Monae Stevens

1 day ago | wsfa.com | Monae Stevens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - More than 100 balloons floated into the sky this week in memory of 13-year-old Diamond Moore, a vibrant young girl whose life was tragically cut short. Family and friends gathered at Southlawn Baptist Church to honor Moore’s life, sharing memories of the bubbly teenager whose presence was larger than life. Her loved ones described her as joyful, ambitious and deeply caring. “Diamond would smile. Diamond would laugh.

3 days ago | wsfa.com | Monae Stevens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit is celebrating a year of measurable success in reducing violent crime in Montgomery. The multi-agency unit was formed in response to a surge in violent offenses in 2024. In its first year, the MACS Unit has made more than 3,000 traffic stops and served nearly 1,000 arrest warrants, ranging from failure to appear on traffic charges to capital murder cases. The unit also has made 429 arrests, including 30 juveniles.

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Monae Stevens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Elevation Hotel and Convening Center is preparing to open its doors this September, offering visitors from around the world a new way to experience Montgomery. “We’re going to be offering something that is new and exciting and different, but with an amazing purpose behind it,” said David Lawrence, the hotel’s general manager. The hotel aims to complement the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Sites by encouraging visitors to extend their stay beyond a quick day trip.

1 week ago | wsfa.com | Monae Stevens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Sites this week to commemorate Juneteenth, immersing themselves in the nation’s history from enslavement to mass incarceration. For many, the day is not just about celebration, but also about reflection and the continued pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality. Stevenson said the moment enslaved Black Americans were officially emancipated, they saw it as a turning point for future generations.

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Monae Stevens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In a landmark decision that has sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a state law restricting gender- affirming care for minors — a move critics say reverses years of progress for transgender rights. “It’s heartbreaking. It’s absolutely devastating,” said Adam Hunt, a Prattville LGBTQ+ rights advocate.