Ala. Task Force Planning Human Trafficking Awareness Day
The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force is planning an event to raise awareness of human trafficking and to educate the public on how to identify potential victims.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Selma Civil Rights March still Vivid for US Rep John Lewis
Forty-nine years after John Lewis and other marchers tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, memories of “Bloody Sunday” are still vivid in his mind. It was one of the defining moments of the civil rights era.
Gadsden Cancels ‘RiverFest’ Event for 2015
The annual RiverFest musical event won’t be held this year in Gadsden.
Cost Of Cold Weather
As temperatures drop….the cost of this year’s first cold blast is adding up. The wind is picking up… And the mercury is dropping. But not without a hefty price tag for some agencies…including Montgomery County Schools….which were mostly built in the 19-70s…and lack insulation. GFX– MUST SAY $29,800 School officials say the estimated cost to allow heat non-stop… NEARLY 30-THOUSAND…
Community Centers Serving as Warming Stations
If you’ve been outside today, chances are you’ve felt just how cold it is.
Schools Delay Classes Because of Bitter Cold Weather
These are the school systems in our area that have delayed classes on Thursday because of the bitterly cold weather:
Chilton Co. Schools – Delayed 2 hours
Coosa Co. Schools – Open at 10 a.m.
Wilcox Co. Schools – Open at 10 a.m.
Faith Matters: Churches Keeping Christians Engaged Between Christmas, Easter
For many Christian churches in the River Region, attendance spikes around Christmas, but after the holidays, many churches face a challenge–keeping members and visitors coming to services all year long.
Troy Man Killed in Dale Co. Crash
Sean Claude Miller, 24, a resident of Troy, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Midland City, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Dale County High School Gymnasium with Father Den Irwin and Rev. Brad Price officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral…
Thursday School Delays
The following school systems are starting school later than normal Thursday morning due to the expected cold weather.
Fl State Quarterback Jameis Winston is Turning Pro
It appears that Florida State Quarterback Jameis Winston is Turning pro. Winston had Two years of college Eligibility left. The quarterback won the Heisman trophy as a freshman in 2013, leading Florida State to a National title.
