Man Trapped in Car When Tornado Hit Selma
Selma tornado survivors are sharing their stories about where they were when the tornado hit. For one man, he was trapped inside his car.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Selma Tornado Survivors Describe What Happened When Storm Hit
We are getting eyewitness accounts from people in Selma who were in the middle of Thursday’s devastating tornado.
PHOTOS: More Images of the Selma Tornado Damage
WAKA 8 has more photos of the aftermath of Thursday’s devastating tornado which hit parts of west Selma as well as the downtown area.
State Trooper Injured by Falling Tree
An Alabama State Trooper with the Marine Patrol Division was injured after the Trooper’s vehicle was hit by a falling tree. This happened in Tallapoosa County on Elkahatchee Road near Wind Creek State Park. The Trooper was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. Tags: Alabama, ALEA, Law Enforcment
Disaster Relief Fund Established for Autauga County Tornado Victims
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has set up a disaster relief fund for victims of the January 12 tornado in Autauga County.
Selma, Dallas County Schools Closed Friday for Tornado Damage Inspections
Both Selma City Schools and Dallas County Schools will be closed Friday so that buildings can be checked for structural damage after Thursday’s devastating tornado.
Six Tornado Fatalities Confirmed in Autauga County
WAKA 8 has confirmed that six people have been killed in the tornado that hit Autauga County Thursday afternoon.
Damage Reported in and Near Alexander City; State Trooper Injured
Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird says there is tornado damage in and around his city.
Elmore Co. Storm Damage Assessment Underway
The tornado that moved through Dallas and Autauga counties made its way into Elmore County, where damage assessments are underway.
MCSO: Man arrested in Hope Hull domestic-related homicide
Officials say once they arrived, they found 40-year-old Joseph Williams dead from a single gunshot wound.Â
