Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Another Heat Advisory, Daily Storms, and Possibly Fred

Looks and feels like August in Alabama as the forecast will not be changing much day to day this week. Each day will feature a mix of sun and clouds while afternoon temperatures climb into the low and mid 90s. Heat index values will be over 100° and will approach 107° and for that reason the NWS has issued a…

Police: Suspect Fatally Shot Dog During Motel Break-In

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a father and son broke into an Alabama motel room and fatally shot the victim’s dog, prompting an hours-long standoff with one of the suspects. The Tuscaloosa Police Department says 43-year-old Wade Alan Christian shot the dog after it bit his son during the break-in. Police quickly apprehended the 18-year-old but his father barricaded…

Man, Woman Hit by Bullet While Wrestling Over Gun at Church

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A gun went off in an Alabama church as a man tried to disarm a woman, wounding them both, police said. Linda Walker entered the sanctuary of Amity Baptist Church in Mobile with a gun after services ended Sunday, Officer Katrina H. Frazier says. Walker, 58, aimed the weapon at the unidentified man and another person,…

ASU Volleyball: Lady Hornets return to the court, releases 2021 schedule

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | After opting out of competition prior to the spring 2021 season, Alabama State volleyball returns to the court this fall, looking to return to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) standings.Alabama State has won six of the last eight championships, including four consecutive before missing last season. For more ASU Hornets news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!