Governor honors Alabama businesses which hire people with disabilities
Gov. Kay Ivey has honored Alabama businesses which hire people with disabilities.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery, Wetumpka to become Piggly Wiggly
The Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery and Wetumpka will become Piggly Wiggly Food For Less locations.
Hundreds attend “Taylor Road Treats the Town”
Along with candy, games and food, attendees saw depictions of key stories from the Bible in “Bible Storyland.”
Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton has update on Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has spoken with Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton about the future of financially troubled Jackson Hospital.
Federal SNAP benefits suspended for November due to government shutdown
The Alabama Department of Human Resources says it has been told that federal SNAP benefits will be suspended as of November 1 due to the government shutdown.
LSU fires head football coach Brian Kelly, in the fourth season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
LSU has fired head football coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million.
Montgomery’s Fried Pickle Festival Serves Up Salty Snacks and Southern Fun
Hundreds of people filled Garrett Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the savory treats and celebrate all things pickle.
Montgomery Lions Club Chili Cookoff Brings Heat and Heart to Riverwalk Stadium
The Montgomery Lions Club Chili Cookoff featured dozens of amateur and restaurant chefs competing in several categories.
Alabama remains No. 4 in AP Top 25; one of nine SEC teams in this week’s poll
No. 4 Alabama and the other top six teams in this week’s AP Top 25 College Football Poll are unchanged in their rankings.
Kilcrease and Lovett combine for four rushing touchdowns, leading Troy past Louisiana-Lafayette 35-23
Tucker Kilcrease and Jordan Lovett each had a pair of touchdown runs to lead Troy past Louisiana-Lafayette 35-23 for the Trojans fifth straight win.
