Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Expands to Include Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program now allows more inclusivity after Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill 554.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Guntersville, extends the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program to include comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs (CTPs) for students with intellectual disabilities. Previously, the scholarship program was only permitted to pay for college-level classes.

Montgomery Police Searching for Person of Interest in Attempted Murder Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is searching for a suspect in an Attempted Murder investigation. Police say Sean White was assaulted on Wednesday, April 21, around 10:30pm, at the Rich’s Car Wash. The car wash is located in the 100 block of Perry Hill Road. The person of interest seen in surveillance footage is seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants,…

Suspect Identified in Bath and Body Works Felony Theft, Prattville Police Seek Identify of Second Suspect

On June 19, around 5:00pm, two females entered the store, located in the 1900 block of Cobbs Ford Road. They then left the store without paying for the lotions, sprays, and candles they concealed. Surveillance cameras showed they left the parking lot in a Black Camaro with an Auburn University license plate.

Pay It Forward: Stephen Smith of Selma

Pastor Stephen Smith has two churches, one in Selma and one in his home community of Pine Glen. He was nominated for his many years of service and being a great role model. For the past 40 years, Pastor Stephen Smith has been leading people in the Selma area. “We have a community building. We have helped a lot of…

Routine Summer Weather Pattern

HOT & HUMID, RANDOM AFTERNOON STORMS: Moisture levels are on the rise, so randomly scattered showers and storms will return to the radar as they pop-up across the Alabama landscape today and tomorrow. These are possible at anytime, but most of the activity will occur during the afternoon and evening hours. For most of us, the days will feature a…