Morning Pledge: Pine Level Elementary School-Ms. Dorsey’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Dorsey’s 3rd grade class at Pine Level Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Brantwood Children’s Home Telethon
Since 1917, Brantwood Children’s Home has been providing a safe, stable, structured environment for abused, neglected and other “at-risk” children. On Thursday, October 24, you can help too by watching Alabama News Network from 5 to 7 p.m. and pledging a dollar amount to those children in need. Donate online or by filling out this form. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: BRANTWOOD CHILDREN’S…
Oh So Nice Weather; Rain and Storms Return by the Weekend
OH SO NICE!!!: With the clear sky overnight, we are starting our Wednesday off rather chilly with temperatures in the 40s in most locations. For today, expect a sunny and pleasant day with highs generally in the lower 70s. Tonight will be another chilly one with lows by first thing tomorrow morning in the 40s again. Tomorrow will start off…
UPDATE: Aaron Gess, Suspect in Notasulga Double Murder, Arrested in Louisiana
UPDATE: Aaron Gess was arrested in Louisiana by the Louisiana State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service. He is currently awaiting extradition to Alabama. Aaron Flynn Gess was initally considered person of interest in an active homicide investigation that occurred on October 20, in the Notasulga community. Authorities say Gess has a history of mental illness and has made threats to…
Selma Gets New Fire Chief
The Selma City Council voted unanimously to name Interim Chief Christopher Graham as new Selma Fire Chief. Graham’s resume’ includes 24 years of service in the Selma Fire Department. He has served as a Sergeant, Captain, and even worked in administration as a Fire Inspector with the City of Selma. “It gave me a lot of experience looking from an…
JSU President John Beechler Terminated by University
Dr. John M. Beehler, Dean of Business, Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh and candidate for the Presidency at JSU. Jacksonville State University’s president has been fired. According to reports the school’s attorney, Sam Monk, confirms John Beehler’s termination, without cause, was approved by the school’s Board of Trustees. Monk says Beehler’s duties as president end Tuesday. However, his last day…
Governor’s Panel Tours Aging, Understaffed Prison
State officials toured a state prison that the corrections commissioner say illustrates the state’s problem with aging facilities. It also shows the state’s ongoing problems with understaffing. The Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy on Tuesday toured Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. The maximum-security inmate houses more than 1,000 inmates in facilities originally designed for about 500. Corrections Commissioner…
Mega Millions and Powerball Lottery Tickets Go on Sale in Mississippi on Jan. 30
The new Mississippi Lottery will start offering multistate games on Jan. 30. The state’s lottery corporation on Tuesday announced the date that Powerball and Mega Millions will be available in Mississippi. The corporation said last week that the sale of scratch-off tickets for single-state games in Mississippi will begin Nov. 25. Mississippi has been one of six states without a…
Police: Siblings Extort Men Over Sexual Orientation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in Alabama say two siblings blackmailed and extorted several victims by threatening to reveal their sexual orientation, even calling in bomb threats to their job and church. News outlets report 25-year-old Jvell Hurt and 23-year-old Whitney Hurt were arrested and charged with extortion and making terroristic threats. Court records say a victim told police that…
Montgomery Attempted Murder Suspect Captured
Montgomery Police Department charged Quinlen McKeithan, 19, with attempted murder in reference to a shooting that occurred on September 30. The shooting occured in the area of West Delano and Court Street. The adult male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the course of the investigation, McKetihan was identified as…
