Indian-Owned Casinos Show Increasing Revenues
A new national report shows gambling in Alabama is growing by record numbers, but only in Indian-owned casinos.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department on Hunt for Person who Stabbed a Horse
Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies need your help finding the person who stabbed a horse eight times in the neck and cut off its mane. Sheriff’s investigators say the attack happened at a family’s small farm in mid-October and officials are not sure of the motive behind the attack.
Harvey Updyke Ordered to Pay Restitution to Auburn University
The man who admitted to poisoning Toomer’s Oaks has been ordered to pay Auburn University nearly $800,000.
Gov. Bentley Travels Japan, Some Say He’s Recruiting Wrong Industry
Today, Governor Robert Bentley took off for Japan today to meet with leaders in the automobile industry. It’s all part of a plan to bring more jobs to Alabama but not everyone is happy with his trip.
No. 1 Alabama Overwhelms LSU, 38-17
AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes, T.J. Yeldon ran for 133 yards and two scores and No. 1 Alabama overwhelmed No. 10 LSU 38-17 Saturday night.
Auburn Beats Tennessee In 55-23 Runaway
Nick Marshall gained 214 of Auburn’s 444 yards rushing Saturday and the seventh-ranked Tigers scored on a punt return and kickoff return in a 55-23 victory over Tennessee.
First Habitat for Humanity “Youth Build” in Montgomery
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery builds homes for families all across our area, and now young volunteers are joining in to help.The organization began its “youth build” this morning. This is the first time young volunteers will be leading renovations on a house. It will soon be home to Francine Harris and her two children. The house was donated by the…
Governor Bentley Speaks Out on Medicare and the Affordable Care Act
Governor Bentley has spoken out on health care and he says he is more concerned with Medicare than Medicaid.  The governor says he is worried about some hospitals, but he believes most will be able to survive without being compensated for care costs.  Bentley also called the Affordable Care Act bad legislation. He expects many Alabamians to be upset…
Pickens County Firey Train Car Derailment
The firey derailment of more than two dozen rail cars will lead to a massive cleanup in Pickens County in East Alabama. Officials say the train went off the rails overnight Friday, spilling crude oil and derailing 25 tank cars.
University Officials, Law Enforcement Prepare for Big Game in Tuscaloosa
It’s being called the Game of Year as LSU travels to play rival Alabama tomorrow at Bryant Denny Stadium. Both university and city officials have been hard at work, preparing for an exciting, but safe event.
