Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Muggy with Numerous Showers and Storms

Showers and thunderstorms will continue across all of Alabama on Monday, and some of the rain could be heavy at times, especially over the southwestern parts of the area. We could see a few isolated flooding issues arise with the training of cells. Highs will be in the 80s. A rinse and repeat forecast for Tuesday with numerous and widespread…

Montgomery Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

  Loved ones of Mineola Smith celebrated her 100th birthday and the impact she has made on their lives. Smith was born on June 6, 1921. Her friends and family honored her with a drive-by birthday party. Special visitors to the party included the Montgomery police and fire departments as well as “Sparky” the fire dog. Smith was recognized by…

Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing Promotes First Female Brigadier General

The Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing promoted their first female brigadier general. General Tara D. McKennie first enlisted in the Air Force in 1989 as an airman basic and served six years of active duty. In a historic moment, surrounded by other members of the Alabama National Guard, she became the first female brigadier general in the Alabama…