The Town of Pike Road is Expanding.
The Montgomery County Commission approved the expansion of the town’s volunteer fire department board from three to five members.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Talks of Revitalization May be Turning into Action for Wetumpka
Work is finally beginning on the project.
Opelika Man Appeals Conviction in College Shooting
A man convicted of killing his mother-in-law and wounding his estranged wife at a community college in Opelika is appealing his case.
Babies Around the World Born at Similar Sizes
A new study finds newborns around the world are surprisingly similar in size as long as they are born to mothers who are healthy, educated and who had good prenatal care.
New Microorganisms and Viruses Mapped
Researchers have discovered and genetically mapped at least 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 bacterial viruses that live in our intestines.
Nearly 20% of High School Students Use Hookahs
A new study shows nearly one in five, or 18%, of U.S. high school seniors use hookahs.
Tuskegee expanding all the way to Interstate 85?
Mayor Johnny Ford announced plans to bring several new businesses to exit 38.
Woman Killed When Jet Ski Crashes into Dock
Authorities are investigating how a jet ski crashed into a dock on a north Alabama lake, killing a woman on the watercraft.
Bentley to Recognize Funeral Honor Team Members
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to sign an executive order honoring members of the state’s Army and Air National Guards.
Bentley to Visit Whiskey Barrel Production Plant
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to visit a plant where workers will build oak barrels that will hold Jack Daniel’s Whiskey.
