53 Die in Alabama Fires in First 3 Months of 2014
Authorities say 53 people were killed in Alabama fires in the first three months of 2014, putting the state near the top nationwide in the number of deadly blazes.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Vitamin Firm Plans Expansion at Alabama Plant
A vitamin company is planning to expand its operations in Opelika in a move that’s expected to bring more than 50 new jobs to the eastern Alabama community over three years.
Alabama Joins 3 States in US 80 Yard Sale
Alabama towns along U.S. 80 will be participating in a massive yard sale Friday and Saturday that also stretches across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
Titus Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Elmore County has claimed the life of a Titus man.
Auburn Resuming Classes After Threat
Auburn University students are going back to class after an alleged threat promoted a campus-wide shut down.
Ala. Towns Join in the Fun of the Upcoming Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale
Alabama towns along U.S. 80 will be participating in a massive yard sale Friday and Saturday that also stretches across Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
Auburn Softball Knocks off Alabama, 6-2
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — In a softball season that has seen the state of Alabama produce more than its fair share of top 25 teams, Auburn and Alabama’s lack of an SEC series on the schedule gave the Tigers and Tide an opportunity to capitalize for one night only.
Montgomery Runner Returning to Boston Marathon One Year after Bombings
A Montgomery athlete is once again running in the Boston Marathon.
She was there last year after two bombs went off at the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds of others.
Auburn Police Investigating Threatening Message Written On Campus
A threatening message found written on a wall at Auburn University cancels classes and has more police than usual patrolling campus. Auburn Police say the date written on the threat is a big reason why they’re taking extra precaution — it is the same day when the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech took place.
Montgomery Police Arrest Man in County Manhunt
Montgomery police have arrested a suspect following a manhunt near Hooper Academy in Montgomery County.
