Community Centers Serving as Warming Stations
If you’ve been outside today, chances are you’ve felt just how cold it is.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Schools Delay Classes Because of Bitter Cold Weather
These are the school systems in our area that have delayed classes on Thursday because of the bitterly cold weather:
Chilton Co. Schools – Delayed 2 hours
Coosa Co. Schools – Open at 10 a.m.
Wilcox Co. Schools – Open at 10 a.m.
Faith Matters: Churches Keeping Christians Engaged Between Christmas, Easter
For many Christian churches in the River Region, attendance spikes around Christmas, but after the holidays, many churches face a challenge–keeping members and visitors coming to services all year long.
Troy Man Killed in Dale Co. Crash
Sean Claude Miller, 24, a resident of Troy, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Midland City, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Dale County High School Gymnasium with Father Den Irwin and Rev. Brad Price officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral…
Thursday School Delays
The following school systems are starting school later than normal Thursday morning due to the expected cold weather.
Fl State Quarterback Jameis Winston is Turning Pro
It appears that Florida State Quarterback Jameis Winston is Turning pro. Winston had Two years of college Eligibility left. The quarterback won the Heisman trophy as a freshman in 2013, leading Florida State to a National title.
3 Gunmen Kill 12 at the Office of a French Satirical Newspaper in Paris
Paris police say three gunmen attacked the office of a French satirical newspaper in Paris on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and leaving at least as many more injured.
Private Screening for ‘Selma’ Movie Held in Montgomery
The movie SELMA premiered for the very first time in Alabama tonight to an audience that included the governor.
Gumption Fund Brings New Ideas to Life for Downtown
Have you ever had an idea for Montgomery but just haven’t been able to make it happen? Here’s your chance.
Need A Place To Stay While It’s Cold?
The temperatures are only going to get even colder throughout the week, but there’s a message The agencies we spoke with want to send out is to plan ahead and take shelter as soon as possible.
