Chip Beeker Faces Incumbent Terry Dunn for Public Service Commission
Dunn says he has a record of trying to protect consumers. He unsuccessfully sought formal hearings on the rates charged by state utilities including Alabama Power.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
A Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Marion Man
74-year-old Robert Ford was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
A Calera Man Dies in a Single-Vehicle Accident
30-year-old Justin McDowell was killed when his vehicle left the road and overturned.
The Town of Pike Road is Expanding.
The Montgomery County Commission approved the expansion of the town’s volunteer fire department board from three to five members.
Talks of Revitalization May be Turning into Action for Wetumpka
Work is finally beginning on the project.
Opelika Man Appeals Conviction in College Shooting
A man convicted of killing his mother-in-law and wounding his estranged wife at a community college in Opelika is appealing his case.
Babies Around the World Born at Similar Sizes
A new study finds newborns around the world are surprisingly similar in size as long as they are born to mothers who are healthy, educated and who had good prenatal care.
New Microorganisms and Viruses Mapped
Researchers have discovered and genetically mapped at least 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 bacterial viruses that live in our intestines.
Nearly 20% of High School Students Use Hookahs
A new study shows nearly one in five, or 18%, of U.S. high school seniors use hookahs.
Tuskegee expanding all the way to Interstate 85?
Mayor Johnny Ford announced plans to bring several new businesses to exit 38.
