What’s Happening: April 25-27
Whether you want to walk, eat or just have fun, there are plenty of events happening this weekend in the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Opelika teacher arrested on child sex charges
Opelika police say they have arrested a teacher on charges of having a sexual relationship with a student.
Alabama executes man who said he was guilty of Chilton County rape and murder and deserved to die
A man who said he deserved to die for a 2010 rape and murder in Chilton County has been executed, using his final words to apologize to the woman he killed.
Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored with statue in Montgomery
Legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray has been honored with a statue outside the Alabama State Bar Association in Montgomery.
Pet dog tests positive for rabies in Pike County
State health officials say a pet dog tested positive for rabies earlier this month in Pike County.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival announces productions for 2025-2026 season
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced its list of productions for the 2025-2026 season.
What the Tech: FBI releases new report on online scams
A new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center paints a sobering picture of just how much damage cyber criminals are doing across the country. So why are people still falling for so many scams?
MCBOE Approves Superintendent Contract Amid Talk of City School System
Despite the absence of two board members, the board unanimously approved contracts for Dr. Zickeyous Byrd and interim Chief School Financial Officer Pamela Watkins.
Auburn Women’s Golf headed to the NCAA Gold Canyon Regional
The Auburn Women’s Golf Team is headed to NCAA Gold Canyon Regional at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona. The Tigers will be the three seed in the tournament.
Roman Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people have started filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral.
