Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Christmas Light Display Tradition Continues
A Montgomery tradition is back.
After taking off last year, a local family is once again bringing smiles to faces of people driving by their home this holiday season.
FDA Gives Approval for Marijuana Oil Study
The Food and Drug Administration is giving the University of Alabama at Birmingham the green light to study the use of a marijuana derivative to treat seizures.
Kevin Murphy Named Montgomery Co. Chief Deputy
Former Montgomery Police Chief Kevin Murphy will soon be back in uniform.
Alabama Activists Hand Deliver Agenda To Governor’s Office
Activists from across the state hand delivered their agenda to the governor today at the state house.
The Moral Monday Group is making traction across the South East and here in our state it’s gaining more and more support.
Finance Director Suggests Pension Oversight Committee
The state finance director is urging the teachers’ pension system to create a new oversight committee.
Golden Apple: Michelle Wheat
It’s that time of week where we honor a local teacher and thank them for everything they do. Today’s Golden Apple Award takes us to Wetumpka Elementary School, where we meet a teacher who says teaching students to give back is part of her goal.
Ala. Sen. Tom Whatley Arrested on Misdemeanor
Republican state Sen. Tom Whatley of Auburn has been arrested on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Moral Monday Movement
Protesters took to the steps of the capital this morning pushing for lawmakers to rethink policies.
2016 Trial Set for Suit Over Alabama Prisoner Care
A lawsuit over medical care and mental health care for Alabama prisoners is set to go to trial in 15 months.
