City Promises: Mayor Johnny Ford Talks Progress in Tuskegee
It’s been a little more than a year since local elections put a new group of mayors in office and re-elected some familiar faces.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Whistleblower Lesa Keith Running for Montgomery Co. School Board
The woman who exposed one of the biggest scandals in Montgomery Public Schools’ history is announcing her candidacy to run for a seat on the school board.
Some Residents Want Changes On Court Street
Court Street is currently a one-way, three-lane roadway coming out of downtown. But the $3.5 million dollar project to make the street have two lanes going south and one lane going north begins this summer.
New President Starts At ASU
It’s a new day at Alabama State University. After more than a year of controversy, allegations and change, there’s a new woman in charge on campus.
Gwendolyn Boyd, ASU’s new president, was excited to greet the faculty and students, and says she’s ready for the challenges ahead.
Harpist Dania Lane & the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Harpist Dania Lane will join Maestro Hinds and the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Reinecke Harp Concerto on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm. Brahms’ powerful Symphony No. 3 will round out this evening. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
“The Life & Death of Billy Jack Gaither”
Join the Civil Rights Memorial for a special screening of The Life and Death of Billy Jack Gaither on Sunday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. This screening is a pre-event for the annual Vigil Against Hate and Violence that will take place on the Capitol steps. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
“Blue is the Warmest Color”
The sensation of the Cannes Film Festival and the most controversial film of the year, Blue is the Warmest Color made cinema history as the first film ever awarded the Palme d’Or to both its director and its actresses. (In French with English Sub-Titles) Showtimes: Saturday: 7:00 only Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 only NO SHOW: FRIDAY Categories: News, Z_Calendar
SEC Still Stands At The Top In Recruiting
The Southeastern Conference still reigns supreme on the recruiting trail.
Valentine’s Day Concert
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Concert at Garrett Coliseum featuring Morris Day & The Time, K-Ci & JoJo, Calvin Richardson, Big Rob and Terri Right. Get tickets at the Coliseum office Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, Ticketmaster.com or Publix on Zelda or Vaughn Rd. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
Alabama Voices Grand Opening
Alabama Voices, the highly anticipated, new centerpiece exhibition at the Museum of Alabama will officially open to the public on Saturday, February 15, 2014! The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 9:30 am on the front terrace of the Archives. From 9 am to 5pm enjoy tours of the exhibit, presentations by contributors to the project, Alabama food, art, and music…
