Car Dealership Getting Tax Incentives, Some Asking Why
City and the county leaders voted to give hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax incentives to Stivers Ford to revamp the car dealership’s showroom.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Prattville Keeps Bringing In New Business
A new restaurant is open for business in Prattville, yet another one that’s chosen that city over Montgomery
Panda Express is one of those, as well as O’Charley’s and McAllister’s, who closed locations in the capital city but stayed open in Prattville.
New WalMart Opens in Tallassee
It’s out with the old and in with the new in one Central Alabama town.
Faith Programs Partner To Fight Crime In Montgomery
From Montgomery — the organizers of two programs are teaming together to help curb crime, but the focus isn’t on more patrols or a neighborhood watch program — it’s about fighting crime through faith by targeting children.
Fishing Legend Visits Greenville Campers
Kids in Greenville learned from a fishing legend about the sport and the importance of playing outside.
Rev. Al Sharpton to Visit Birmingham Next Week
Birmingham city officials say the Rev. Al Sharpton is planning a trip to Birmingham to help open a local chapter of the organization he heads.
Tuscaloosa OKs License Fee for Ticket Sellers
The city of Tuscaloosa is joining Auburn in clamping down on ticket scalpers.
Children Do Not Have Accurate View of Weight
Nearly one in three American children do not have an accurate view of their own weight.
Mental Exam Ordered in Deandra Lee Triple Homicide
A Lowndes County judge has ordered a mental exam for a man charged with killing 9-year-old twins and their baby sitter.
Over 100 Spots in DNA Linked to Schizophrenia
Genetic scientists have linked more than 100 spots in human DNA to the risk of developing schizophrenia.
