Bradley Byrne Wins GOP Runoff in 1st District Congressional Race
Bradley Byrne has won the Republican runoff in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Tablets Could Replace Textbooks In Alabama
A new bill that will come up in the next session off the Legislature would replace school textbooks with tablet devices.
One school in Montgomery is already incorporating gadgets in the classroom.
State Fire Marshals Say Eclectic Fire Is Under Criminal Investigation
New information on a house fire in Elmore County — Fire marshals tell us it has now turned into a criminal investigation…
Greenville Police Dept. Places 3rd In State SWAT Competition
The Greenville Police Department Tactical Team placed 3rd for the State of Alabama in a Swat Team competition, and they say they are the smallest team to place in the competition’s history.
Shooting In Babbie Wounds Covington Co. Man
The Covington County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a shooting after a man walked into Mitzell Hospital in Opp with a shotgun wound in his leg.
Crash Leaves 7 Teenagers Injured, 6 Sent To Hospital
A wreck on a dirt road leaves seven teenagers hurt. A man who lives nearby and survived a similar crash wants teens to know that accidents like that can have life-changing consequences.
Carriage Rides
Dec. 7, 14, & 21 from 4 pm to 7 pm shoppers can enjoy holiday carriage rides through The Shoppes at Eastchase. Carriages rides will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Take a ride around EastChase and enjoy the beautiful holiday sights and sounds. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
Baking Cookies with Santa
Kids can enjoy yummy treats with Santa at Williams-Sonoma at The Shoppes at EastChase on Saturday, Dec. 7, and at Panera Bread on Saturday, Dec. 21! The baking fun will be $5 and participants must register by Thursday, Dec. 5 for Williams-Sonoma and Thursday, Dec. 19 for Panera Bread. Categories: News, Z_Calendar
Alabama Gas Customers Will Be Paying Less
The state’s utility regulatory board has approved a new rate plan for Alabama Gas Co. that is forecast to save customers money.
24th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
The 24th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will be held on December 7 at 8:30 am at Huntingdon College. Wear a holiday-themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoe laces, and raise funds to fight arthritis, the nation‘s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5K route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. Categories:…
