What the Tech? How to Restore Your Internet Connection When You’re on the Road
If you’ve ever lost a strong signal on a smartphone, this trick may get you back online in two seconds.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Prattville Investigators Search for Jewelry Store Thieves, Believes Suspects Apart of Phenix City, Columbus, Ga. Organized Crime Group
Prattville police are investigating a felony theft at a jewelry store. A search for suspects has expanded to Phenix City and Columbus, Ga
The search expands to Phenix City and Columbus, Ga. due to investigators believing offenders in the felony theft may be part of an organized group operating in that area.
UPDATE: 21 Counties Now Considered “Very High Risk” for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health has updated its county-by-county COVID-19 risk indicator map. Currently, 21 of Alabama’s 67 counties are considered at “very high risk” for COVID-19 exposure.
MPS Hosting Teacher Job Fair on July 8th at Eastdale Mall
There is a shortage of teachers and Montgomery Public Schools is trying to rectify the problem. MPS will host a teacher recruitment fair on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastdale Mall.
USPS Announces Monday Closure in Observance of 4th of July Holiday
U.S. Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, July 5, for observance of the 4th of July holiday. There will be no regular mail delivery and limited mail collection runs will be conducted in Alabama, which includes ZIP Codes that begin with 350-369 and 386-397.
Positive Marijuana Test Leads to 30-day Suspension for American Track Star, Can Not Run in Olympic Race
American champion Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson won the 100 at Olympic trials on June 19. She told of her ban Friday on the “Today Show.”
7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Mobile Home Fire Near Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a 7-year-old boy has been killed when a fire engulfed his mobile home near Birmingham. The child was pronounced dead on Wednesday at the scene of the blaze at the Jefferson County residence. Sgt. Joni Money said a call to 911 reported that the boy was trapped inside a bedroom in the home. Palmerdale…
Gov. Kay Ivey Raises $1.2 million for Reelection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1.2 million in her bid for reelection, her campaign announced Thursday. The Republican incumbent’s fundraising could deter challengers from either side of the aisle in the 2022 election. In a bit of saber-rattling, her campaign made the sizable figure known ahead of mandatory election filings. “The people of Alabama are…
Man Found Guilty of Killing Pregnant Wife and Her Family
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A jury on Thursday found a north Alabama man guilty of killing his pregnant wife and her family in 2015. Jurors deliberated for nearly two days before finding Christopher Henderson guilty of multiple counts of capital murder, news outlets reported. Kristin Smallwood Henderson was nine months pregnant with Henderson’s child at the time of the killings….
Rain/Storms Today; Watching Tropical Storm Elsa
FRONT TODAY: A surface front will drop into Alabama today, increasing our rain chances and today looks to be a rather wet day for the state. It will be cloudy with periods of rain and storms, with rain amounts over an inch in most locations. Due to the clouds and rain, highs today will only be in the 80s. TROPICAL…
