Local Woman Creates Book to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations work to bring awareness to those affected by mental illness.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
AHSAA High School Baseball State Championships
There’s a lot of excitement about baseball this week in Capital City – as the AHSAA high school state championships are going on.
General Fund Could Skip Tax Increases
One of the biggest pieces of the house budget fix takes 50 million dollars in ‘use taxes’ from the education budget.
But since the rest of the tax plan was put on hold Tuesday, lawmakers are pumping the brakes on this piece as well.
Macon County Jailer Faces Drug and Contraband Charges
A jailer is now on the other side of the bars after an early morning raid at the county jail.
Are Alabama’s Pre-K Programs Working?
This school year, more students were enrolled in Alabama’s pre-kindergarten programs than ever before. That’s thanks to a major expansion of the First Class program, which included 100 additional grants for state schools.
Selma Leaders Want Audit on Anniversary Weekend Tax Revenue
Selma city officials are asking for a state audit to determine why the city’s tax revenue during the Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary was lower than anticipated.
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Lottery Bill Faces First Tough Test
A lottery bill in the Alabama Senate has faced its first test in a committee hearing.
Junior League of Montgomery Gives Hope to Local Non-profits
Students in the Hope-Inspired Ministries (HIM) program learn real life skills for job interview scenarios.
Coach Willie Carl Martin Honored at Alexander City Ceremony
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was in Alexander City today to honor Willie Carl Martin, the Crimson Tide’s Director of Player Development who is retiring after decades of coaching.
