What’s Happening: November 14-16
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but you already have plenty of ways to celebrate the Christmas season in the River Region!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
State Department of Education releases latest school report card
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the latest school report card on the performance of schools and systems across the state.Â
Greenville hospital to lay off 90 employees in restructuring
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama has announced that it will lay off 90 employees and end inpatient care as it restructures its operations.
Man injured in Prattville shooting
Prattville police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Woman arrested after 92 cats rescued in Tallapoosa County
A Dadeville woman has been arrested after investigators say they rescued 92 cats which weren’t receiving adequate care.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization.
U.S. Marshals searching for attempted murder suspect who may be in Montgomery area
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force are searching for a fugitive who may be in the Montgomery area.
Marengo County men sentenced for theft of more than $1.2 million in building materials
Two Marengo County men have been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy involving theft of more than $1.2 million in building materials.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office opens substation at the Shoppes at EastChase
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has cut the ribbon on its new substation at the Shoppes at EastChase.
Grants to help downtown Montgomery businesses improve their storefronts
Seven downtown businesses are receiving grants to help them improve their storefronts and modernize their interiors.
