A Familiar Summer Weather Pattern
Nearly every day in the coming 8 days will feature a very similar weather pattern: hot, humid, and random afternoon thunderstorms. Unfortunately, the 4th of July appears to be no exception. #alwx
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
4th of July Travel Breaks Records
Newly released numbers show 2.49 million passengers went through security checkpoints at U.S. airports Friday, surpassing the previous pandemic-era record of 2.46 million reached earlier in the week.
USFL Looking Ahead to Season Two of Spring Football
The USFL’s plans for next year include the same eight teams, but they will play games in 2-4 cities. This year, the entire regular season was played in Birmingham.
Retiring State Sen. Jimmy Holley Honored by Troy University
Troy University’s Board of Trustees has honored State Sen. Jimmy Holley (R-Elba), who is retiring later this year.
Troy University, American Village Team Up to Help Children Better Understand U.S. History
Troy University and the American Village Citizenship Trust are teaming up to help Alabama youth increase their knowledge and understanding of U.S. history, the function of government and the role of the citizen in the governmental process.
Biden Proposal Would Allow Up to 11 Sales of Offshore Drilling Leases
The Biden administration is proposing up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Alaska over the next five years.
State Sen. Tom Whatley Drops His GOP Primary Defeat Challenge
State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has dropped a challenge to his one-vote defeat in the Republican primary.
Farmers Market Sales Increase Before 4th Of July Holiday
Other than fireworks people look for fresh produce for the fourth of July, with watermelon being the number one item people buy. Local farmers markets are seeing an increase in sales this weekend just in time for the holiday, the most popular items being peaches and watermelon.
Alabama Attorney General Explains Alabama’s Abortion Law
There is no provision for rape or incest. Under the law women who are pregnant under those circumstances are required to carry rape or incest pregnancies to term.
What the Tech? 15 Years of the iPhone
When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone in January of 2007, everyone laughed.
