Strong to Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon
After a near perfect day yesterday, strong to severe storms are possible for our Friday. #alwx
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. Releases Statement on Budget Squabble with City Council
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. says, “I have no choice but to seek a legal remedy,” in the budget battle with city council.
Johni Broome, Auburn Hold Off Iowa 83-75 in First Round of NCAA Tournament
No. 9 seed Auburn beat No. 8 Iowa 83-75 on Thursday for its 10th consecutive opening-round win dating to the mid-1980s.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Spending Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Gov. Kay Ivey says, “Alabama can now look to a future of greater promise thanks to the steps we have taken this week to invest these funds wisely.”
No. 1 Seed Alabama Rolls Past Texas A&M-CC 96-75, Brandon Miller Scoreless
Alabama buried Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 96-75, even with Bama star freshman Brandon Miller going scoreless.
UPDATE: Alabama Lawmakers Approve Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a plan to use $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Cost Estimate on New Elmore County Prison Reaches Nearly $1 Billion
An Alabama prison finance authority has increased what the state can spend on building a new 4,000-inmate prison in Elmore County.
Woman Killed in Tallapoosa County Crash
A woman has been killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in Tallapoosa County.
Calm Thursday; Strong to Severe Storms Possible Friday
You couldn’t ask for a better Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s! However, strong to severe storms are possible tomorrow… #alwx
Alabama Prison System Raises Pay to Recruit, Retain Officers
The Alabama prison system is raising salaries for correctional officers — increasing starting pay to more than $50,000 annually — in an effort to lure workers and address an ongoing staff shortage.
