Rosa Parks Museum to Offer Free Tours
The Rosa Parks museum at Troy University is offering free admission to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Golden Apple: Chrystal Nelson
This week, Alabama News Network visits Straughn Elementary School in Covington County to award an outstanding teacher with the Golden Apple Award.
RVs Arrive In Auburn For Iron Bowl, Police Get Ready For Big Crowds
Its officially Iron Bowl week and with just five days left until one of the biggest matchups in recent history, Auburn university officials are making sure they’re prepared for the tens of thousands making their way to campus.
No. 4 Auburn Just Another Big Game For No. 1 ‘Bama
AJ McCarron and Alabama aren’t getting swept up in the rampant hype surrounding the Iron Bowl.
Local Businesses Up Against Growing Online Sales
This week officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, but many Alabama businesses will be missing out this year.
Online retail is growing faster than brick and mortar stores, and that’s hurting local business owners.
Biggest Christmas Tree In Greenville History
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Greenville. The City’s Annual Christmas tree went in the ground right across from City Hall.
Nearly $10,000 In Tires Stolen From Andalusia Tire Company
Investigators say thieves loaded and stole a truck, trailer, and nearly 50 tractor trailer tires from Andalusia Tire Company.
Could Severe Weather Impact Your Thanksgiving Travel Plans?
From Montgomery — storms are slamming the Southwest with high winds, rain and ice all throughout Thanksgiving week — the busiest travel day of the year. And as the severe weather makes it’s way to the east, Alabama travelers say their travel plans are being affected…
Ex-Ala. Postal Worker Gets Prison Time in Shooting
A former Montgomery postal worker has been sentenced to a decade in prison after he pleaded guilty to shooting at two co-workers in December 2011.
Teacher Raises, Pre-K Funding a Target for Bentley
Governor Robert Bentley says pay raises for teachers and funding for pre-kindergarten programs will be some of his highest priorities during the next legislative session.
