Morning Pledge: Dalraida Elementary School-Ms. Ross’ Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Ross’ 4th grade class at Dalraida Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Mother and Daughter Charged with Death of 2-Month Old Baby
A mother and daughter have been charged in the October death of an infant at their unlicensed child care center. According to reports, 50-year-old Tracey Goldman and 20-year-old Addison Morgan were each indicted Friday on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says an autopsy showed the 2-month-old had received a fatal amount of allergy…
Rain & Strong Storms Possible
STORMY MONDAY: All of Alabama is under some threat for severe storms today. For South/Central Alabama, there is a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for severe storms for our Monday. Rain and storms will be possible at just about anytime today with such a warm, moist air mass in place across the state. The main threat for strong storms looks to…
Former Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville to Run for U.S. Senate
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville plans to run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama. That’s according to sources who have spoken to CBS Sports. The CBS Sports report says Tuberville will run as a Republican. He will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones next year. Jones won the seat over Republican former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore in a…
Auburn Fans Get Ready for first Final Four Appearance
For the first time in school history, the Auburn Men’s Basketball team is in the Final Four. Fans are surprised and anxious but they are enjoying the ride. “I’ve watched their games and they’ve just been lights out in shooting and their playing really well so i think that they have a good chance of winning” “I just can’t believe…
MPD: Teen Arrested After Taking Toy Gun on School Bus
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with possession of a weapon on school property after they say he brought a toy gun onto a Montgomery Public Schools bus Friday morning. The teen was also charged with harassment after a dispute with a female student while they waited to get on the bus. Police say they stopped the bus after…
Scattered Rain and Storms Through the Weekend
FOR FRIDAY: The weather will be very mild with highs in the upper 70s, and we should see more clouds than sun through out the day. We will keep scattered showers and storms in the forecast as well as these will be possible at anytime. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: A warm and moist air mass will be in place across Alabama;…
15-Year-Old Charged in Shooting Near Lee High School
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old in a shooting that has left another teen in critical condition. The 15-year-old is charged with first degree assault and discharging a weapon in an occupied building. The shooting happened in the 2800 block of Mallory St. Thursday morning. Police say the circumstances are under investigation. Police say Lee High School was put on…
Fed’s Report Condemning Alabama Prisons: State Vows Action
After the U.S. Department of Justice condemned Alabama prisons for excessive violence and inmate deaths, state officials say they are turning to the enormous task of addressing the problems. The Department of Justice reports the state must take immediate, long-term steps to address understaffing, violence and other problems – or face a federal lawsuit. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey responds that…
Troy Athletic Director Jeremy McClain Leaving for Southern Miss
Troy University has announced that Jeremy McClain, who has been athletic director since 2015, is leaving for a similar position at Southern Mississippi. “Jeremy McClain is not only a good man — in my opinion, he is one of America’s most promising young leaders in intercollegiate athletics administration,” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, said in a statement on the Troy…
