No. 4 Auburn Just Another Big Game For No. 1 ‘Bama
AJ McCarron and Alabama aren’t getting swept up in the rampant hype surrounding the Iron Bowl.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Local Businesses Up Against Growing Online Sales
This week officially kicks off the holiday shopping season, but many Alabama businesses will be missing out this year.
Online retail is growing faster than brick and mortar stores, and that’s hurting local business owners.
Biggest Christmas Tree In Greenville History
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Greenville. The City’s Annual Christmas tree went in the ground right across from City Hall.
Nearly $10,000 In Tires Stolen From Andalusia Tire Company
Investigators say thieves loaded and stole a truck, trailer, and nearly 50 tractor trailer tires from Andalusia Tire Company.
Could Severe Weather Impact Your Thanksgiving Travel Plans?
From Montgomery — storms are slamming the Southwest with high winds, rain and ice all throughout Thanksgiving week — the busiest travel day of the year. And as the severe weather makes it’s way to the east, Alabama travelers say their travel plans are being affected…
Ex-Ala. Postal Worker Gets Prison Time in Shooting
A former Montgomery postal worker has been sentenced to a decade in prison after he pleaded guilty to shooting at two co-workers in December 2011.
Teacher Raises, Pre-K Funding a Target for Bentley
Governor Robert Bentley says pay raises for teachers and funding for pre-kindergarten programs will be some of his highest priorities during the next legislative session.
Gas Prices on the Rise
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, the prices at the pump are rising.
PCB Still Affecting the Health of Americans
The cancer-causing chemical known as PCB still affects the health of older Americans, even though it’s been outlawed in the U.S. since 1979.
Surviving the Flu
Children who contract with the H1N1 flu have a better chance of surviving if they receive a type of antiviral drug called a neuraminidase inhibitor, or NAI.
