Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Lawsuit Targets Violence-Plagued Apartments in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The city of Birmingham has filed suit asking the owners of an apartment development to accomplish what local authorities haven’t been able to do: Stop violence in the complex. A lawsuit announced Friday by the city demands that Birmingham’s Valley Brook Apartments owners be required to take steps to reduce gun violence and other illegal activities….

Tourism Surge Meets Worker Shortages at Alabama Beaches

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) —  Tourism officials say Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are seeing a surge of tourists that for some businesses could turn into their busiest June ever. They’re asking visitors to bring along a little extra patience, as businesses including hotels and restaurants struggle to find enough workers in an economy still emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. Orange Beach…

Rewards Offered After Walmart Fires in Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Federal investigators are offering $2,500 rewards for tips leading to people who set fires inside Walmart stores in Alabama and Mississippi. The FBI posted Saturday security camera photos of masked people inside stores in Mobile, Alabama, and Gulfport, Mississippi. News outlets report firefighters extinguished a fire inside the Mobile store on May 28, and investigators concluded…

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…