Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Clouds Linger Today, but What About the Weekend?

Today starts off cloudy, but through the day, drier air will return to the area, allowing for a gradually clearing sky from northwest to southeast across the state. By late in the day, most of us will be seeing a clear sky. Temperatures will remain cool, but should at least return to the low 60s this afternoon. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS:…

Huntsville Schools Ask State about Renaming Lee High School

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — The public school system in Huntsville will ask Alabama’s attorney general whether it can rename a school honoring Gen. Robert E. Lee without violating a state law meant to protect Confederate memorials. News outlets report that board members have authorized their attorney to seek an opinion about whether such a move would conflict with the Alabama…

Board Denies Problems in Homecoming Vote at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A board that oversees elections at the University of Alabama denies that problems should have invalidated balloting for homecoming queen this year. The election was the subject of a sit-in demonstration this week following reports of electoral problems by the student newspaper. But a statement released by the Elections Board on Tuesday denies that the campaign…

Alabama GOP Advances Bill for Vaccine Mandate Exemptions

 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation aimed at limiting companies’ ability to fire workers who say they can’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 for religious or medical reasons. The House Health Committee approved a revised version of a bill that would create a state form for workers to claim an exemption. An employee submitting the form couldn’t be…