Vaccine Saves Dogs From Snake Bites
As the weather warms up, snakes can become a problem for pet owners, but a simple vaccine could save your dog’s life.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Montgomery County And City Dispatch Centers Could Receive Upgrades
Right now when you call 911, you’ll speak to someone on dispatch, who then sends an officer to the call location. But the county and city are trying to turn its dispatch centers’ telephone system to respond more like a cellphone, so that it can receive text messages and photos.
Battle Over Education Budget Continues
The first thing you’ll see about the new house budget is full funding for ASU. They added back the 10 million dollars cut from the university in the senate’s budget.
They’ve also added an extra 30 million dollars for textbooks and other classroom materials.
2 Teens Accused of Robbing Classmate at Gunpoint
Police say two Selma High School students accused of robbing a classmate at gunpoint are each being held on $60,000 bond.
Ex-state Worker Sentenced in Embezzlement
The Alabama Attorney General says a former Department of Rehabilitative Services employee has been sentenced in an embezzlement scheme.
Revision of Alabama Constitution Stalls
The Legislature’s effort to rewrite the lengthy Alabama Constitution article by article has stalled.
Judge: Married Women Can’t Divorce In Alabama
A judge says two women who were legally married in Iowa can’t divorce in Alabama, which doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages.
Abortion Bill Passes Senate Committee
The Alabama Legislature is getting closer to extending the waiting period for an abortion in the state.
Alcohol Crimes Not Curbed by Community Action
Community action doesn’t reduce alcohol related crashes or crime.
Researchers Develop New Breast Cancer Test
Researchers in Great Britain have developed a new test that could help personalize treatment for breast cancer patients.
