Blood Drives Scheduled Because of Critical Shortage
South and central Alabama are experiencing a critical shortage of O-negative blood and blood banks are asking for your help.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Report Finds Ala. HIV Diagnosis Rate on Decline
A new study finds improvement with Alabama’s diagnosis rate for AIDS and the virus that causes it.
Montgomery Gears Up For New Year’s Downtown Countdown
Christmas may be over, but the city of Montgomery and Alabama News Network are getting ready for another big holiday event, the New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown.
Candlelight Vigil Held For Man Killed By Motorist, Tyrone Austin
A family wants answers after their loved one was killed in what police are now calling a traffic fatality.
Body of Missing Selma Man Found, Death Investigation Now Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A missing person case in Selma is now a death investigation after the man’s body is found this afternoon.
Christmas Fire Leaves Family Mourning
The Christmas season turns tragic for one family as a house fire leaves six people battling smoke and flames to get out of the house, but only five made it out.
Shoppers Swarm For After Christmas Sales
Christmas may be over, but Businesses are offering lots of deals to try and lure shoppers out of the comfort of their homes today.
Sales have been down across the country this year, but are people in our area interested in more holiday specials?
After-Christmas Trash Could Make Your Home A Target For Criminals
As people are out doing their shopping, thieves in our area may be on the prowl for their own after-Christmas shopping. Montgomery County deputies say if you’re not careful about how you toss your Christmas trash — you could be a target for criminals trying to break into your home.
Last Minute Holiday Shoppers Crowd Stores
Last minute shoppers have just one more day to get what they need before Christmas.
Arrests Made In Andalusia Tire Company Theft
A theft ring spanning across six counties in both Alabama and Florida has been brought to a halt.
