What’s Happening: October 10-12
Celebrate the 32nd Annual Cotton Festival in Eclectic this weekend, or take part in plenty of other fun events happening across the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Faith and Blue Prayer Service held in Montgomery
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has hosted a Faith and Blue Prayer Service at First Baptist Church on Perry Street.
Beacon Center holds retreat for first responders
The Beacon Center has held a retreat for first responders to help them relax after the violent weekend in Montgomery.
Lifesouth opens second blood center in Montgomery
Lifesouth has opened a second community blood center in Montgomery.
Local family among those in the military who won’t be paid due to government shutdown
Heather Campbell lost her job over the summer because of federal funding cuts. Her husband serves as an officer at Maxwell Air Force Base, but now he’s facing the prospect of missing his next paycheck because of the government shutdown.
Three killed in four-vehicle crash in Millbrook
Millbrook police are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left three people dead and two others injured.
Two-person tandem team with Alabama ties wins Great Alabama 650
Bobby Johnson and Matt Taylor crossed the finish line at Fort Morgan around 11:51 p.m Thursday.Â
ONLY ON 8: Day 6 of the Great Alabama 650
We are six days into the country’s longest paddle race and we are already close to having a winner.Â
Tuskegee University names new police chief
Chief Kareem Easley takes over from Joshua Phillips who was relieved of duty in September.Â
Alabama Department of Transportation awards grants to improve airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to help improve 27 airports.
