On Your Side: Look for IRS Letter Regarding Child Tax Credit Before Filing Your Taxes
The IRS is urging families to look for a letter regarding last year’s child tax credit before filing their 2021 tax return.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Small Dip Statewide; Montgomery, Autauga County Show Big Drops
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases taking a small dip overall, but dropping significantly in Montgomery and Autauga counties.
Man Shot on Lower Wetumpka Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Court Records: Alabama River Parkway Killing Tied to Kidnapping
According to court records obtained by Alabama News Network, a man’s killing on Alabama River Parkway last week is tied to a kidnapping.
Friday Front Brings Very Cold Weekend Weather
No weather issues today as it will be a day with tons of sunshine and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Tonight, expect increasing clouds with lows in the upper 30s.
Omicron Cases of Covid 19 Are On The Rise at The Start Of The New Year
Dr. Harris says that there are over 29 hundred inpatients around the state of Alabama and that hospitalizations have now surpassed peak numbers from the delta and other variants last year. The number of positive Covid 19 cases in the state are also the highest they have ever been.
Accuracy of Free At-Home COVID Tests
As of January 15th, free at-home COVID tests are available to order! And if you haven’t already order these tests… you can. The tests are limited to 4 per household with free shipping. Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says there have not been any reports of major problems with the at-home tests. Compared to the PCR tests, the…
UPDATE: Court Blocks Execution of Man Convicted in Dallas County Killing
A federal appeals court has blocked the state of Alabama from executing an inmate who was convicted of killing a man in Dallas County in 1996.
Federal Coronavirus Fund Spending Plan Moves Forward
The Alabama Legislature is holding a special session to allocate the spending of $770 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
What the Tech? How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?
It isn’t that easy to figure out how fast your internet needs to be because there are a lot of factors.
