Huntsville Man Confronts Another Man at Skate Park
Kevin Weil felt his two young sons needed to burn off some energy following a Sunday afternoon birthday party, so they drove downtown to the Lydia Gold Skatepark.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What Will Happen to Vacant Schools in Montgomery?
The former Head Elementary School on Atlanta Highway has sat vacant for years but soon it will be sold. Montgomery County School Board members now have a contract on the property.
What’s Right with Your Community:Filmmakers Tell Alabama Story
Documentary filmmakers work to showcase important real life stories..
Two local filmmakers are bringing the important work of some Alabama students to people across the country and the world.
Former Inmates Speak Out About Medical And Psychiatric Care In Alabama Prison System
Some former inmates are coming forward to tell us the conditions described in the SPLC’s report are true.
Gov. Bentley Announces New Prison Reform Task Force
Governor Robert Bentley announced a new task force to tackle the tough issue of Alabama’s prison system. And the Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s long overdue.
The Prison Reform Task Force will be responsible for new spending strategies, making the most of the limited general fund budget that the department of corrections receives.
Greenville Funeral Home Director Arrested On Theft Charges
In Greenville, Harrison Funeral Home is closed and the funeral home director is under fire after charges of theft.
Alabama Gas Rates To Drop in October
Customers of Alabama’s largest natural gas distributor are going to see a reduction in their rates starting in the fall.
Lawsuit Challenges Alabama’s Gay Marriage Ban
In the latest challenge to Alabama’s ban on gay marriage, a lesbian couple is suing the state over recognition of their marriage, performed in Massachusetts.
Statins Make Older Men Less Active
A new study finds older men who use statins are less physically active.
Hairdressers Have High Amounts of Carcinogens
New research in the British Medical Journal finds hairdressers who frequently use hair dye on their clients or give them perms have higher amounts of carcinogens in their blood.
