vehicle. Officers said they took the driver of the black vehicle into custody.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 9:52 PM EDT2014-08-01 01:52:24 GMT
Long-Lewis Ford of north Alabama has purchased Gilmore Ford in Prattville and will officially take over on Friday. But some have questions and concerns about a proposed tax incentive for the dealership. PrattvilleMore >>
Long-Lewis Ford of north Alabama has purchased Gilmore Ford in Prattville and will officially take over on Friday. But some have questions and concerns about a proposed tax incentive for the dealership.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 9:25 PM EDT2014-08-01 01:25:19 GMT
One retired veteran works security detail at the Calhoun County Courthouse, but Don Hull doesn't let his age hold him back from doing what he loves.More >>
One retired veteran works security detail at the Calhoun County Courthouse, but Don Hull doesn't let his age hold him back from doing what he loves.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 8:51 PM EDT2014-08-01 00:51:51 GMT
The lack of a camera surveillance system was just one deficiency at Tutwiler Prison for Women that directly contributed to sexual abuse of inmates, cited the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year in a report.More >>
The lack of a camera surveillance system was just one deficiency at Tutwiler Prison for Women that directly contributed to sexual abuse of inmates, cited the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this year in a scathing report.More >>
Thursday, July 31 2014 8:15 PM EDT2014-08-01 00:15:49 GMT
Operation Homefront hosted a Back to School Brigade at Hogan YMCA in Madison on Thursday. Dozens of local military families received free backpacks, school supplies and other items.More >>
Operation Homefront hosted a Back to School Brigade at Hogan YMCA in Madison on Thursday. Dozens of local military families received free backpacks, school supplies and other items.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:42 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:42:37 GMT
Big changes are coming to the Headland Airport in Henry County thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Currently, there are about 40 to 60 planes that fly in and out of the airportMore >>
Big changes are coming to the Headland Airport in Henry County thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Currently, there are about 40 to 60 planes that fly in and out of the airportMore >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 11:02 AM EDT2014-07-30 15:02:07 GMT
This is an important weekend for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. For the fifth year, GBHS is hosting the "Barking for Bucks" telethon on FOX6.More >>
This is an important weekend for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. For the fifth year, GBHS is hosting the "Barking for Bucks" telethon on FOX6.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:12 AM EDT2014-07-30 13:12:34 GMT
Dr. Kent Brantly is undergoing treatment for Ebola exposure at a Texas hospital. Brantly is the grandson of the late Ralph Snell, who helped start Mars Hill Bible School.More >>
Dr. Kent Brantly is undergoing treatment for Ebola exposure at a Texas hospital. Brantly is the grandson of the late Ralph Snell, who helped start Mars Hill Bible School.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:59 AM EDT2014-07-30 11:59:08 GMT
A Tuscaloosa business owner will spend the next three years in prison for fraud. Federal judge Scott Coogler sentenced Danny Ray Butler on Tuesday. Butler owned and operated Butler Wholesale Inc., a usedMore >>
A Tuscaloosa business owner will spend the next three years in prison for fraud.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:55 AM EDT2014-07-30 11:55:31 GMT
An Eclectic woman is facing domestic violence charges after investigators say she hit her husband several times with a vehicle Saturday night. The Tallassee Police Department says Angela Reynolds, 40,More >>
An Eclectic woman is facing domestic violence charges after investigators say she hit her husband several times with a vehicle Saturday night.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:13 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:13:31 GMT
The Montgomery Police Department held a graduation Tuesday night for the members of the 2014 Citizens' Police Academy. The eighth academy class consists of 21 Montgomery residents. Members successfullyMore >>
The Montgomery Police Department held a graduation Tuesday night for the members of the 2014 Citizens' Police Academy. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:02 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:02:42 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
The cost of getting a college education is going up, and a Bullock County Judge is trying to do his part to help. Probate Judge James E. Tatum founded the JET scholarship program last year as way to inspireMore >>
Two students, Yolanda Ousley and Brent Douglas, were chosen from a drawing to receive a $1,000 scholarship.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:43 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:43:13 GMT
