What the Tech? Report Says Facebook Is Used for Sex Trafficking
A new study finds sex traffickers are using Facebook to find, target, and groom potential victims.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What the Tech? Does Amazon Help or Hurt Small Businesses?
After the Coronavirus pandemic forced Amazon to move its Prime Days event to the fall, things are back to normal in 2021. Amazon Prime Days are set for June 21st and 22nd and leading up to the mega shopping event, Amazon is encouraging shoppers to make purchases from small and local businesses.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Discogs
For record collectors and fans of vinyl, Record Store Day held every year is like a national holiday. Record stores across the country extend hours and bands release new albums on Record Store Day.
Dallas Co. EMA Watching for Flooding Threat from Tropical Weather System
The Dallas County Emergency Management Agency is one of many that will be monitoring weather conditions this weekend due to the threat from a tropical weather system that will likely bring several inches of rain to Alabama.
Weather Threat Forces Selma’s Juneteenth Celebration to Go Virtual
The first-ever Juneteenth federal holiday has led to celebrations scheduled throughout the weekend. But the Juneteenth celebration in Selma has changed, due to the threat of heavy rain from a tropical weather system.
3 Degree Guarantee: Alabama Kidney Foundation Gets $1,400 Check
Alabama News Network Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler is presenting another 3 Degree Guarantee check.
Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church Helps the Hungry with Weekly Food Drives
The church partners with the Montgomery Area Food Bank to distribute food to the community.
Flooding, Tornadoes Possible From Tropical Storm
A calm and partly cloudy day across Central and South Alabama, ahead of “Potential Tropical Cyclone 3,” before it makes landfall in Louisiana and begins it’s trek through Louisiana, Mississippi, and eventually Alabama. The National Hurricane Center notes they do not expect much more development or rapid intensification.
Update: Names Released of Two Truck Drivers Killed in U.S. Highway 231 Crash
Alabama State Troopers have released the names of the two truck drivers who were killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County Friday morning.
Montgomery City Councilmen Host “Coffee and Conversation” Event to Hear from Concerned Citizens
The first “Coffee and Conversation” with Montgomery city councilmen CC Calhoun and Oronde Mitchell was held Friday morning at The Coffee House. The Coffee House is located at 981 Adam’s Ave.
