Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) reintroduced the “Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act,” or the “EL CHAPO Act,” House companion legislation to Senator Ted Cruz’s Senate bill by the same name. The EL CHAPO Act reserves approximately $14 billion in assets forfeited to the United States Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of El…
Sex sells … frozen food dishes? Kraft Heinz’ frozen-food brand Devour is trying to make waves during its Super Bowl debut with an ad taking a humorous jab at one man’s “frozen food porn addiction.” Super Bowl ads have long used raunchiness and sex stand out during the Super Bowl, advertising’s biggest stage. But the approach runs the risk of…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Etheridge’s Kindergarten class at Pike Road Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
WET WEDNESDAY: Widespread rain will overspread the state through the day, and we can’t rule out a few strong storms across portions of Southwest and South Alabama where the SPC has issued a “Marginal Risk” (level 1/5) for severe storms today, but the overall severe severe weather threat is low today. We will see a soaking rain as rainfall totals…
The clean up effort has been amazing in Wetumpka. On Saturday an EF-2 Tornado struck in Downtown causing extensive damage to at least 25 structures. First responders and Utility Crews were on the ground Saturday night and have been working non-stop to restore essential services to customers. Power poles were snapped in half Saturday, and most of the area was…
In the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary pass, two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders have asked a judge to reverse the result of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl – or order a do-over. Tuesday’s state court filing says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should implement a league rule governing “extraordinarily…
The Alabama Dept. of Education has released its list of failing schools for 2019. This list, which is based on test scores and is required by The Alabama Accountability Act, includes 76 schools. That number is essentially the same as last year. In Montgomery Public Schools, there are 10 schools on the failing list, compared to 11 in 2018 and…
This weeks Golden Apple winner comes from Halcyon Elementary School. Dr. Ronnie Doughty has worked in the education business for a while now, and he continues to push his students towards success.Congratulations Dr. Doughty! If you know of a great educator we should recognize, you can nominate them by going to our website, www.waka.com, click on the “Golden Apple” banner and fill…
Former Congressman Artur Davis officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Montgomery in a video posted to social media. Davis, a Montgomery native, finished second in the 2015 Montgomery mayoral race. Davis served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama’s 7th District and has also served as the Executive Director of the state’s civil legal aid program…
Clouds will increase across the state today and a few light showers are possible late in the day across our western communities, but for the most part, today will be a dry day with seasonal temps. Highs this afternoon will be rising into the mid 50s for most locations in South/Central Alabama. WET WEDNESDAY: Late tonight and into Wednesday, more…
