Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Some Strong Afternoon Storms Possible

STORM THREAT TODAY: Highs will be in the 80s today with more clouds than sun and scattered showers possible at anytime. As we roll into the afternoon hours, we are going to see plenty of instability in place, and this will allow for thunderstorms to develop across Central Alabama and these should become strong and perhaps severe with gusty winds…

Prattville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer

Selma Police have arrested and charged a Prattville man with two counts of impersonating a police officer. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says 26-year-old Sean Payton Lann is also charged with 3rd degree robbery and 3rd degree criminal mischief. Chief Fulford says Lann was pulling people over in a car equipped with blue lights. He says Lann was caught and arrested…

What the Tech? Stay Connected While You’re Isolated

I was reminded the other day that while millions of people are sheltered in place many are isolated in their home alone. Many people are using Facebook as a means to connect with other friends but there are other ways to be in communication and just someone to talk to. Facebook Lives and Facebook Messenger video calls are certainly one…

Walk-On’s Montgomery Offers Free Meals to Furloughed Hospitality Workers

Furlough Kitchen food truck by Walk-On's will serve 1000 meals to furloughed workers in Montgomery.

On Wednesday April 8th, Furlough Food Truck by Walk-On’s  will provide one free meal to furloughed hospitaity workers. The truck will operate from 2pm to 5pm at Walk-On’s in Montgomery. Furlough Kitchen has already served more than 3000 meals to furloughed hospitality workers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This will be the first venture outside of Louisiana. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro,…

More Stores Decide to Close This Easter to Give Workers a Rest

You may find more stores closed on Easter than usual this year. Some large retailers are deciding to close in order to give their workers a rest. Many of these stores have been hard pressed to get their shelves restocked and sanitized during the coronavirus pandemic. Some stores on this list are traditionally closed on Easter. Others are deciding to…

ADPH Website Now Provides Age and Race of COVID-19 Patients

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) website now provides additional data elements to describe the state residents who are affected by COVID-19. This can be viewed under the “Current Situation in Alabama” header at alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html. Demographic characteristics include the following: ·        Number of laboratory-confirmed cases ·        Total number hospitalized ·        Reported…

Gov. Ivey Announces Deadline Extension for Alabama Prison Program Proposals Due to COVID-19

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced Tuesday a two-week deadline extension for proposal submission in response to the ADOC’s Request for Proposal (RFP) to improve the state’s prison infrastructure. The proposals will be due on or before May 14. The decision to extend the proposal submission deadline was made after discussions with the participating developer…

Opp City Schools Suspending Meal Distribution

Opp City Schools has announced to the community they will be suspending meal distribution, until further. They say the decision comes due to rising health concerns. The school system started distributing free meals to children up to the age of 18, due to coronavirus school closures. Categories: Coronavirus, News Tags: meal distribution, Opp city Schools

Pine Hill Man Killed in Crash South of Montgomery

A single-vehicle crash at 1:00 p.m. today, April 6, has claimed the life of a Pine Hill man. Roy Lee Mason, 61, was killed when the 2013 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Mason was not wearing his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 near…