Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Scattered Showers and A Few Strong Storms Today

Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast today as the upper low rotates across the state. A “marginal risk” for severe storms remains across South/Central Alabama, and this is due to the cold air aloft, which could allow for some storms to produce large hail later today. Highs today will be closer to 70°.

NEW CW SERIES: “WOULD I LIE TO YOU?”

Catch the new series premiere on April 9 at 7:30pm on your local CW Montgomery!

The stars align for the CW’s “Would I Lie to You?” with Aasif Mandvi as host, Matt Walsh and Sabrina Jalees as team captains and a stellar line-up of celebrity guests. Catch the new series premiere on April 9 at 7:30pm on your local CW Montgomery!

Local Man Turns Life Around after Serving 37 Years in Prison

Originally given life without parole after being convicted of first degree robbery, Ronald McKeithen says he’s blessed someone noticed his case and did something about it. “I hadn’t talked to a lawyer in 37 years,” said McKeithen. Due to three prior offenses, McKeithen’s sentence was based off the Habitual Offenders Act, which made his sentence so long. “If Ron was…

Pay It Forward: Jasmine Kennedy of Camden

  Jasmine Kennedy graduated from Alabama State University in 2016 and came back to her home in Wilcox County to give back. As Executive Director of the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, she started a food drive called “Giving Thanks in Wilcox County.” “It has been so amazing to see it grow with the support of local businesses and even…