Judd Davis

Pike Road

Lucky husband, father of 3 amazing kids. Cal Poly football alum, Bama fan for life, Titans, Astros, and all things SEC. Morning anchor on Today in Alabama.

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A trip back in time - the Emporium at Pleasant Hill

5 days ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

PLEASANT HILL, Ala. (WSFA) - When someone says way out in the sticks, or out in the country, they’re talking about a place like this. “We didn’t even have a road sign saying Pleasant Hill,” said Pleasant Hill resident Louise Wood. Somewhere between Selma and Greenville, Pleasant Hill has a population around 200. “We got a major boom going on in town,” said Pleasant Hill resident George Wood.
Montgomery man’s passion for art helps with healing

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - When it comes to artwork, Jackie Bryant can do it all. Paint, water colors, pencils, you name it, he can do it. “My mother was an artist, also,” said Bryant. “So, I guess I got it from her.”He has a passion for art, but his true love is Sandy. “I met my wife at Clark College in Newton, Mississippi.”That led to a serious talk with is dad.
WSFA 12 News’ Tower of Power standing strong for 48 years

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

GRADY, Ala. (WSFA) - WSFA 12 News celebrates 70 years of being on the air this year. Our biggest accomplishment came back in 1977, and by biggest, we mean tallest!“It’s an odd sensation when you get out and are standing on a work platform and you’re 2,000 feet in the air,” said retired WSFA 12 News engineer Craig Young. “It’s like you’re on an airplane, but you’re not moving.”“I’ve been to the top also,” said current WSFA 12 News engineer Steve Kohn.
La Trattoria brings NYC flavor to MGM

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Mario Enriquez grew up around food. As a young man, he opened two restaurants in New York, then another in California. Five months ago, he moved his family to Alabama deciding it was time to bring some NYC flavor to the MGM. His restaurant La Trattoria just opened. “I’m nervous and excited,” said Enriquez. He’s had restaurants on both coasts, but says New York is always home.
Montgomery’s Hank Williams Museum to mark country legend’s 101st birthday

Sep 13, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Judd Davis

ShareMONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA ) - Sept. 17 would have been Hank Williams’ 101st birthday. Montgomery will celebrate a few days early at the Davis Theatre, on Saturday, You can join the celebration for Hank Williams 101 . The party starts at 3 p.m., and tickets are still available. If you can’t attend the party on Saturday, you can really celebrate his life at any time. “Montgomery is the place Hank Williams got his start,” said Jeff Petty, a volunteer at the Hank Williams Museum in downtown Montgomery.
Pike Road 4th grader and her colorful creations

Aug 9, 2024 | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - With summer coming to a close, kids packed in as much fun as possible. For soon to be 4th grader Emma Cho, she spends a lot of time working on some colorful creations. She’s a talented young artist, with the awards to prove it. “I like coloring and sketching,” said Pike Road 4th grader Emma Cho. “I like drawing animals and people.”Over the summer she entered an art contest put on by the Alabama Housing Authority.
Haynes Creek - a walk back into the Cretaceous period

Aug 2, 2024 | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

BRAGGS, Ala. (WSFA) - There’s just something about exploring a creek. The sound of the running water, and the mystery of what you may find. Mississippi native and creek enthusiast Jeff McCraw has a passion for the outdoors. Every once in a while, he ends up in Braggs, AL, at a place known as Cornwallis 1828, to explore Haynes Creek. “Just a beautiful place to get away, no sound, nothing but nature,” said McCraw. Every visit is different. “We are looking for fossils or artifacts.
Trip to Cornwallis 1828 unveils rural Alabama treasure

Jul 27, 2024 | waff.com | Judd Davis

BRAGGS, Ala. (WSFA) - A trip to Braggs, Alabama, in the Black Belt region, is like a journey to the early 1800s. If you look closely enough, it could take you back millions of years. It’s called Cornwallis 1828. It all started three years ago when Demp Bell bought 200 acres in the unincorporated community in Lowndes County. “I knew it was the home of Peter Newport Braggs, where the community got its name,” said Bell. It turned out to be a whole lot more than that.
Trip to Cornwallis 1828 unveils rural Alabama treasure

Jul 26, 2024 | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

BRAGGS, Ala. (WSFA) - A trip to Braggs, Alabama, in the Black Belt region, is like a journey to the early 1800s. If you look closely enough, it could take you back millions of years. It’s called Cornwallis 1828. It all started three years ago when Demp Bell bought 200 acres in the unincorporated community in Lowndes County. “I knew it was the home of Peter Newport Braggs, where the community got its name,” said Bell. It turned out to be a whole lot more than that.
Wetumpka’s Cosmic Hippy operates out of shipping container

Jul 19, 2024 | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

WETUMPKA, Ala. (WSFA) - A trip to Wetumpka may turn into a trip back in time. The Cosmic Hippy is a store filled with hippy gear from the 60′s and 70′s. And it’s wild both inside and out. The owner, 17-year-old Lillian Vilardi, has a lot going on right now. “It’s a big year,” said soon to be Wetumpka High School senior Lillian Vilardi. “It’s my senior year.”She spends most of her ‘free time’ at work after starting Cosmic Hippy about three months ago.

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Judd Davis @BamaJD

8 Apr 25

One Shining Moment always gets me. Nothing like March Madness. Congrats Gators.

Judd Davis @BamaJD

8 Apr 25

Maybe the most physical basketball game I’ve ever seen. Heart breaks for Houston and coach Sampson. That is an athletic and physical team that never quits. Florida led for about 1 minute, but led when it mattered. Congrats Gators 🐊 #SEC

Judd Davis @BamaJD

8 Apr 25

Florida may needed to save some NIL money for the refs. That was a bad call there.