Being Real with Bethany
Being Real with Bethany

Being Real with Bethany

“Being Real with Bethany” features sit-down interviews with local people who’ve made a difference and, in some cases, made history or proven influential in their communities.

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Episode 25: WSFA Celebrates 70 with 'Young World' cast members

Episode 25: WSFA Celebrates 70 with 'Young World' cast members

"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.

Episode 24: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former reporter John Moore

Episode 24: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former reporter John Moore

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

Episode 23: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former Art Director Bill Ford

Episode 23: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former Art Director Bill Ford

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.

Episode 22: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former Sports Director Jeff Shearer

Episode 22: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former Sports Director Jeff Shearer

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.

Episode 21: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former political reporter Scott Adcock

Episode 21: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former political reporter Scott Adcock

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.

Episode 20: WSFA Celebrates 70 with longest-serving employee Verdelle Jefferson

Episode 20: WSFA Celebrates 70 with longest-serving employee Verdelle Jefferson

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.

Episode 19: WSFA Celebrates 70 with photographers Jeff Harrison and Andre Morgan

Episode 19: WSFA Celebrates 70 with photographers Jeff Harrison and Andre Morgan

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.

Episode 18: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former anchor Kim Hendrix

Episode 18: WSFA Celebrates 70 with former anchor Kim Hendrix

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

Episode 17: "An Alley-oop To The Next Level"

Episode 17: "An Alley-oop To The Next Level"

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.

Episode 16: "Grand Slam Family Legacy"

Episode 16: "Grand Slam Family Legacy"

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.