Alabama Defense Dominates Spring Game
Blake Sims’ bid to replace AJ McCarron as Alabama’s starting quarterback hit a snag Saturday afternoon when the Crimson Tide defense dominated the annual A-Day game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Wetumpka’s 13th Annual Crater Fest
The city of Wetumpka held its 13th annual crater fest today.
General Motors Recall
Government documents show that General Motors waited years to recall over 300 thousand Saturn Ions for power steering failures despite thousands of consumer complaints and warranty repair claims.
Covington Co. Deputy Killed In Car Wreck
Covington County’s sheriff is talking to us tonight after one of his deputies was killed in a wreck this morning.
Community Speaks Out After Volunteer Fire Chief DUI Arrest
Community members are speaking out after Pike Road’s Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Green was arrested on a DUI charge.
It’s been about four months since Green was arrested in Tallapoosa County. He’s still waiting on a court date.
South Korea Ferry Disaster
Workers are trying to hoist a sunken ferry back upright off the coast of South Korea.. 270 people most of them high school students are still mssing in the disaster and at least 28 people are known dead. Alphonso Van Marsh reports, a survivor of the disaster has apparently taken his own life. Buoys mark the location of the now…
Kids With Kidney Disease at Risk Before Birth
Some children with chronic kidney problems may have been put at risk to develop the disease before birth.
8.5 Million People in the U.S. Have Suicidal Thoughts
A new government report finds only about half the 8 and a half million adults in the US who have serious suicidal thoughts are getting professional help.
Mt. Everest Avalanche Kills at Least 12
An avalanche has killed at least 12 Sherpa guides on Mt. Everest.
Foodborne Infections Still Health Concern
The latest food safety report card from the Centers for Disease Control shows foodborne infections are still an important public health problem.
