Explosive Device Found at Clanton Middle School
A 12-year-old student is in custody after being accused of bringing a homemade explosive to school in Clanton.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Judge Hears Arguments over AL Abortion Law
The state of Alabama and the American Civil Liberties Union are sparring over the impact of Alabama’s new abortion law.
GOP Race for State Auditor Grows to 3 Candidates
The Republican field for state auditor has grown to three candidates.
Judge Weighs Challenge to Alabama Accountability Act
It will be a few weeks before a judge decides a legal challenge to the new Alabama law providing tax credits for private education.
Flowers Not Running for Public Service Commission
A former state legislator has changed his mind about running for a seat on the public service commission.
Inside Julia Tutwiler Prison For Women
A CBS and ABC Montgomery Investigation — we find out first hand what one inmate says is going on inside Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka. Our report comes after an expanded investigation on allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
Rep. Joe Hubbard Running for Attorney General, Talks Electronic Bingo
Today Representative Joe Hubbard announced that he will run for Attorney General against Luther Strange.
Alabama Legislature Honors Military
In a joint session, legislators applauded the service of Alabama’s military members both past and present at the State House on Thursday.
New Bill Could Raise Alabama’s Minimum Wage
Alabama is one of five states without any minimum wage law, but there’s a bill in the state house right now that’s looking to change that.
It would allow Alabama to set it’s own minimum wage instead of relying on the federal government.
Judge Weighs Challenge to Accountability Act
It will be a few weeks before a judge decides a legal challenge to the new Alabama law providing tax credits for private education.
