Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Phenomenal Fall Weather

Weeks like this are the southern’s reward for surviving the heat and humidity of summer. It is simply beautiful outside with cloud-free conditions and sun-fill, cobalt blue sky; temperatures this afternoon will be in the upper 70s for much of Central Alabama. Heading into tonight, expect another clear and chilly night with 50s for most spots, but tonight, lows should…

Remembering Jamari

The community is still in shock and grief  one week after a 5th grader at Bear Elementary took his own life. Ten-year-old Jamari Williams could light up a dance floor. “He would get on the stage and boom! He’d light up. And it was proven fact to everybody no matter where he went. We went to competitions in Birmingham, Atlanta,…

Fantastic Fall Weather

Little change in the forecast for the rest of the work week as the fantastic fall weather continues. Mostly sunny pleasant days, clear cool nights. Highs in the 70s today and 80s tomorrow and 80 Friday. Lows in the 40s and 50s. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will be dry with sunshine through scattered clouds; the high will be in the…

Prattville Development Controversy

Some Prattville residents say the citizens are being sued by city government as a means of validating a procedure for revenue. And they showed up at Tuesday night’s council meeting to try to stop the council from approving the resolution. The incentive package will allow the city to develop retail space. The agreement will rebate one half of the sales…

Golden Apple: LaFrancis Davis

Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Carver High School Band Director LaFrancis Davis, is just as motivated today teaching band as he was over 21 years ago when he started, and that passion makes a difference to his students. “It’s not a job, it’s a passion. I don’t look at teaching band…

Prattville Senior with Rare Illness Surprised with Magic Moment

It’s the 9th year for the Capital City Clay Shoot. A fundraiser for the magic moments organization to help make the dreams come true for chronically ill children in Alabama. “So we’re real excited and to see the parents and the joy it’s great to give back and this is something that most of our shooters come and visibly see…

Is Roy Moore taking the Senate Race for Granted?

The race is on to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat. And Democrat Doug Jones is appealing to his base. “It’s been a surprise to me that Doug Jones has had the financial resources to start running television ads,” said Political Analyst Steve Flowers. “We have seen them on our station throughout the state, ads and very good…

Local Reaction to Violent Crime Rise

Alabama News Network is following up to the violent crime in Montgomery. And getting your reaction to what is happening in the city. After the Raceway gas station shooting Monday that left a person in critical condition, District Attorney Daryl Bailey tells us crime is on the rise. “Right now our city is under siege. We are under siege right…

One More Very Muggy Day

FOR WEDNESDAY: A front will move through Central Alabama during the day today, bringing with it, an end to this very moist, tropical air mass as much lower dewpoints settle into the state. A few showers and storms could fire up ahead of the front during the afternoon hours, but those will be few and far between, and most of…