Georgia Man Dead After Getting Caught in a Rip Current
Orange Beach marine police say 36-year-old Tywan Barnes of Atlanta got caught in a rip current Wednesday afternoon.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has a New Boat
Sheriff Herbie Johnson unveiled a brand new boat, fully equipped with sonar.
Copper Tubing Plant Featured in Bentley Ad Opens
A Chinese copper tubing company celebrated its opening Wednesday in Wilcox County.
NASA Testing Next-Generation Rocket in Huntsville
Engineers are conducting tests on a model of NASA’s next-generation heavy lift rocket in Huntsville.
UAB Hospital Late to Report Deadly Outbreak
The state says UAB Hospital was late in reporting an outbreak of deadly legionella bacteria that infected patients.
Community Reacts to Alabama Accountability Act Being Overturned
A Montgomery judge has overturned the Alabama Accountability Act, saying parts of the act are unconstitutional.
Alabama Wins Second Straight NCAA Golf Title
Alabama won its second straight NCAA golf title Wednesday, beating Oklahoma State 4-1 in the final at Prairie Dunes.
SEC Prepares For Recruiting Reform, Creates Model
The Southeastern Conference is preparing for the possibility of recruiting reform, change the football powerhouse would rather avoid.
Authorities Destroy Illegal Moonshine Still in Bullock County
Alabama Beverage Control Agents destroy a moonshine still in Bullock County — the third one since March.
Campaign 2014: Tallapoosa Co. Sheriff’s Race
We’re less than a week away from the primary elections, and for people in Tallapoosa County, that means heading to the polls to weigh in on the sheriff’s race.
