Coal Industry Kicks Off State Wide Bus Tour
The coal industry in Alabama supports about 16,000 jobs
But industry officials say those jobs and your power bill are being threatened by the Environtmenal Protection Agency.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Tallassee’s Mount Vernon Theatre Makeover Close to Reality
For almost ten years, people in Tallassee have been raising money to renovate and reopen the historic Mount Vernon Theatre.
Man Accused of Dismembering Step-Father’s Body
A south Alabama man is charged in the death and dismemberment of his 87-year-old stepfather after body parts were found in Baldwin County.
Congresswoman urges impeachment investigation of Judge Mark Fuller
Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL) is urging the House Judiciary committee to conduct an investigation into the impeachment of U.S. District Court Judge Mark Fuller.
Man Arrested in Connection with Craigslist Robbery
A man responding to a Craigslist ad allegedly robs a woman in Bullock County
Andalusia Honored Veterans with Morning Parade
The city of Andalusia honored veterans early this morning with a parade.
Elmore Schools Chief Leaving Post for State Job
The superintendent of Elmore County’s public school system says he’s leaving his position to begin working with the Alabama State Department of Education.
Hearing Set on Siegelman Release Request
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for former Gov. Don Siegelman’s latest request to get out of prison.
Justices Review Racial Makeup of Alabama Districts
Once-powerful Democrats are challenging legislative districts drawn by Alabama Republicans that have helped shrink Democratic representation to just eight seats in the state Senate – all of them from districts in which African-Americans are a majority.
