Town of Slapout Cheering on Hometown American Idol Contestant Jessica Meuse
It may be a tiny town with one traffic light and a few businesses.
But out of this very small town… comes a very big voice.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Car Crash Survivors Walk Nearly A Mile For Help
A car crash leaves three people dead, two of them children, and the two survivors walked nearly a mile to get help.
Former Sunday School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse
A Montgomery man charged with the sex abuse of a minor in 2012 has entered a plea in court.
Tuskegee Airman to be Honored by the Postal Service
The Postal Service will issue a stamp honoring the head instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military pilots who fought in World War II.
Academy of Pediatrics Advises Against Retail Store Clinics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is advising families to steer clear of health clinics in retail stores.
Studies Say 21 Drinking Age Saves Lives
A review of studies done since 2006 finds keeping the legal drinking age at 21 helps save lives.
Academy of Pediatrics Updates Well-Child Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations for well-child visits.
Ala. Bill Would Let Seniors Opt Out of Jury Duty
A state lawmaker has proposed legislation to allow people older than 70 to withdraw from jury pools.
Abuse in Ala. Prisons Could Impact Federal Funding
Alabama may be at risk of losing some of its federal prison funding if it doesn’t respond to questions from the U.S. Department of Justice about sexual abuse.
Bills Seek 10 Commandments, Prayers in Schools
Alabama lawmakers are proposing a multitude of school prayer and religious expression bills this session.
