Park Crossing High School Student Dies after Being Hit by 18-Wheeler
A student at Park Crossing High School in Montgomery has died after being hit by an 18-wheeler.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Local Reaction to Aaron Hernandez Sentencing
Aaron Hernandez is just the latest headline of an athlete falling from grace. Sports analyst John Longshore says it can be a difficult subject for coaches to address.
Secretary Specer Collier Warns Against ALEA Budget Cuts
A dire warning tonight about the proposed cut to the state’s law enforcement agency budget.
Senate Committee Approves Repeal of Common Core Standards
An Alabama Senate committee is giving approval to a bill that would repeal Common Core standards in Alabama public schools.
House Speaker Mike Hubbard in Court for Motions Hearing
Indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard is in an Opelika courtroom for a potentially key hearing ahead of his fall trial on felony ethics charges.
26 Players Accept NFL Draft Invitations
Former Alabama safety Landon Collins among players heading to Chicago for the NFL Draft.
Jennings Lifts Rays to 3-2 Win
Desmond Jennings hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Miami Scores Often, Defeats Atlanta 8-2
Stanton snaps slump, drives in 4, Marlins beat Braves 8-2.
Local Reaction to State Lottery
Lawmakers are working to bring a lottery to Alabama, and we want to know what you think.
Odds Of Lottery In Alabama
If you want to test your luck and buy a lottery ticket, you could travel to almost any state in the nation.
That means big money for winners and state governments alike.
Just one reason Representative Craig Ford says now is the time to give people the choice.
