Alabama House Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has overcome years of resistance to approve a medical marijuana bill.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
National Day of Prayer Observed in Montgomery
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Church leaders from across the state were in Montgomery to pray for the state and its leaders.
Section of Dozier Road Closed Due to Flooding
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency said a stretch of Dozier Road in the county is currently closed. EMA Director Christina Thornton said the county engineering department made the decision to close a section of Dozier Road to the toll bridge due to flooding from the Tallapoosa River. Thornton says drivers need to find alternate routes for the remainder of the…
Troy Police Make Capital Murder Arrest
Troy police say they have arrested 27-year-old Tevin Devante Griffin of Brundidge.
Campaign 2022: State Rep. Wes Allen Running for Secretary of State
Alabama’s state primaries are still about a year away, but candidates are starting to jump into the big statewide races.
Update: Power Restored to Majority of Macon County
Most of the power has now been restored to Macon County, according to the county’s Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee.
Day Two of Storm Clean Up in Prattville: Damage at the Lambert Home
The Lambert Family home off of Old Farm Lane was in the direct path of the EF-1 tornado that hit Prattville on Tuesday. Mr. Lambert and his wife were safely in their home when the tornado passed, destroying trees in its path, some even hitting the home.Â
Judson College in Marion to Close after 183 Years
In what it calls a “heartbreaking” decision today, the Judson College Board of Trustees has voted to close the 183-year-old institution. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and had been the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country.Â
ASU Track and Field: Alabama State looks to capture SWAC outdoor title this weekend
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | Alabama State will travel to Texas this weekend in an attempt to capture the 2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) outdoor track and field championship that begins Thursday on the campus of Prairie View A&M University. For more Alabama State news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite the World- SAT, MAY 8 7PM
The Global Citizen Event Special "VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite the World" airs SATURDAY, MAY 8th at 8|7c on your local CBS 8 and ABC32!
A global broadcast and streaming special that aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere. The Global Citizen Event Special “VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite the World” airs SATURDAY, MAY 8th at 8|7c on your local CBS 8 and ABC32!
