Julia Avant

Alabama

Reporter at WSFA-TV (Montgomery, AL)

WSFA Reporter/Anchor, BAMA Alum, Detroit native and forever Lions fan!

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Montgomery worker receives a gift to help provide for his family

3 days ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man who goes the extra mile to provide for his family was blessed with an act of kindness from a stranger. Deaubrey Philson works at the Hardee’s restaurant on Atlanta Highway, and his commute to work was nearly an hour each day; until now. “I didn’t really want to say anything because he’s really quiet, so we just started paying attention, and we realized he was walking to work,” said Philson’s shift manager, Rosa Harris.
Teens learn about nation’s history while on a 1,000 mile bike ride

4 days ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A group of high school students from the opposite side of the country have taken learning to a new level. The Riders for Race Amity, as they call themselves, rode 1,000 miles from Wisconsin to Montgomery on their bikes to explore the country’s history for themselves. “Race means racial, and amity means friendship,” said organizer Kate Vestlie. While in Alabama, the group made stops in Montgomery, Selma Birmingham and Montgomery.
Travel could heighten your chances of a blood clot, experts say

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - There is nothing more that will ruin a vacation then getting sick, especially when the illness is serious. Whether you are traveling by plane or on the highway, you may be at risk of getting a blood clot, according to medical experts. Director of UAB Vein Clinic Dr. Marc Passman says your chances can increase if you are traveling for more than 4 hours.
Travel could heighten your chances of a blood clot, experts say

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - There is nothing more that will ruin a vacation then getting sick, especially when the illness is serious. Whether you are traveling by plane or on the highway, you may be at risk of getting a blood clot, according to medical experts. Director of UAB Vein Clinic Dr. Marc Passman says your chances can increase if you are traveling for more than 4 hours.
Alabama State University breaks ground on new student apartment complex

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama State University is making room for more students who want to live on campus. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for two new apartment complexes they say will house hundreds of students. “Today’s groundbreaking is not just about a new addition to campus, it’s about vision and progress,” said SGA President Dejuan Trotman.
ASU announces new student apartment complex to be complete by 2027

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama State University is making room for more students who want to live on campus. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for two new apartment complexes they say will house hundreds of new students. “This groundbreaking is not just about a new addition to campus, it’s about vision and progress,” said SGA President Dejuan Trotman.
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, here is how you can protect the seniors in your life

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Older Alabamians are considered more vulnerable to fraud, scam, and abuse. And that abuse seems to be getting worse. “They are who built our society and it’s important to protect them,” said Outreach Coordinator for Central Alabama Again Consortium Meghan Germek. At a meeting of various state agencies, the CAAC reported as many as 320 million seniors nationwide could be impacted in the coming years.
Alabama lawmakers concerned after Minnesota shootings

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama lawmakers, like politicians across the country, are saddened and stunned after hearing about the weekend shootings in Minnesota. “It could have happened anywhere, but it was sad it happened at all,” said state Rep. Reed Ingram (R). “When the country is divided the way it is now, this is the result of that,” said Rep. Kenyatté Hassell (D). Hassell was not surprised about what happened in Minnesota.
Alabama lawmakers concerned after Minnesota shootings

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama lawmakers, like politicians across the country, are saddened and stunned after hearing about the weekend shootings in Minnesota. “It could have happened anywhere, but it was sad it happened at all,” said state Rep. Reed Ingram (R). “When the country is divided the way it is now, this is the result of that,” said Rep. Kenyatté Hassell (D). Hassell was not surprised about what happened in Minnesota.
Alabama lawmaker’s concerned about Minnesota shootings

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Julia Avant

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama lawmakers, like politicians across the country, are saddened and stunned after hearing about the weekend shootings in Minnesota. “It could have happened anywhere, but it was sad it happened at all,” said Alabama Republican Rep. Reed Ingram. “When the country is divided the way it is now, this is the result of that,” said Alabama Democratic Rep. Kenyatta Hassell. Hassell was not surprised about what happened in Minnesota.