Prattville Celebrates Holidays with 48th Annual Christmas Parade
Folks in Prattville are celebrating the holidays with the 48th annual Christmas Parade.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
MPS Partners With UAB to Administer Weekly COVID Tests in Elementary Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has partnered with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to administer weekly COVID-19 tests in all of its elementary schools.
Court Rejects Bias Claim by Former Congressman Artur Davis
A federal appeals court has ruled that former Congressman Artur Davis can’t pursue a racial discrimination claim against the nonprofit legal organization he once headed.
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Eastdale Mall Goes on Shopping Spree
Eastdale Mall is joining Alabama News Network for our 8th annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Our drive collects toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall to Near 400
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now dropped to near 400.
Mobile-Based Shoe Station Purchased by Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival will operate all of Shoe Station’s 21 stores, including the ones in Montgomery and Prattville, under the Shoe Station name and will continue to have an online presence under the current website.
Playoff Spot on the Line as Alabama Faces Georgia in SEC Championship Game
No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday in Atlanta.
Former Troy City Schools Bookkeeper Avoids Prison, Must Pay Restitution
A former bookkeeper who pleaded guilty to stealing from Troy’s public schools avoided prison time but must pay nearly $27,000 in restitution.
Foggy Friday Morning; Wet Pattern Next Week
Be careful out there this morning, we are seeing widespread fog to start the day, but once the fog mixes out, we are in store for another terrific day of weather.
