Author: WAKA Action 8 News

Overturned 18-Wheeler Blocking Traffic at I-65 & U.S. Highway 80

Montgomery police say an overturned 18-wheeler is blocking traffic on Interstate 65 southbound at the U.S. Highway 80 exit. That exit is the route to the Montgomery Regional Airport and to Selma. Police say injuries are minor, but the exit remains blocked. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates.   Categories: Montgomery Metro, News

Showers & Storms in the Forecast

RAIN HAS RETURNED: The day started off very nice across Alabama. However, through the day, our winds have shifted out of the south and that is allowing moisture to return to the state. Clouds have been increasing and late this morning, showers started moving into West Alabama. This afternoon, the showers and storms are moving across the state, making for…

Former JSU Golfer Danny Willett Wins the Masters after Jordan Spieth’s Collapse

Jordan Spieth has carried out one of the most shattering duties of his young career. After collapsing on the back side, Spieth slipped the green jacket on new Masters champion Danny Willett on Sunday. Willett, a 28-year-old Englishman, who was a standout golfer for Jacksonville State University in Alabama, won by three strokes, taking advantage when Spieth put two balls into…

Another Chilly Night Ahead, Rain Returns Late Monday

ON THE MAPS: A trough has dug down into the Eastern U.S. and continues to allow a parade of fronts to move south and bring colder air into the eastern half of the U.S. Snow is falling through out the Great Lakes, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and as far south as the Great Smoky Mountains. North and East of Alabama, freeze watches…

Golden Apple: Jennifer Lewis

It’s Monday and time to award another deserving teacher with our Golden Apple Award. This week, we are back in the Montgomery Public School System. Do you have a recommendation for a great teacher we should recognize? To nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple award, click on the “Golden Apple” banner on our website and fill out the form….

Weekend Weather: Sunny Days, Chilly Nights

FOR TONIGHT: With a clear sky and a new air mass settling into the state, expect a rather chilly Friday night across South-Central Alabama. You will certainly want to grab a jacket if you have plans. Temperatures will be steadily falling and by tomorrow morning, lower 40s are what you can expect. ON THE MAPS: A trough has dug down…

Sears Closing Store at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery

Sears will be closing its store and auto center at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery, Alabama News Network has confirmed. The department store and auto center will close June 26, according to David Hagood, marketing director for Eastdale Mall. “This is not a great surprise,” Hagood told Alabama News Network. “Sears has been closing hundreds of stores nationwide,” he said. “Store…

Prattville Drainage Ditch Update

Some Prattville residents are breathing a sigh of relief as help may finally be on the way after major flooding over Christmas.

The rainwater has caused major erosion in backyards on Mara Court in Prattville. What used to be a small drainage ditch, now is a 100 foot deep hole that is putting their homes in danger. The good news is the City of Prattville is taking action to try to get some help. The city council passed a resolution to apply…