Historic Marker Honoring Fred Grey Unveiled Today
A marker honoring Fred Gray was unveiled at the southwest corner of Dexter Avenue and Hull street , where Gray’s law offices once stood.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Marengo Co. Wreck Claims Epes Man’s Life
A two vehicle crash on U.S. 80 seven miles west of Demopolis claims a life.
Obama Asks for $50 million to Restore Civil Rights Sites
The White House is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by earmarking $50 million to restore key civil rights areas around the nation.
Legislator Proposes Electric Chair Use
An Alabama legislator is proposing to bring back the electric chair.
Portraits of Governor George, Lurleen Wallace Removed from Capitol Rotunda
Portraits of governors George and Lurleen Wallace have been removed from the rotunda in the state capitol and relocated to a hallway on the first floor.
No Extension For Same Sex Marriage Delay
Same sex marriage is one step closer to a reality in Alabama.
This after a circuit court rejects an appeal from Attorney General Luther Strange to continue a stay after the state’s ban was overturned.
What’s Next For The Daniel Pratt Cotton Gin Factory?
Prattville’s historic cotton gin has been empty for more than three years now, but now that the historic Prattville redevelopment Authority has bought it, what’s next?
Opp Woman is in Custody for Ongoing Child Sex Crimes
An Opp woman is in custody in an ongoing child sex crimes investigation.
Blank says Falcons ‘wrong’ to Add Fake Crowd Noise to Games
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he has seen enough of the NFL’s investigation of fake crowd noise at Atlanta’s home games to acknowledge wrongdoing.
Elmore County Black History Museum Tour
Some local middle schoolers go back in time at the Elmore County Black History Museum in Wetumpka.
