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
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
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…
Montgomery Historic Preservation Committee Tables Plans to Demolish Historic Church
The oldest church building in Montgomery may be demolished and rebuilt soon, but some people are fighting to keep the landmark in tact. The historic First Presbyterian Church was built in the 1800’s. Today the building is owned by First Baptist Church, and officials with the church say it is costing too much to maintain. “We realize that in the…
Why Were Montgomery’s Election Results So Slow to Come In?
When the polls closed at 7PM for Montgomery’s city elections last night, it took until about 8:30 before the first returns were posted. Some have been asking why was there a 90-minute wait? Officials at the Montgomery Election Center held a news conference this afternoon to explain the delay. They say two jump drives had been taken out of voting…
Anonymous Tip Leads to Capture of Montgomery Fugitive
The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force has captured a Montgomery fugitive. Anthony “Wook” Thomas Jr. was wanted on burglary and assault charges. He was recaptured this morning in the 4000 block of Beth Manor Drive. Authorities say an anonymous tip lead to his capture. Not only was Thomas taken into custody, but two other suspects were taken into custody involving…
Two Alex City Residents Arrested on Host of Drug Charges
On August 27, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Alexander City Special Response Group and K9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Old Kellyton Road in Alexander City. During the search, investigators seized approximately 88 grams of cocaine, 292 grams of marijuana, two firearms, $3,716 in cash and a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The case developed after investigators…
Perry County Man Wanted on Multiple Felony Warrants
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Uniontown Police Department are looking for Devario “Shoe” Carter on two outstanding felony warrants. The warrants are for Receiving Stolen Property. Carter is also wanted for questioning in several other stolen property cases in Perry County. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Carter, please call 334-628-2442 or call your local law enforcement agency. A…
Montgomery Authorities, U.S. Marshals Task Force Searching for Murder Suspect
Anthony J. Thomas Jr. is wanted by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force for Murder, Assault, Burglary, and Firing a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle. Thomas goes by the street name of “WOOK” and should be considered Armed and Dangerous! If you know the whereabouts of Anthony J. Thomas Jr., please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP…