Food donated by WSFA 12 News viewers (Source: Humane Society)
The Montgomery Humane Society says it has run out of dry dog food and is in urgent need of donations.Manager Lea Turbert tells WSFA 12 News that while the food has run out, the intake of puppies and dogsMore >>
Donations continue to pour in at the Montgomery Humane Society. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:23 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:23:11 GMT
Friends and family will come together on Friday to remember a woman who was killed while trying to run away from gunfire in Ensley on Sunday morning.More >>
Friends and family will come together on Friday to remember a woman who was killed while trying to run away from gunfire in Ensley on Sunday morning.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:13:59 GMT
An 18-year old spelunker who fell in a cave in Blount county is recovering after falling 50-feet on Monday night. But those kinds of rescues could come to an end if voters don't vote yes to establishing a fire district.More >>
An 18-year old spelunker who fell in a cave in Blount county is recovering after falling 50-feet on Monday night. But those kinds of rescues could come to an end if voters don't vote yes to establishing a fire district in western Blount county.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:11:21 GMT
(Source: WSFA 12 News)
The state takeover of the Selma City School District is about to enter its sixth month with more than a year to go. "We are trying to raise a standard of excellence," said intervention team leader Dr.More >>
The state takeover of the Selma City School District is about to enter its sixth month with more than a year to go.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 2:52 PM EDT2014-07-29 18:52:06 GMT
David Barrow in court (Source: WAFF)
Bond for a soccer coach accused of multiple counts of child pornography has been raised to $2.5 million after the prosecution brought new evidence to the judge.More >>
Bond for a soccer coach accused of multiple counts of child pornography has been raised to $2.5 million after the prosecution brought new evidence to the judge.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 11:57 AM EDT2014-07-28 15:57:14 GMT
The Jefferson County Coroner's office confirms a man's body was found inside a Dreamcakes Bakery truck on Sunday night. Word of the missing Dreamcakes truck spread on social media on Sunday. The truckMore >>
A man who drove the Dreamcakes cupcake truck was found dead inside the vehicle on Sunday, according to the business owner.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-07-28 15:34:45 GMT
A 30-year-old woman and an 8-year-old child were abducted at knife-point and sexually assaulted early Friday morning, according to the Ozark Police Department.The abduction happened around 12:40 a.m. onMore >>
The search is on for the Ozark man police say kidnapped a woman and child from their home at knife point and sexually assaulted them.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 10:05 AM EDT2014-07-28 14:05:57 GMT
Dothan police say an elderly woman is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle.According to a press release officers arrived at the 3200 block of Fortner Street where they found an unresponsive woman lyingMore >>
Dothan police say an elderly woman is dead after being hit by a motor vehicle.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 8:33 AM EDT2014-07-28 12:33:47 GMT
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in Birmingham. There are conflicting stories about who shot the teen while he was sitting in a car on Saturday afternoon on 3rd Avenue SouthMore >>
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in Birmingham. There are conflicting stories about who shot the teen while he was sitting in a car on Saturday afternoon on 3rd Avenue SouthMore >>
Monday, July 28 2014 8:29 AM EDT2014-07-28 12:29:55 GMT
Huntsville police are investigating a shooting at Seminole Drive and Vernon Avenue. The victim drove a short distance away from the scene before stopping on Clinton Avenue.More >>
Huntsville police are investigating a shooting at Seminole Drive and Vernon Avenue. The victim drove a short distance away from the scene before stopping on Clinton Avenue.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 3:25 PM EDT2014-07-27 19:25:55 GMT
(Source: MGN)
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting, which occurred on Saturday that left one man in critical condition. According to Police Chief Jimmy Ennis, officers responded to the 100 block ofMore >>
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting, which occurred on Saturday that left one man in critical condition.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 9:53 AM EDT2014-07-27 13:53:07 GMT
A new restaurant focused on healthy eating for Auburn University students and the public is set to open up on campus this fall. The Wellness Kitchen is a state-of-the-art, cafeteria style, restaurant locMore >>
