What the Tech? Check Out Samsung’s New Foldable Phone
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is the third iteration of Samsung’s line of foldable phones.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Hyundai Celebrates Production of Five Million Vehicles in Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
Alabama’s New Medical Cannabis Commission Holds Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state’s medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
NEW AUG 16: Finally Paradise! Time To Head Back to the Beach for “Bachelor in Paradise”
Head back to the beach for the new 7th season of Bachelor in Paradise, premiering Monday, Aug. 16, at 8|7c on your local ABC32!
 It’s time to return to Bachelor Nation’s favorite beach as a new batch of sexy singles make their way to paradise in hopes for a second – or third – chance at love. Head back to the beach for the new 7th season of Bachelor in Paradise, premiering Monday, Aug. 16, at 7PM on your local ABC32!
ASU Soccer: Alabama State picked to win conference title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State was picked to repeat as the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) champion in the preseason poll on a vote of the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, released by the conference Thursday morning. For more ASU Hornet’s news visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Typical Summer Afternoon Storms, And Fred Is Ahead
August features an all too familiar pattern; hot, humid, with afternoon thunderstorms. A Heat Advisory may be issued within the next couple of days. Tropical Depression Fred is also being closely monitored for impacts in Alabama.
Alabama Leads Nation in Coronavirus Positivity Rate
If new cases continue to rise, Alabama will surpass all-time numbers for hospitalizations and new COVIDS-19 cases.
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
U.S Department of Education Approves Alabama’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
On Thursday, Aug. 12, the U.S. announced the approval of Alabama’s American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and it distributed the remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Alabama’s plan explains how the state is using and plans to use ARP ESSER funds to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools while expanding…
Inmate is Accused of Escaping from Work Release Facility
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (AP) — Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a Childersburg facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections says Donald Edward Graham Jr. escaped from the Childersburg Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center on Tuesday. Graham was serving time on charges of distribution of a controlled substance and burglary. Graham was last seen wearing a red and blue…
