Morning Pledge: Redland Elementary School-Ms. Tice’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Tice’s 3rd grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Fire Danger Advisory Issued for Alabama
 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an atmosphere favorable for wildfires. In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters have battled 192 wildfires burning approximately 2,221 acres of land…
Very HOT Start to Week
VERY HOT AND MAINLY DRY WEEK AHEAD: With Humberto staying well to the east of the area, we are not going to be getting any heat relief from this system in the form of rain. If anything, sinking air around the system means our rain chances will actually fall to near zero, and highs will once again climb higher. The…
3 Juveniles in Custody After Stealing Golf Cart in Montgomery
Three juveniles are in custody after stealing a golf cart Saturday night. According to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Col. John Briggs, deputies responded to a residence on the 9100 Block of Vaughan Road for an attempted burglary. Briggs said the suspects were unsuccessful in breaking into the house but stole a golf cart. Deputies spotted the suspects on Chantilly and…
Pike Road Fire Department Host 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride
Dozens of motorcycle riders were at Harley-Davidson Montgomery Saturday morning to pay tribute to fallen firefighters and their families. The motorcycle ride was organized by the Pike Road Fire Department. All of the funds raised from the event are donated to the National Firefighter Memorial Fund. The fund was created after 9/11 to help the families of firefighters that lost…
Parents Injured After Son Reportedly Hits Them with Car
(Source: Athens Police Department)ATHENS, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama city council member and his wife are recovering after being hit by a car allegedly driven by their son. WAFF-TV reports Athens Police say Councilman Frank Travis called 911 about midnight Thursday. When officers responded to his home, they found him and his wife, Sharon, injured outside. They were taken to…
Opelika Schools Hold Moment of Silence Instead of Prayer After Complaint
Opelika City School leaders are reviewing prayer over a loudspeaker prior to high school football games after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The Opelika City Schools Board of Education received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin.  The letter cited current Supreme Court of the United States ruling that school sponsored prayer is…
Play About Truman Capote, Harper Lee to Premiere in Alabama
MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) – A new play about the relationship between Alabama authors Truman Capote and Harper Lee will have its debut performances in their hometown of Monroeville. “Truman Talks Nelle Harper Lee” is set to premiere at the old Monroe County courthouse on Sept. 27. It runs through Sept. 29. The play was written and is performed by Broadway…
Sewell Brings ‘Four Little Girls’ Production to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) – A play about the 1963 Birmingham church bombing that killed four girls was performed in Washington D.C. by Montgomery public school students. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama hosted the Friday performance of “Four Little Girls: Birmingham 1963.” The play was originally produced by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and featured a cast of public school students. The Washington…
Deep South States Have Among the Worst Adult Obesity Rates
Fitness Instructor In Exercise Class For Overweight PeopleBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – The Deep South states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi are among nine states where at least 35% of adults are obese. Those findings are included in a national report released Thursday by the nonpartisan Trust for America’s Health, which emphasis the health problems associated with obesity. Mississippi tied…
