Pets of the Week: June 17
This week we have Dr. Pepper and Scotty.
Samkee Company puts first American factory in Tuskegee
This is Samkee’s first factory in the U.S.
Author: Carrington Cole
A Junior Forecaster visits WAKA after almost 10 years
Back on July 24, 2015, 8-year-old Jerimiah Treece was a Junior Forecaster for a day at WAKA.
Pets of the Week: June 10
This week we have Butter Ball and Misty.
South Central Alabama city, county donates new radiology equipment to community hospital
“It’s a much needed thing for a rural hospital, especially one that’s basically 50 miles from a major hospital.”
Referee shortage in rural Alabama high schools
AHSAA told Action 8 News that, while bigger city schools don’t have a shortage, more rural schools are having a harder time finding and keeping referees for their sports games.
ALEA kicks off National Safe Boating Week by highlighting new boating regulations
Before you get ready to get behind the wheel of a boat for the Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wants you to know about some recent legislations enacted to enhance water safety across Alabama.
ACTION 8 DAY: Friendship Mission needs your help
Join Action 8 and our community partners as we help Friendship Mission on our first-ever Action 8 Day on Saturday, May 11.
Shelter dog becomes newest therapy dog at Jackson Hospital
From having no name to everyone knowing who she is at Jackson Hospital, Rotton Weiler has a true underdog story.Â
Local non-profit creates swimming lessons for kids on the spectrum
‘Swimming around the Spectrum’ is the first of it’s kind in the River Region and have already served over 30 families.
