Wagering at Kentucky Derby Race Tied an All-Time Record.
Churchill Downs says total wagering on this year’s Kentucky Derby race card tied an all-time record.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Ala. Woman and Her 7 Year Old Son Die in Train Crash
Authorities in Calhoun County say a woman and her 7-year-old son died when their car was hit by a train in Oxford.
Union Ends Strike, Returns to Work at Fort Rucker
Aircraft maintenance and support workers are heading back to work at Fort Rucker now that a week long strike has ended.
Grand Jury to Review Dog bite death
An east Alabama sheriff says a grand jury will review the death of a woman who was attacked by pit bulldogs.
Ga, Ala Men Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Two men are dead after a motorcycle crash in southeast Alabama.
Bridge Raising Operations Cause Lane Closure on Perry Hill Rd.
Starting the week of 5-4-14 thru 5-8-14, bridge raising operations will start on Perry Hill Road. No work will be done during daylight hours and daytime traffic should not be affected. All work will be confined to the hours of 8pm and 6am.
Auburn Graduates Entering Less Than Ideal Job Market
As more than 3,000 students graduate from Auburn, most of them are headed into the workforce.
Hamlin Races To First Talladega Win
Denny Hamlin has picked up his first career victory at a restrictor-plate track, holding on when a late caution ended the race Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Montgomery Police Investigating Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man in the hospital.
Elliott Sadler Finally Wins One At Talladega
Elliott Sadler won a three-lap shootout to the checkered flag in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.
