River Region women gather monthly to build leadership through faith
The Fellowship for Professional Women meets every second Tuesday at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract adding $27 million for the 2027 season. A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028.
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
The Braves will oversee the production, sales, marketing and distribution of the telecasts of more than 140 games this season. The Braves chose to control the BravesVision plan instead of having the telecasts produced by Major League Baseball.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Selma police launch murder investigation after shooting victim dies
A murder investigation is now underway in Selma after a shooting victim died of his injuries.
People urge Alabama lawmakers to continue free breakfasts for public school students
People from across the state gathered at the Alabama State House to urge legislators to continue to support free breakfast for public school students.
Man charged with kidnapping, theft in Wilcox County
The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with kidnapping and theft.
Gov. Kay Ivey commits $40 million for capital expenses at Jackson Hospital
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she will commit $40 million for capital expenses at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, but only after it has emerged from bankruptcy.
President Trump to lay out his midterm agenda with State of the Union Address
President Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate.
Robert Carradine, “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Lizzie McGuire” star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71.
Montgomery Police Department mourns death of officer
The Montgomery Police Department has announced the death of a long-time officer.
