Being Real with Bethany

Former “Today in Alabama” anchor Tonya Terry discusses her lifelong connection to WSFA 12 News and how coming to work here was like coming home.

James Belton served in almost every department of the station before he retired. The “father figure” of the WSFA family walks down memory lane with excitement for the station’s future.

Former production manager Roger Thomas helped set the WSFA standard, demanding top-notch performances from everyone behind the scenes.

"Young World" was a beloved children’s show broadcast from WSFA’s studios from 1972 to 1987. Former cast members share a behind-the-scenes perspective.

Perhaps the longest living WSFA employee, John Moore remembers an early era of news reporting and the stories WSFA covered.

The man responsible for many of WSFA’s logos and images reflects on his nearly three decades of shaping the station’s look, and building relationships in and out of the building.

Jeff Shearer looks back on his nearly 25 years covering high school and college sports around Alabama, explains how he’s STILL covering sports in his new role, and what his time at WSFA 12 News meant to him and his family.

Former political reporter Scott Adcock, who then worked in politics, and now talks politics on the radio, remembers covering some of the most important events in Alabama history.

Verdelle Jefferson spent 50 YEARS working at WSFA 12 News, longer than anyone else! She describes her behind-the-scenes work, and shows how her personality kept this station rolling.

WSFA 12 News Chief Photographer Andre Morgan and Operations Manager Jeff Harrison reflect on their decades of service, stories they’ve covered, and what’s changed the most over the years.

Longtime news anchor Kim Hendrix remembers her time behind the news desk and behind the scenes at WSFA 12 News.

As the first female coach to bring a boys team to the final four of Alabama's State Championship, Courtney Ward speaks about the challenges and rewards of her basketball career, the impact she's had on her players, and more.

Baseball runs deep in this family. Grandfather and grandson, Butch Austin and Will Austin speak on the impact the game of baseball has had on their family, lives, and more.

For over 50 years, Richard Robertson coached and worked at Andalusia High School. He reflects on his time there and the impact he's had on former players, his love for the city of Andalusia, and more.

As members of Auburn University's Chain Gang, Kenny Buck and Michael Miller have seen some incredible moments in football. They share some of their best moments from the sidelines. 

Former Alabama Quarterback Brodie Croyle, who also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals, reflects on his football career and life lessons. As the current CEO of Big Oak Ranch, Croyle also speaks on the impact the ranch has had on him and his family. 

As WSFA 12 News first female Sports Director, Rosie Langello speaks on the challenges and pressure with taking on the role. She also reflects on her childhood, love life, and favorite sports moments.

Dr. Porcia Love is a dermatologist who runs her own practice. Her husband, JC Love is an attorney, and Montgomery's Probate Judge. This is a couple with seemingly endless energy, more action than hours in the day, and plenty more love to go around.

You could say John Ed and Lynn Mathison are pillars in their community, family, and in their faith.

George and Louise Dennis were 13 and 16 when they met, 15 and 18 when they got married, and they've been nearly inseparable ever since. They have navigated their way through a war, the loss of their only child, trips across the country, and so much more, but somehow, they are just as in love now, at 95 and 98, as they were in the 1940s.  

You know them as members of the WSFA 12 News Today in Alabama crew, but did you know they are also married? Judd and Bethany Davis recently celebrated their 11th anniversary. In this episode, the couple discusses their journey together on and off the air and the obstacles along the way.

She's worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood and she lives and works right here in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Tonea "Tommie" Stewart is working on changing lives and the world around her. This woman, who is a legend in her own right, has a gift for finding talent and pouring out all she's learned from her incredible experiences into her students. Dr. Stewart has a powerful vision. S...

Retiring ASF Artistic & Education Director and actress Greta Lambert speaks on what's next for her and the impact she's had in her career. To view a copy of the transcript for this episode, click this link: Otter Greta Lambert

Jessica Lynch speaks on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and how she overcomes challenges with the help of her hobby- doing makeup. To view the transcript for this episode, click this link- Otter- Jessica Lynch

Two of Montgomery Police Department's women leaders discuss breaking stereotypes, strength and family.  To view a transcript of this podcast, click this link: Otter MPD Women Leaders .