Nissan Recalls Nearly One Million Vehicles Because of Airbags
Nissan is recalling almost 990,000 cars, SUVs and minivans in the U.S. because the front passenger air bags may not inflate in a crash.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Indian Gambling Revenue Growing
Revenue from Indian-operated gambling in Alabama is no longer growing faster than any other state.
Prosecutors Want Death Sentence in Opelika Community College Killing
Prosecutors in Opelika have asked a jury to recommend a death sentence for an Auburn man convicted of opening fire at a community college, killing his mother-in-law and wounding his estranged wife.
Blood Pressure Taken from Doctor Could Read Higher
British researchers found doctors routinely recorded significantly higher blood pressure levels than nurses taking the blood pressure of the same patients.
Boys Who Play Sports More Likely to be Abusive
A new study in the journal of adolescent health finds a correlation between some sports and dating abuse among teenagers.
Study Helps People with Urinary Tract Infections
A promising new study for people who suffer recurring urinary tract infections.
Lawmakers Give Themselves Tourism Grants to Award
The Alabama Senate has added $1 million to the state tourism department’s proposed budget for grants that will be doled out at lawmakers’ recommendation.
Alabama Out of Lethal Injection Drug Pentobarbital
Alabama has run out of one of the drugs used to execute death row inmates.
Elmore Co. Deputies Investigate Two Home Invasions
Neighbors in the Wallsboro community in Elmore County are in shock because there have been two home invasions in the last five days. Deputies believe they could be connected.
2014 Legislature Report Card
The 2014 legislative session is almost in the books. While legislators did balance the general fund budget, they haven’t always agreed on other legislation.
