Jennifer Horton

Investigative Reporter

Montgomery, AL

Jennifer Horton is an investigative reporter for WSFA 12 News in Montgomery. Her reporting focuses on issues involving criminal justice, specifically crime, government corruption, and the state and federal court system. During Jennifer’s 12-year stint at WSFA she has served as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter, traveling the state and country covering stories that impact local viewers. Jennifer is an active member of the Gray News Investigative team, the Investigative Reporters and Editors organization, and a graduate of Auburn University.

Awards:

Alabama Associated Press Best Reporter
Alabama Broadcasters Association “Best in Broadcast: Investigative Reporting”
Southeast Emmy Excellence in My Market Awards: honors in General Assignment Reporting & Investigative Reporting
VOCAL Voice for Victims

Education:

Auburn University, Radio, Television, and Film; Spanish

Recent Articles by Jennifer

Alabama preparing for possible COVID-19 vaccine in December

The Alabama Department of Public Health says health care providers and the chronically ill could receive the vaccine as soon as mid-December.

Jonathan Grass and Jennifer Horton

Published November 16, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Long haulers: COVID-19 survivors grapple with lingering symptoms

More than 90 percent of those who contract COVID-19 will recover. But for some, their lives are still far from normal.

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Published November 12, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Those who recover from COVID-19 are at risk of reinfection

The increased transmission rate is cause for concern headed into the holiday season, even for those who have already had the virus.

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Published November 11, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Director of pardons and paroles resigns, Gov. Ivey to seek new leadership

Judge Charlie Graddick has resigned as the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.

Jennifer Horton

Published November 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard won’t receive lighter prison sentence

Former House Speaker MIke Hubbard will not receive a revised sentence for the six remaining ethics violations upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court.

Jennifer Horton

Published October 22, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Former state Sen. David Burkette receives suspended jail sentence

When asked if he had any final words before the sentenced was imposed, Burkette tearfully stated, “Thank God I’m still here.”

Jennifer Horton

Published September 21, 2020 at 9:40 AM

Former Ala. House Speaker Mike Hubbard turns himself in for prison sentence

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard turned himself in to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Friday.

Jennifer Horton

Published September 11, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Attorney General’s Office says Mike Hubbard must report to jail within 15 days

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a certificate of judgment in the ethics case involving former House Speaker Mike Hubbard, denying his petition for a rehearing.

Jennifer Horton and WSFA Staff

Published August 28, 2020 at 12:20 PM

Jails hold thousands of backlogged prisoners awaiting ADOC intake

Amid the pandemic, Alabama's county jails are holding thousands of state prisoners awaiting transfer to ADOC facilities.

Jennifer Horton

Published August 20, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Montgomery surpasses 2019 homicide statistics, on course with national crime trend

Homicides are spiking in Montgomery and large cities across the country.

Jennifer Horton

Published August 17, 2020 at 6:31 PM

AHA: Mask order could be a factor in stabilizing hospitalizations in some areas

Some of Alabama's hospitals are slowly stabilizing following the Independence Day surge. According to Dr. Don Williamson, M.D., Executive Director of the Alabama Hospital Association, the state's overall inpatient capacity is shifting.

Jennifer Horton

Published August 4, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Alabama lawmaker says he won’t resign after celebrating Klan leader

State Rep. Will Dismukes, a Republican from Prattville, said Tuesday he has no plans to resign as a growing chorus of officials calls for him to step down.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 28, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Alabama lawmaker who honored Klan leader says he’s surprised by criticism

Alabama Rep. Will Dismukes, a Republican from Prattville, says he’s surprised by the response to his recent Facebook post that showed him giving the invocation at an annual birthday celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 27, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Remote learning predicted for half of Alabama’s students this fall

Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey made the estimate during a news conference Friday.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 24, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Montgomery doctor in federal custody, charges pending in ongoing pill mill probe

Agents with the Drug Enforcement Association executed a search warrant at the medical practice of Dr. D’livro Beauchamp, M.D. in east Montgomery Wednesday.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 22, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Ala. breaks virus-related hospitalization record for 6th consecutive day

Alabama hospitals are under stress. The number of patients requiring hospital care for COVID-19 broke a new inpatient record Tuesday, marking the sixth consecutive day of record highs.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 21, 2020 at 7:55 PM

The costs and savings of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion in Alabama

The current public health crisis will be one of the greatest tests for Alabama’s health care infrastructure.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 16, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Developer of bamatracker.com on a mission to make COVID-19 data relevant

More than a half million people visit Bamatracker.com for tables, charts, and droves of COVID-19 data. Despite the volume of clicks and scrolls, few know David Marconnet, the man who coded it all.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 13, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Alabama hospitals strained under surge of COVID-19 cases, AHA says

The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations nearly double in two weeks, and the state hospital association warns there's a narrow window to bring down the number of cases before it potentially crashes Alabama's healthcare system.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 9, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 nearly double over 2 weeks

Wednesday, more than 1,100 patients were hospitalized with the virus, a new watermark for the state and the third consecutive record-setting day.

Jennifer Horton

Published July 8, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Historical record thin on specifics regarding Alabama’s flag design

While Mississippi and Florida both displayed the confederate symbol on their flags, the intention of Alabama’s design isn’t as direct.

Jennifer Horton

Published June 30, 2020 at 6:46 PM

The Montgomery County Cold Case Unit has handed down a new murder charge for Ibraheem Yazeed in a 2018 homicide.

Jennifer Horton

Published June 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM

AL Dept. of Archives and History helps frame conversation about racial equality

The Alabama Department of Archives and History issued a rare memo Tuesday, recommitting its mission of portraying the full history of slavery and systemic racism.

Jennifer Horton

Published June 24, 2020 at 9:30 AM

‘It’s staggering:’ Doctors sound alarm as severely ill COVID-19 patients develop damaging blood clots

Universally, COVID patients are being admitted to UAB with blood clotting issues, a manifestation of the virus.

Jennifer Horton

Published June 10, 2020 at 9:40 PM

COVID-19 antibody testing: what you need to know

COVID-19 testing remains a key focus for public health officials.

Jennifer Horton

Published June 9, 2020 at 8:02 PM

UAB enrolls patients in phase 2 of groundbreaking study aimed at fighting COVID-19

Phase 2 of the most prominent COVID-19 drug trial will explore treatments for some of the most critical cases.

Jennifer Horton

Published May 26, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Alabama to allocate more than 2,000 vials of the COVID-19 fighting drug Remdesivir to 39 hospitals

The Alabama Department of Public Health received 2,596 vials of Remdesivir, the potentially life-saving COVID-19 antiviral drug from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Jennifer Horton

Published May 15, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Alabama hospitals receive drug to fight COVID-19, ADPH won’t release specifics

As doctors across the state are preparing to administer the potentially life-saving antiviral Remdesivir to some of their sickest patients, the Alabama Department of Public Health will not disclose what hospitals were selected to receive this drug.

Jennifer Horton

Published May 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Alabama receives doses of Remdesivir, the only FDA approved drug to fight COVID-19

The Alabama Department of Public Health received a small allotment of the drug Tuesday.

Jennifer Horton

Published May 12, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Reopening businesses could trigger increase in COVID-19 cases

While Alabama may be open for business, the pandemic continues.

Jennifer Horton

Published May 11, 2020 at 7:58 PM

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Jennifer Horton

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Montgomery, AL

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