Dozens gather at Alabama Governor’s Mansion for annual pardoning of turkeys
The annual pardoning of turkeys before Thanksgiving has been an Alabama tradition for 77 years.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Colton Joseph throws for a TD, runs for 2 more to help Old Dominion rush past Troy 33-0
Trojans fall to Sun Belt foe Old Dominion on the road. Troy moves to 6-4 on the season.
Selma mayor addresses recent gun violence
Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, III, is addressing recent gun violence in the city following back-to-back homicides last weekend.
Central Alabama Community Foundation holds year-end reception
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has held its year-end reception in downtown Montgomery.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: John Ingram from Jack Ingram Motors
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Jack Ingram Motors.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January
The company said that John Furner, head of U.S. operations, will take over the post.
Braden Smith scores 29 and No. 2 Purdue tops No. 8 Alabama in season’s first top-10 matchup
No. 8 Alabama falls to No. 2 Purdue 87-80. The Tide moves to 2-1 on the season.
What’s Happening: November 14-16
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but you already have plenty of ways to celebrate the Christmas season in the River Region!
State Department of Education releases latest school report card
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the latest school report card on the performance of schools and systems across the state.Â
