Surgery May Increase Risk For Stroke
Patients that experience heart flutters or abnormal beats while they’re hospitalized for surgery are at increased risk for having a stroke.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Troy’s Bobby Pierce To Retire After Season
Troy baseball coach Bobby Pierce is retiring after the 2015 season.
Tallapoosa Co. Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Meth
Law enforcement officials in Tallapoosa County say efforts to combat meth are working. They say overall, meth production is down across the county, thanks to more cooperation between pharmacists and law enforcement.
No New Cases for Arrested Alabama Federal Judge
The wife of a federal judge who was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of hitting her told emergency dispatchers that she was being beaten and needed an ambulance.
NJ Gov. Christie in Alabama to Support Gov. Bentley
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in Alabama supporting the re-election campaign of fellow Republican Gov. Robert Bentley.
Eunice K. Shriver day at Faulkner University.
Hundreds of Special Olympians show their skills at the Annual Eunice K. Shriver day at Faulkner University.
Lek’s Railroad Thai Closed
Lek’s Railroad Thai located in the historic Union Station in downtown Montgomery, as the 116 year old building undergoes extensive repairs. This is expected to last at least 30 days.
Selma Payday Loan Ban Extended
Selma City Council members have extended the city’s moratorium on new payday loan stores and may extend a ban on issuing new liquor licenses.
Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force Cracking Down on Meth
The Tallapoosa County Drug Task Force is cracking down on meth in the county. Wednesday morning the Sheriff’s Office and police departments met to talk about recent busts. They say that’s partly thanks to a new system…NPLEX…which monitors the sale of meth ingredients like pseudophedrine, to make sure one person isn’t buying more than 3.6 grams per day or 9…
Potential Meningitis at Andalusia
The State Health Department receive the results from their investigation into a potential Meningitis case at Andalusia Regional hospital.