A new restaurant focused on healthy eating for Auburn University students and the public is set to open up on campus this fall. The Wellness Kitchen is a state-of-the-art, cafeteria style, restaurant located near the Athletic Facility on campus.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 11:40 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:40:50 GMT
(WMC) - Tickets for the Southern Heritage Classic, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, are on sale now. The three-day celebration, centered around the big Tennessee State/Jackson State footballMore >>
Tickets for the Southern Heritage Classic, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, are on sale now. The three-day celebration, centered around the big Tennessee State/Jackson State football game, provides an annual celebration of culture and entertainment in Memphis.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 11:40 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:40:01 GMT
(WMC) - The inmate who escaped from Dyer County Jail last week was captured Thursday night in Millford, Texas. Edward Copeland was being held at the jail on a burglary charge when he shoved a correctionsMore >>
The inmate who escaped from Dyer County Jail last week was captured Thursday night in Millford, Texas.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 10:26 AM EDT2014-08-01 14:26:39 GMT
(WMC) – The sales tax holiday in Tennessee is underway, which gives consumers a chance save on everything from electronics to school supplies. Many Mid-South stores will see people flocking through theirMore >>
The sales tax holiday in Tennessee is underway, which gives consumers a chance save on everything from electronics to school supplies.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 11:07 AM EDT2014-08-01 15:07:14 GMT
For anglers in South Mississippi, the first of August means the Carl Legette Memorial Fishing Tournament and a chance to earn a little cash.More >>
For anglers in South Mississippi, the first of August means the Carl Legette Memorial Fishing Tournament and a chance to earn a little cash. The 20th annual event, one that has drawn anglers from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over the years, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 10:13 AM EDT2014-08-01 14:13:55 GMT
A 21-year-old Mississippi State University student was found dead at an off-campus apartment on Thursday afternoon. According to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office, at around 4:30 pm a maintenanceMore >>
According to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office, at around 4:30 pm a maintenance worker at the 21 Apartments reported finding the young man's body in an apartment.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 7:37 AM EDT2014-08-01 11:37:12 GMT
Good morning! It's been a damp start so far with showers around. We're not expecting much in the way of downpours today, but light to moderate rain is possible through the morning and afternoon. SinceMore >>
Drizzly to moderate rain showers will be around today, with high temps only in the mid 80s.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 6:54 AM EDT2014-08-01 10:54:09 GMT
A company in Gulfport that once employed 400 is now closed. In September of last year, Ingalls announced its Gulfport Composite Center of Excellence would shut down. Officials estimated the closure wouldMore >>
A company in Gulfport that once employed 400 is now closed. In September of last year, Ingalls announced its Gulfport Composite Center of Excellence would shut down. Officials estimated the closure would happen this past May.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 6:54 AM EDT2014-08-01 10:54:08 GMT
The community has watched the restoration project of the White House Hotel for more than a year, and Thursday evening VIP guests got a glance of the newly renovated, historic hotel.More >>
The community has watched the restoration project of the White House Hotel for more than a year, and Thursday evening VIP guests got a glance of the newly renovated, historic hotel.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 10:52 AM EDT2014-08-01 14:52:48 GMT
News Leader 9 was on the scene after a man was shot at the Big Cat Gas Station on Buena Vista Road Thursday night. The victim said he was approached by the suspect, who opened fire and shot him. The vicMore >>
Authorities say 35-year-old Chandler Saxton shot the victim at the Big Cat Gas Station on Buena Vista Road in Columbus just before 8 p.m. Thursday.More >>
Friday, August 1 2014 10:43 AM EDT2014-08-01 14:43:55 GMT
Tommy Renard Green was arrested on drug charges this morning in Valdosta. Green already was wanted in Florida on drug charges. He is in the Lowndes Co. jail on several counts, and officers seized pot, cocaine, Hydrocodone, and a gun from his house. wa...More >>
Tommy Renard Green was arrested on drug charges this morning in Valdosta. Green already was wanted in Florida on drug charges. He is in the Lowndes Co. jail on several counts, and officers seized pot, cocaine, Hydrocodone, and a gun from his house. wa...More >>
