Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Noon Update: Another Stormy Afternoon

MORE STORMS TODAY: Today and tomorrow, the upper ridge over the region is shifting to the east as it weakens, allowing the air becomes more unstable. Expect an increase in the number of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Chance of one location seeing rain today is near 60 percent, and 40 percent Friday. Most of the showers and storms…

Raising Support for “The Orsi Holiday Ticket”

  It’s a story that shook the community. A father opened fire on his wife and children before burning down their house and turning the gun on himself. Now three of the four sisters remain. Through the heartache, a community has rallied around three sisters in need. Doug Amos is one of them using his radio show – the MAX…

Montgomery Historian Mary Ann Neeley Dies at 85

Photo from Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley has died. She was 85 years old. Neeley had served as executive director of Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, from 1979 until 2003. Neeley was the author of several books on local history and was considered by many as the go-to person…

Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show Set for September 8

The 187th Fighter Wing will host the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show September 8, in Montgomery. The air show will feature aerial demonstrations to include the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and Heritage Flight, the Air Force Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team, the Alabama Boys comedy flying act, and more. “We’re excited and ready to showcase the…

ALDOT Urges Safe Travels for this Labor Day Weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely as the Labor Day holiday and college football games are expected to bring an increase in vehicles to Alabama’s highways this weekend. As an added precaution during the heavily traveled holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, August 31, throughmidnight, Monday, September 3….

13-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Making Bomb Threats to Montgomery Public Schools

At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday night, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The MPS security office was informed and they contacted Montgomery police with the information. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Montgomery Public Schools Communication Office staff observed a social media post threatening to send bombs to various schools. The…

Slightly Higher Rain Chances Rest of Week

RINSE AND REPEAT FORECAST: With an upper ridge is centered over the Carolina still, hot and mostly dry weather continues for Alabama today. With a good supply of sunshine temperatures will be in the low 90s this afternoon; with a few mid 90s in spots. Better rain chances in the 20-40% range, but many locations stay dry. USA BRIEF: A…

Graham, Harris Move to Runoff for District 4 City Council

The results are in for the special election to fill Senator David Burkette’s city council seat. Seven candidates were vying for the seat. Audrey Billups- Graham and Quartez Dan Harris are headed to a runoff. Billups-Graham took the most votes with 33.1 % of the vote. Harris -21.7 % William Boyd- 17.3 % Doris Cooper Anthony – 9.8 % Nathaniel…

Troy Man Arrested on 17 Counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child

Jason Malcolm McDonald, 29, of Troy, was arrested Monday by the Troy Police Department on 17 counts of Transmitting Obscene Material to a Child. On August 25, Troy police received a complaint of a subject sending inappropriate images to a minor via social media. During the investigation, investigators were able to identify a suspect and obtained arrest warrants. On August…