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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2 Brothers Frozen Treats serving up smiles

4 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - Every once in awhile we like to loop back around and see how our County Road 12 folks are doing. We first met Ethan and Tyler Whatley in June of 2020. It was during the pandemic. There were masks and social distancing, but these young boys were on a mission. With some help from dad getting started, the 6-year-old and 12-year-old were owners of 2 Brothers Frozen Treats. Now Ethan is 12 years old and big brother Tyler is 17. “We’ve come a long way,” said Tyler Whatley.
Auburn man recognizes foster care with ‘Songs of a Journey’

1 month ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - When Joe Toles walks along the track at Auburn University, it brings back more than good memories. As a young man, it provided a sense of family and belonging. His childhood was tough. He spent his first 21 years of life in foster care. “It’s just short of a third of my life so I remember everything,” said Auburn resident Joe Toles. He faced challenges most kids will never understand. “Sort of a lack of community and a lack of a place to feel like you really belonged.
Pike County nail tech finds peace in self-built woodland treehouse

1 month ago | wtvy.com | Judd Davis

JOSIE, Ala. (WSFA) - Khoa Pham came to America five years ago from Vietnam. After spending some time in Texas, he moved to Alabama. He spends most of his days as a nail technician in Troy. But when Pham isn’t grooming nails, he’s hammering them. Deep in the woods in the community of Josie, you’ll find him working on his one-of-a-kind tree house. So, why’d he build it? “Peace,” said Khoa Pham. “I love the quiet and peace.”Just getting to the tree house takes some work.
Pike County nail tech finds peace in self-built woodland treehouse

1 month ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

JOSIE, Ala. (WSFA) - Khoa Pham came to America five years ago from Vietnam. After spending some time in Texas, he moved to Alabama. He spends most of his days as a nail technician in Troy. But when Pham isn’t grooming nails, he’s hammering them. Deep in the woods in the community of Josie, you’ll find him working on his one-of-a-kind tree house. So, why’d he build it? “Peace,” said Khoa Pham. “I love the quiet and peace.”Just getting to the tree house takes some work.
Chilton County’s Queens of Quilting

1 month ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

CLANTON, Ala. (WSFA) - The quilting community is a tight knit group. Most communities have their own quilting groups, and if there’s a local shop, they support it. There’s a place in Clanton, Alabama that’s getting customers from all over the state, the country, and now, all over the world!“We never anticipated it turning into this,” said Penny Smith, co-owner of Sew Charming Quilt Shop in Clanton.
Millbrook man’s boat car creates wave of excitement

2 months ago | wsfa.com | Judd Davis

MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - Millbrook resident Buddy Pitts loves cars. He also loves boats. Over the years he’s been in local car races and fished in some professional tournaments. Somehow he combined his love of wheels and being on the water. “The first thing I notice is all the smiles,” said Millbrook resident Buddy Pitts. “And then it’s all the cameras.”He was looking for something to turn some heads, so he found a company in Georgia to help him get a wild set of wheels.
A trip back in time - the Emporium at Pleasant Hill

2 months 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

2 months 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 months 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 months 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.