Bethany Davis

Montgomery

News Reporter at WSFA-TV (Montgomery, AL)

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Legacy Golf Championship returns for 2nd year

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Legacy Golf Championship returns for its 2nd annual showcase of youth golf talent. In an effort to build on the success of it’s first year, the Legacy Golf Championship is working to be more of an impactful experience in its second year. Organizers say this is more than a tournament, it’s a platform for young golfers to showcase their talent, grow in character, and build a future in the sport.
Montgomery Zoo to host Military Appreciation Day

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Thursday is Military Appreciation Day at the Montgomery Zoo. All military members and their families receive free full-access admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. The day will also include complimentary lunch, refreshments, and a free train ride for all honored guests. Every year, about 2,000 members of the military and their families come out to the Zoo for this big day.
Adult drownings increase across the country

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The increase in temperatures for the summer also brings an increase in drownings, and you may be surprised by who is drowning in the water. Adult drownings are increasing across the country. Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show adults account for about 70% of drowning victims, even though most drowning prevention education focuses on children. Experts say many people just don’t realize how quickly and quietly a drowning can happen.
Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest accepting entries

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Bethany Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Your pictures from your summer road trip could earn you a cash prize! The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association launched its 2nd annual Black Belt Road Trip Photo contest and is now accepting entries. “This contest, only in its second year, is designed to celebrate and highlight the unique experiences available in Alabama’s Black Belt,” ALBBAA Director Pam Swanner said.
New neighborhood breaks ground in east Montgomery

2 weeks 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’

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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.