Suspect in custody after high speed chase in Tallassee
Officers were called out to the 200 block of Main Street after receiving a report of a suicidal person.Â
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
New gambling bill up for discussion this session
A South Alabama state senator has drafted a bill that would legalize some gaming in the state.
Montgomery Catholic’s Jill Clark announces retirement
After a 20 year run as the Knight’s Head Girls Basketball Coach, Jill Clark has announced her retirement.
Johni Broome earns a spot on the Wooden Award® All-America Team
Auburn’s Johni Broome earns a spot on the Wooden Award® All-America Team and also is a finalist for the The Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Wooden Award®. The Award is given to the most outstanding player in the U.S.
Selma woman dies in Montgomery crash
The single-vehicle crash happened around 4:52 p.m. Friday, March 28 on East South Boulevard at Christine Elizabeth Curve.
Gov. Ivey signs paid parental leave into law
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the law provides paid parental leave for eligible public employees.Â
1 injured in overnight house fire
Firefighters were called around 10:47 p.m. Tuesday to the 3600 block of Nottingham Drive.
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.
Auburn’s Pearl & Broome earn NABC Awards
Both Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl and Johni Broome earn awards from the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Pearl was named the Division I Coach of the Year, while Broome was named the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year.
Man wanted in connection to shooting in Tallassee
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man involved in a shooting late last week.
