What’s Right: Local Veteran Gets a Surprise
Many military veterans struggle with the effects, both physically and mentally, of their tours of duty. But one local veteran is getting a big surprise in his journey toward recovery.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Gov. Bentley Orders Confederate Flags off Capitol Grounds
Gov. Robert Bentley orders that Confederate flags be removed from the Alabama Capitol grounds. We’ll have coverage and reaction on Alabama News Network.
Bellingrath Middle School Cheerleaders Raising Money for Camp
The Bellingrath Middle School cheerleading team in Montgomery has high hopes of attending their first ever cheerleading camp next month.
Summer Leads To Bump In Crime
As the temperature goes up, so does crime in most places, especially when you talk about burglaries.
Montgomery Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says a lot of that has to do with too much idle time.
Political Analysis from Steve Flowers
Political Analyst Steve Flowers was on Alabama News Network at 6:00 to talk about the chances that Alabama might remove the Confederate battle flag from the Capitol grounds in Montgomery.
Butler County Named Safest in the State
One study has named Butler County as the safest county in the state of Alabama.
SPLC Wants All Confederate Flags Down, Including Alabama’s
The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for confederate flags to be removed from capitol grounds in all states, including Alabama.
But some say the flag can have its place, when displayed properly.
Alabama Police Dog Dies After Being Left in a Patrol Car
Authorities in coastal Alabama say a police dog has died after being left in a hot patrol car.
High Heat Poses Big Danger to Your Pets
While most people are aware of the dangers the heat poses to humans, it’s easy to forget about the danger it poses to our four legged friends.
Pike Road Teachers Training for School Year at AUM
The new Pike Road School opens in just 51 days and officials with the school system are working on getting everything squared away before the first day.
