Gov. Bentley Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Robert Bentley is issuing a statewide state of emergency in advance of dangerous winter weather that’s forecast to hit the state.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Veteran Sheriffs Retiring This Year
Some familiar names will be missing from the ballot when you go to vote this year.
A number of long time sheriffs have decided to retire and not seek re-election.
Lake Martin Boats Burglarized
Elmore County deputies are trying to solve a rash of burglaries — not at homes or businesses, but on boats. More than a dozen boat owners at Lake Martin have found their boats ransacked with items stolen. Now, the search is on for the person who did it.
New Technology Could Help the Deaf
Scientists at MIT and Harvard say they’ve developed a new, low-power microchip that could take the place of a traditional Cochlear implant.
Children Getting Caffeine from New Sources
Another study in the Journal Pediatrics says American children are finding more places to get caffeine.
Adult Conversation Could Lead to Infant Learning
Researchers say Preterm infants who listen to adult conversation in the hospital have better language skills later in life.
Walker Sworn in on Montgomery Co. Commission
The Montgomery County Commission has a brand new member.
Three People Killed in Autauga Co. Crashes
Two crashes over the weekend have killed three people.
Alabama Hunters are Under Reporting Kills
A state conservation official says Alabama hunters didn’t do a good enough job reporting all the deer they killed this hunting season.
Active Meth Lab Busted
Crenshaw County deputies serving an arrest warrant find what some investigators say they had never seen before.
