Electic Elementary Morning Pledge
Mrs. Runge 2nd Grade Class Student: Bailey Walker Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Reaction to Governor Impeachment Plans
Plans for Governor Bentley’s impeachment continue to move forward. State Representative Ed Henry called for Governor Bentley’s impeachment Tuesday after the allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with his top aide, but everyone doesn’t agree with him. We found people on both sides of the issue. Brianne Pierson says, “I have no problem with him doing with whatever he wants…
Remembering W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka
Graduates of W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka are planning a special ceremony to remember their school. Doby High School was an all-black high school that existed during the time that Alabama schools were segregated. Doby High School existed from 1963-1970. The school was built because the then-current Elmore County Training School was getting outdated and black students were not…
Residents React to Victoryland Reopening
Macon County residents say they are looking forward to Victoryland opening back up and bringing new jobs back to the area.
Victoryland could soon be open for good in Macon County. Owner Milton McGregor made the announcement Monday. He accused Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and the Alabama Supreme Court of scheming to keep Victoryland closed. McGregor insists that the machines are legal according the constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2003. He says despite the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, he…
Awesome April Weather
It was a chilly start to our Sunday this morning. The clear sky did allow for radiational cooling and we saw temperatures in the lower and mid-40s this morning. Our winds did stay up last night, and that kept the boundary layer mixed, which prevented temperatures from falling as low as they could have. Â It has been another day with…
Splendid Spring Weekend
Sunshine and blue sky are the story today. It has been a gorgeous Saturday across the state, and after the active week of weather, we sure need it. A lot of folks across South-Central Alabama are seeing similar scenes to this one I took earlier today. The frontal boundary is pushing south through the state of Florida, and we are…
SNAP Benefits to End for 40 thousand Alabamians
A major cut affecting folks who depend on food stamps... Soon, 40-thousand Alabamians will lose their SNAP benefits. More than 20 other states are also cutting assistance.
Between 500 thousand to one million people across the country will begin to lose access nationwide this month. It’s all a part of plan to get individuals a job instead of relying on the government for assistance. In order to keep their access to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (or SNAP) for more than three months, able-bodied adults ages 18-49…
Car Break-ins Up in Prattville
James Walker has surveillance video of a car break-in at his house on Summer Lane in Prattville.
James Walker’s surveillance video shows four unknown males getting out of a small vehicle. The suspects search a Jeep Wrangler and Honda Accord. One of the subjects appeared to be branding a handgun. “I had a $300 pair of sunglasses in my car and they didn’t take those, so my suspicions are they were looking for other things like money, weapons, and things like that,”…
Weather Authority: Flooding Rains, Severe Storms Possible
Alabama News Network is tracking the potential for flooding rains and severe storms throughout the day today into tonight and tomorrow. Download our Alabama News Network app to get the latest weather watches and warnings. Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler and the rest of the Weather Authority meteorologists will have Live updates at the top of every newscast until the severe…
Impact of Rebekah Mason’s Resignation
Senior Political Adviser Rebekah Mason announced she is resigning, and a lawmaker is calling for Governor Bentley’s impeachment. This comes one week after the alleged affair with Mason and Governor Bentley was made public. The governor apologized for making what he calls “inappropriate comments” to her, but he maintains there was no physical sexual relationship. Political analyst Steve Flowers says…
