Author: WAKA Action 8 News

What the Tech? App of the Day: Facetune Video

I don’t know anyone who’s ever looked at a selfie photo of themselves and wasn’t interested in how they look on camera. “Nope! Take it again” seems to follow most every shutter. A few years ago Facetune changed the fortunes of selfie-takers by giving people options to make themselves look better in their photos. Now, Facetune has a video app….

Suspect Charged with Murder in Plaza Drive Triple Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department has charged La’Vonte Brisker, 22, of Montgomery, with the murder of Aaron Albright. Albright fatally shot on August 14 was 24-years-old. On Friday, August 14, around 11:18 a.m., police and medics responded to a call of a person shot. The shooting occurred in the 4900 block of Plaza Drive. At the scene, police located Albright with…

Auburn Police Plan to Take More Proactive Approach Enforcing Mask Order

The Auburn Police Division says they will begin taking a more proactive approach to enforce the statewide Safer at Home Health Order following an increase in a lack of compliance in the community. Over the last several months, the City of Auburn’s Public Safety Department has primarily focused on educating the community and spreading awareness about the requirements set forth in…

Convicted Murderer Found Guilty of Possessing a Gun and Drug Trafficking

On Tuesday, August 11, a federal jury convicted Kemond Jareuz Fortson, 35, of Montgomery, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The trial evidence showed that, on October 31, 2017, the Gulf Coast Regional…

Hot, Mainly Dry Tuesday; Watching the Tropics

MAINLY DRY, HOT TUESDAY: A relatively dry air mass for August in Alabama is over the state today, meaning showers and storms are few and far between across much of the state today. A few showers and storms are expected across Southeast Alabama, but for most of us today, we should remain dry as rain chances are only 10-20 percent….

Suspect Arrested in Troy Shooting Near Magnolia Court and Aster Avenue

On Monday August 17, the Troy Police Department arrested Kendarius D’Andre Carter, 21, of Troy on one count of Assault 2nd. The arrest is in connection to a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:25am on August 12,  in the area of Magnolia Court and the 200 block of Aster Avenue. On Wednesday August 12, around 9:25am, Troy Police Department officers…

WANTED: Police Search for Man in Statewide Prescription Fraud Scheme

The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy released photos and video of an unknown male wanted for multiple counts of Prescription Fraud that occurred throughout the State of Alabama. State Drug Investigators say that a Veteran Affairs Doctor in Tuscaloosa notified their office of multiple counts of prescription fraud. The Veteran Affairs Doctor currently prescribes controlled medication at the Tuscaloosa facility….

13-Year-Old Female Fatally Shot in Oak Park in Montgomery

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 17th shooting death of Ceyeria Lee, 13, of Montgomery. On Monday, August 17, police and medics responded to a call of a subject shot in the 1000 block of Forest Avenue. At the scene, police found 13-year-old Lee with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Medics took Lee to a…

SWAC Announces Spring Football Schedule; Magic City Classic April 17

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has unveiled its spring football schedule for all 10 schools. Football was moved from fall to spring because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama State University will face Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic in Birmingham on April 17. The schedule includes one non-conference open date for each team and conference games each week beginning…

States Uncommitted to Trump’s New Unemployment Plan

The majority of states have not committed to accepting President Donald Trump’s offer to reinstate a stripped-down boost in unemployment benefits for millions of Americans amid the coronavirus outbreak. A survey of state governments and found concerns about the details of Trump’s plan and whether states can afford to chip in. A federally funded $600 weekly unemployment bonus expired at…