Morning Pledge: Dalraida Elementary School-Mr. Suacier’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Mr. Suacier’s 3rd grade class at Dalraida Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Grammy Nominated Rapper Shot Dead in L.A.
Grammy-nominated and widely respected West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted Sunday. Police confirmed three men were shot Sunday and one of them killed outside Marathon Clothing, the store Hussle owns. All three men were taken to hospitals, where one of them was declared dead. Police didn’t say that 33-year-old…
Auburn Makes Final Four for the First Time, Next Up: Virginia
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after the Midwest Regional final game against Kentucky in the NCAA men’s College basketball tournament Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn won 77-71 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) The Tigers continue to roar in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in a run that has now brought down the…
Welcome to April
TODAY/TOMORROW: After the cold start to the day, our Monday will feature a mainly sunny sky with highs in the 60s. A weak disturbance will work across the state tonight and a few showers are certainly possible, but nothing too heavy or widespread and it exits quickly. Tuesday will feature a mainly sunny sky and highs in the 60s. REST…
Commodore Museum in Tuskegee
The Commodore Museum in Tuskegee gives fans a first hand look at the place where many Motown hits were recorded. There is a gift shop where you can get things you will not find anywhere else. All of the groups costumes are still in tact and just like they left them. Even the old mixing board and 8 track are…
Auburn Mens Basketball Makes History, Advances to Elite 8
The first No. 1 seed has fallen in the NCAA Tournament – and it’s North Carolina. Fifth-seeded Auburn upset the Tar Heels 97-80 in the Midwest Region semifinal behind a barrage of second-half 3-pointers. And that sent the Tigers on to the Elite Eight for only the second time and first since 1986. Chuma Okeke had 20 points and 11…
Troy Police Charge Tallassee Man With Rape
Troy Police have charged Richard Alexander Davidson, 20, of Tallassee with rape 1st degree. Davidson is accused of raping a 20-year-old woman at a residence in the 100 block of Nat Avenue on March 24. After interviewing the victim at Troy Regional Medical Center, authorities say they collected several items as evidence that are being examined at the Alabama Department…
Commodore Day Proclamation in Tuskegee
In 1968 six Tuskegee University students won the schools freshman talent contest. The rest was history. The Commodores went on to become one of the most successful and recognizable groups in music history. Dozens of fans along with Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood greeted the band at their original recording studio to proclaim March 29, as Commodore Day. Members of the…
State Drivers License Division To Offer Saturday Hours
Alabama’s Drivers License Division will begin offering services on Saturdays at three of its locations. Saturday services will be available for first driver license issuances, out-of-state transfers, and knowledge and road skills tests. The agency says reinstatement services will not be offered during Saturday hours. Customers can handle those services by phone during regular hours Monday through Friday. The number…
Former Wetumpka City Councilman Dies
Former Wetumpka City Councilman Percy Gill has died. Mayor Jerry Willis has confirmed Percy Gill died Thursday night. Willis says Gill suffered a stroke a few days ago. Gill was known for his passion of working with young people. Funeral Arrangements have not been announced. Categories: News Tags: Mayor Jerry Willis, Percy Gill, Politics, Wetumpka City Council
