Rain Gives Rookie Larson Top Spot At Richmond
Rookie Kyle Larson will start from the pole position Saturday night in the NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway after a thunderstorm arrived just in time to wash out qualifying.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Last Day to Renew Your Drivers License
The Alabama Department of Public Safety’s License Division will perform a database conversion beginning at five o’clock this afternoon.
ASU Reshaping Administration
Alabama State University announced a plan today to reorganize the school’s administration, cutting some positions as well as creating new ones.
One of those changes includes not filling Representative John Knight’s position after he retires this year.
Disaster Loans Available to Flood Victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-cost loans for people hit by flooding in central Alabama earlier this month.
Changes to ASU Management
The new president of Alabama State University is shaking up the school’s senior management.
Vaccines Save 700,000 Lives Over 20 Years
A new government report estimates vaccines will save the lives of more than 700,000 American children born during the past 20 years.
B Cells Could Fight Multiple Sclerosis
B cells, a type of white blood cells in the immune system, may be the key to reducing Multiple Sclerosis symptoms.
Coffee Could Lower Risk for Diabetes
Drinking more coffee seems to lower the risk of diabetes.
Law Affecting AEA Fundraising to Be Enforced
The Alabama Department of Education is telling school systems to start enforcing a state law aimed at the main source of fundraising for the state teachers’ organization.
Montgomery Police Investigating Morning Shooting
Montgomery Police are currently investigating a shooting near Troy Highway.
