Bethany Davis

Montgomery

News Reporter at WSFA-TV (Montgomery, AL)

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New neighborhood breaks ground in east Montgomery

3 days ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A brand new neighborhood officially breaks ground Wednesday in east Montgomery. “Hawthorne” sits along Atlanta Highway, adjacent to the Arrowhead neighborhood. Once it’s complete, it will hold 250 homes with built with the theme, “A New Chapter of Timeless Living.” Those homes will range from 1,500 to 2,800 square feet with modern floorplans, and the neighborhood will include a thoughtfully designed walking trail.
Riverwalk Stadium in Newsweek contest for ‘Best Double-A Ballpark’

5 days ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Riverwalk Stadium is in the running to win a nationwide competition. Newsweek named the home of the Montgomery Biscuits one of the best Double-A Ballparks in the country, and your vote could put it in the top spot. Riverwalk Stadium has a cool industrial feel right along the Alabama River, among a number of old warehouses, and, of course, adjacent to the train tracks that are still operational just beyond the outfield.
Wetumpka chef shares ‘Favorite Chef’ contest experience

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A local chef got a chance to cook in a nationwide competition designed to boost the restaurant industry. Richard Brown is a chef at Our Place Cafe in Wetumpka. He made it to the quarterfinals in the “Favorite Chef” competition that benefits the James Beard Foundation - a non-profit campaign of chefs supporting chefs with programs that promote inclusivity and sustainability.
Stroke Awareness Month educates about signs & symptoms to get treatment fast

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is Stroke Awareness Month to make sure more people know about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and how to prevent a stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. The most important thing to remember is that every second counts. More than two million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated.
Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month brings attention to rare eye cancer

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - May is Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month to bring more attention to a rare type of cancer that develops in the eye. It’s so rare, it only occurs in about 6 of every 1 million people a year. Because treatments are so specialized, nearly every person who is diagnosed is forced to travel to get care, which can be a huge financial burden on families. The Eye on Grace Foundation was founded by an ocular melanoma patient to help people find treatment and travel for treatment.
River Region United Way celebrates move to new location

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The River Region United Way officially cuts the ribbon on its brand new building on South Perry Street in downtown Montgomery Tuesday. The old Fredrick’s Insurance building sits right off Interstate 85 making it easy access for the people the United Way serves. The plan for the location is much bigger than office space. The River Region United Way provides funding to dozens of nonprofits in the area.
‘Phones down, eyes up’ YMCA campaign urges safety around water

3 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As we head into pool season, the YMCA of Greater Montgomery wants you to put your phones down and your eyes up. That’s the name of a new campaign aimed at keeping everyone safe around the water. According to the Y, 88% of children drown with at least one adult present. The pools at the YMCA of Greater Montgomery locations open this weekend, and the Y wants parents to make a commitment to keeping kids safe around the water this summer and all year long.
Text to 911 available everywhere in Alabama

3 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Did you know you can TEXT 911 if you have an emergency and feel like you can’t talk on the phone? The Alabama 911 Board wants to make sure more people know about this option. Calling 911 is still the best way to get the fastest help, but if you find yourself in an emergency that doesn’t feel safe to speak out loud, or if you’re unable to speak, texting can be an important tool. Texting 911 is just like texting anyone else.
Blood donations urgently needed among shortage affecting patient care

3 weeks ago | wbrc.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Blood centers are running dangerously low on donations they supply to hospitals, and it could affect the way hospitals care for patients. This blood shortage is not a new issue; it’s been a problem since the COVID-19 pandemic. Blood supply generally runs low this time of year as the summer travel season ramps up and many normal donors take vacations and get out of their donation routine. Supply generally runs low this time of year as the summer travel season ramps up.
Blood donations urgently needed among shortage affecting patient care

3 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Blood centers are running dangerously low on donations they supply to hospitals, and it could affect the way hospitals care for patients. This blood shortage is not a new issue; it’s been a problem since the COVID-19 pandemic. Blood supply generally runs low this time of year as the summer travel season ramps up and many normal donors take vacations and get out of their donation routine.