Montgomery Students to Get Free Breakfast, Lunch
Montgomery Public Schools officials say students will receive free breakfast and lunch at school through a federal program supporting districts with a 40 percent or higher poverty rate.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Runoff Election Just Days Away, Voter Turnout Expected to be Low
We’re just days away from the runoff election, which is next Tuesday.
About 20 percent of Alabamians turned out for the primary election last month, now even fewer voters are expected to come out for the runoff.
Beach Traffic Leads To Business Boom In Brantley
Beach traffic is leading to booming business for some Brantley stores, but could it be hurting others?
New Alabama Law Clears Criminal Records
There’s a new law that will let you clear your criminal record, that is if you weren’t actually convicted of the crime.
It went into effect this week, and people are already taking advantage of it.
Public Safety Insurance Fund Program Luncheon Helps Families of Fallen Officers Financially
Businesses across central Alabama are teaming up to protect the ones who protect us all — and they’re doing that by setting up funds for families of fallen officers and firefighters.
Opp Teenager Dies in Car Accident
An Opp teenager has died after a three-vehicle accident in Coffee County.
Weather Has No Affect on Back or Neck Pain
Many people believe changes in weather can trigger back and neck pain.
Children Who Play Outside More Likely to Meet Activity Guidelines
A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics finds children who spend most of their time outdoors after school are three times more likely to meet physical activity guidelines.
Drug Could Help Polycystic Ovary Syndrom
There is new hope for women who have cysts on their ovaries.
The Springford Murders: 10 Years Later
Nearly 10 years have gone by since one of the most gruesome murder cases in Montgomery’s history. Brent Springford Jr. killed his mother and father with an ax handle. We’re going back in time to hear some of the details you didn’t hear when the murder happened. The main witness of the case and best friend of the Springfords speaks out to media for the first time.
