49th Anniversary Bridge Crossing Jubilee
It is the 49th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches, and thousands walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor those before them.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Alabama State University Hosts Spring Connection Day
Thousands of high school and transfer students are at
Alabama State University for the annual Spring Connection Day.
Releford, Alabama Roll Past Arkansas, 83-58
Trevor Releford scored 24 points and Shannon Hale added 18 to lead Alabama to an 83-58 victory over Arkansas on Saturday, snapping the Razorbacks’ six-game winning streak.
Auburn Beats Texas A&M 69-64 For Rare Road Win
KT Harrell scored 20 points, including 12 in the second half, as Auburn defeated Texas A&M 69-64 Saturday.
Alexander City Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
Alexander City police and the Alabama Bureau of Investigation are investigating an officer -involved shooting.
Authorities Find Thousands Of Dollars In Drugs In Rutledge Home
An exclusive story from Crenshaw County — a Rutledge man is in custody after County deputies say he was dealing thousands of dollars of drugs from his home.
Where is the Free Parking Downtown?
Plenty of new development is underway downtown and as Montgomery continues to revitalize, many are concerned that there’s not enough parking.
New Gun Bill Causes Concern
A new bill could make changes to Alabama’s new gun law that could allow you to carry a loaded gun in your car without a permit.
But not everyone is sure that more guns in vehicles would be safe.
Law Enforcement: “Move Over” for Emergency Vehicles
An Alabama state trooper is recovering after being hit by a vehicle in Crenshaw County. Law enforcement officers say working on the roads is one of the most dangerous parts of the job.
Troy Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
A Troy woman charged with murder has reached a plea-bargain with prosecutors.
