What’s Happening: August 15-17
It’s time for the annual Buckmasters Expo in downtown Montgomery, but there are also plenty of other events happening in the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Father pleads guilty to capital murder in baby son’s death
The father charged with capital murder in the death of his baby son whose body was found in Lowndes County has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.
What the Tech: Are you revealing too much about yourself by using Venmo?
When you send or receive money on Venmo, your payments might be visible to anyone, even people who are not connected to you. How can you change that?
How to get children back on a sleep schedule for the school year
Here’s help if you’re having trouble getting your children back on their sleep routine now that school has started.
Montgomery fire crews battle house fire
Montgomery firefighters have battled a house fire just off of South Court Street.
Water system improvements bring higher water bills to some Georgiana residents
Georgiana residents say their water bills are going up following a water rehabilitation project.
Two-A-Days: Prattville
After a .500 season a year ago, head coach Bobby Carr looks to bring the Prattville Football program back to glory in his first year at the helm.
Two-A-Days: Tallassee
In Lawrence O’Neal’s first season as the head coach of the Tigers, he led them to a 9-3-1 record and to the third round of the playoffs. This season, O’Neal and the team look to take the next step and make a run to the state title game.
Ground broken on Wetumpka YMCA expansion project
The $1.3 million expansion project is expected to be complete by May 2026.
Millbrook man arrested for possession of sexual abuse images involving children
Detectives were able to identify the suspect as 56-year-old Will P. Crum as the alleged suspect.Â
