Morning Pledge: Prattville Christian Academy-Ms. Newsome’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Newsome’s 3rd grade class at Prattville Christian Academy. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Below Average Temps
THE WEEK AHEAD: Today will be sunny, breezy and noticeably colder as we will struggle to reach the 50 degree mark for afternoon highs. Tuesday and Wednesday will also feature sunny, cool afternoons with highs in the lower and mid 50s. Low these morning will be below freezing and many locations could start these days in the 20s. Keep in…
Election Results to be Certified Next Week
Alabama’s state elections results will be certified next week. The secretary of state’s office said the canvassing board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Montgomery. The governor, attorney general and secretary of state will canvass and certify election results during the meeting. None of the statewide races had narrow margins, as Republicans swept all statewide offices. Unofficial returns show…
Treasurer Sues as Selma Government Power Struggle continues
The treasurer of a city in Alabama’s Black Belt is suing to be reinstated to her position, even as city officials continue to wrangle with a budget crisis that sparked 68 layoffs. Local news outlets report Selma Treasurer Ronita Wade, placed on leave three times since 2017 by Mayor Darrio Melton, sued Tuesday in Dallas County Circuit Court demanding reinstatement….
One Dead, Two Hurt in Shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
One Dead, Two Hurt in Shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
A man was shot and killed by a police after a fight at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, which resulted in gunfire that injured a teen and a 12-year-old girl. A police statement said the shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday night. Riverchase Galleria is the largest mall in Alabama and a top destination for shoppers. The statement…
Government Seeks to Dismiss Alabama Lawsuit Over Census
The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss Alabama’s lawsuit seeking to exclude people living in the country illegally from 2020 U.S. Census counts. A federal judge on Wednesday gave Alabama until Jan. 25 to respond to the request. U.S. Department of Justice lawyers wrote in a court filing last week that Alabama’s claim that it could lose a…
What’s Open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
If you’re planning your shopping trips on Thanksgiving or on Black Friday, here’s a list of what’s open in our area: If you need last-minute items for your Thanksgiving meal, Winn-Dixie stores will be open on Thanksgiving until 4 p.m. Publix Super Markets and Renfroe’s Markets are closed. Most Walmarts are open regular hours on Thanksgiving, with Black Friday deals…
Sunny, Dry Days
TODAY/THANKSGIVING: If you are traveling today, the weather across much of the country will be fine. For us in Alabama, the dry and cooler weather continues today and for Thanksgiving. Both days will feature a sunny sky and clear nights; the high today will be around 60°, and on Thanksgiving Day expect a high in the lower to mid 60s….
City of Montgomery Ranks in Top Ten Digital Cities
When it comes to digital cities, the City of Montgomery ranks in the top ten in the U.S. The Digital City Survey award was given out at Tuesday night’s council meeting. The survey examines the overall technology programs and plans of the city. Out of all the cities its size Montgomery ranks 8th. Mayor Todd Strange says it started with…
Local American Legion Feeds Veterans
A pike road American Legion post is giving back to the community this holiday season. American Legion Centennial Post 2019 teamed up with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church to provide meals for fifty veterans. Volunteers from the popular food delivery app Waiter helped with food preparation and delivery. The food was provided  by Jim N Nicks BBQ and Kings Table…
