Morning Pledge: Redland Elementary School-Ms. Sandlin’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Sandlin’s 1st grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Nice Late August Weather; Dorian Gaining Strength
Our Friday is featuring a sunny sky with temperatures heading towards the lower 90s across South/Central Alabama this afternoon. Our dewpoints are lower, making for lower humidity levels again today, which is keeping it comfortable for late August in Alabama. Expect pleasant temps again tomorrow morning with most spots in the 60s. For the long Labor Day Weekend, moisture levels…
Statewide Fuel Tax Begins Sunday
Drivers can expect to pay a few cents more at the pump starting this weekend. Sunday, September 1st a six cent fuel tax will go into effect for anyone purchasing gas in Alabama. It’s the first time the state has seen a fuel tax hike since 1992. Lawmakers say all of the money will go into infrastucture. The first phase…
Second Jury Convicts Montgomery Man of Murder
A second Montgomery County jury has found Jordan Thomas guilty of murder for the October 2012 killing of Dennis Johnson, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced. Thomas was first convicted of murder in 2014, but his conviction was overturned when the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals held that the jury charges in his first trial were incomplete. The evidence at trial…
Man Convicted of Reckless Murder in 2017 Fatal Crash
A Montgomery County jury has found Ladarius Laffitte guilty of causing a deadly 2017 crash that claimed the life of a mother of two young children, District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced. Laffitte was convicted of reckless murder and two counts of first-degree assault in the death of Ashleigh Perkins and injuries to her parents. On May 13, 2017, Laffitte and…
Birmingham Mayor Promises Free College Tuition to Birmingham High School Graduates
The mayor of Birmingham is promising to help students there attend the state’s public colleges “tuition free,” but many details of the plan are yet to come. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin posted a video Wednesday describing his so-called “Birmingham Promise.” He created a stir Tuesday when he tweeted that in 2020, Birmingham high school graduates could attend in-state public colleges…
Morning Pledge: Redland Elementary School-Ms. Erwin’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Erwin’s 1st grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Less Humid Days; Watching Hurricane Dorian
DRIER AIR SETTLING IN: For our Thursday, the sky is sunny with temperatures reaching for those upper 80s and lower 90s by this afternoon. Our dewpoints are lower, making for lower humidity levels the next couple of days. We we are in store for a couple of delightful nights ahead as clear conditions means 60s are in the forecast for…
Former Stanhope Elmore Principal, Coach Involved in Crash with Train
Update: Conrad Henderson died Saturday from his injuries. We now know that the man hit by a train last night in Coosada is a former Elmore County Principal and Football Coach. 89-year-old Conrad Henderson is in the hospital Thursday night with life threatening injuries. Police say he is in stable condition. “when we heard about it, it’s just one…
$20 Million Renovation Plan in the Works to Revamp Garrett Coliseum
New plans are in the works to begin a $20 million renovation project that would revamp Garret Coliseum. Mayor Todd Strange says there is an arrangement between the city, county and the state to fund about $400,000 on an annual basis to keep it going. Now, Strange says city and county officials are working to take over the coliseum from…
