Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Warmer, then Colder, then Wetter

FOR TONIGHT: Expect another cold night with mainly clear conditions. The winds will begin to lessen after sunset and that will allow temperatures to head towards the upper 20s and lower 30s by tomorrow morning. THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Gorgeous weather these two days as the forecast remains dry. We should see more sun than clouds both days and we are also going…

First Travel-Related Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting the first confirmed travel-related case of Zika virus in an Alabama resident. The person is a resident of Morgan County, which is in the Decatur area in the northern part of the state. The state health department says tests are being conducted from Alabama residents who have traveled to areas where Zika…

Trump, Sanders Win New Hampshire Primary; Kasich in Second in GOP

The New Hampshire primary winners are Donald Trump on the Republican side and Bernie Sanders in the Democratic race. Each took the top spot after second-place finishes in the Iowa caucuses. Trump’s first victory of the 2016 White House race means he’s no longer a political rookie but the front-runner for his party’s presidential nomination. And the win for Sanders…

2nd Annual Missing Persons Seminar Looks to Bring Closure for Families

When a family member goes missing it can be a feeling of helplessness no one ever wants to go through. More than 150 law enforcement officials from around the state gathered in Montgomery for the second annual Missing Persons Seminar. The seminar is the brainchild of Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey and has the support of the state Attorney…

Golden Apple: Everlena Jones-Walker

It’s Monday and time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week’s winner comes from Brewbaker Intermediate School in the Montgomery Public School System. Our own Ryan Stinnett has more with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher we should recognize? To nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple…

Missing Child Alert: 16-Year-Old Brooke Bridges

A missing child alert has been issued in the search for a missing 16-year-old girl. The Brewton Police Department is asking for help in finding Brooke Lee Bridges. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and black sweat pants at her family home around 11 p.m. in Brewton on February 7, 2016. She has blue hair. If you have any…

Greenville Burger King Damaged in Fire

The Burger King in Greenville was damaged in an overnight fire. Greenville Fire Chief Chad Phillips confirms to Alabama News Network that firefighters got a call shortly after midnight. Fire crews found fire in the ceiling tiles. He says it apparently started by a heating and cooling unit on the roof. Heat and smoke did significant damage inside, although it…

CrimeStoppers: Prattville Papa John’s Robbed

CrimeStoppers is helping Prattville police look for a suspect in the robbery of a pizza restaurant. On Saturday, February 6, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Papa John’s was robbed on South Memorial Drive in Prattville . Police say witnesses told them a man in a red hat, black shirt, blue jeans and wearing dark sunglasses approached the counter armed with…

North Alabama Gets Snow

In North Alabama, schools altered schedules and roads quickly turned to slush as that part of the state received a dusting of snow from a winter weather system. Several school systems delayed opening or closed early Tuesday because of the threat of slippery roads, and photos on social media showed cars and lawns covered with snow. State troopers said Interstate…

Federal Officials Approve Alabama Medicaid Changes

Federal officials have approved Alabama’s plan to switch its Medicaid program to managed care. Gov. Robert Bentley made the announcement in a press conference. The waiver approval comes after three years of planning and negotiation with federal officials over the proposed change. Instead of the traditional fee-for-service health care delivery model, the state will contract with regional care organizations to…