Tax-Funded Travel Costs Drop for State Lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers are taking fewer taxpayer-funded trips and are either paying their own way or getting organizations hosting events to pay for their travel, according to state records.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
PGA Tour Event Coming to Alabama
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says the PGA Tour is coming to Alabama next year.
Montgomery Public Schools Students Head Back to School
It’s the start of a new year for Montgomery Public Schools. It was the first day of school for thousands of students in our area.
Actor Robin Williams Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.
Actor, Comedian Robin Williams Dies at 63
Oscar-winner Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63.
Cyclists Ride Cross Country To Save Young Boy
Two men are riding across the country to help save the life of a little boy from Shelby County.
They want to raise awareness to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
High Rates of Suicide in Military Linked to Traumatic Experiences Before Enlistment
High rates of suicide among U.S. military personnel may be linked to traumatic experiences before enlistment.
Auburn Striving To Be ’13 Seconds Better’
The theme around Auburn’s football building since last January has been about being “13 seconds better.”
Antibacterial Compounds May be Harmful for Pregnant Women
A new study finds that pregnant women and their fetuses are being exposed to antibacterial compounds that can be harmful.
Marijuana Harmful for Young Adults
New research finds teenagers and young adults who smoke marijuana just once a week — can suffer from memory problems and decreased I-Q.
