Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Sex Abuse Case
A northeast Alabama man has been sentenced to three life prison terms without the possibility of parole in the rape, kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 4 year old girl in 2013.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Alabama Shutting Down Driver’s License System for Work
Alabama is shutting down its entire driver’s license system later this month for computer work.
Cutting Edge Spine Surgery Technology at Jackson Hospital
There is new technology being offered in Montgomery that is the first of its kind in the state for spine surgery.
6 Weeks Until Mtgy. Co. School Board Election between Sellers, Keith
From Campaign 2014 — In just six weeks, Montgomery voters will head to the polls to vote for a candidate to represent District One on the Montgomery County School Board.
Golden Apple: Staci Watson
This week, Alabama News Network visits W.O. Parmer Elementary School in Greenville to present another teacher with the Golden Apple Award.
Alabama Behind Neighbors In Teacher Salaries
Alabama teachers missed out on a pay raise this year after lawmakers failed to include one in the education budget.
With salaries staying where they are, how do we compare to other states in our area?
Don’t Drop It On Alabama
Don’t Drop it on Alabama is a statewide Spring cleanup program held every April to combat litter across the state, and officials in Butler County hope it starts an anti-litter mentality in the area.
Prattville Police On Manhunt After Drive-By Shooting
CBS 8 is taking action against crime in Prattville, where a drive-by shooting has police on a manhunt for the shooters. We talk exclusively to witnesses who say they saw it all happen…
Prattville native Golson considering leaving Ole Miss
Mississippi offensive lineman Austin Golson says he’s considering leaving the school because of family-related health issues.
Emergency Rooms Still Prescribing Codeine to Children
Emergency rooms continue to prescribe codeine to large numbers of young children, despite potential harmful effects.
