House Passes Education Budget Without Teacher Pay Raise
The latest education budget has just passed in the House of Representatives.
But it’s still missing one of the governor’s top priorities.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Auburn Students React To Bruce Pearl Hiring
It’s the start of a new era for men’s basketball at Auburn. Former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl has been hired.
Spring Break Drug Arrests In Covington County
Spring Break travel brings money to South Alabama, but that is not all that is coming through Covington County.
Bullock Co. Schools Working To Prevent Tragedy
After the suicide of a Bullock County middle schooler, administrators are taking action to hopefully prevent more tragedy.
Bullock Co. High School Coach Arrested
A recent arrest of former NBA and Auburn basketball star Wesley Person is raising questions on whether or not he should be able to keep his position as a high school coach.
Settlement Reached in Alabama Medicare Billing Case
A network of walk-in medical clinics has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of inflated Medicare claims.
Voting Underway in Scale Back Alabama Team Name Contest
It’s your time to vote for your favorite team name in the Scale Back Alabama weight-loss program.
Creation of Payday Loan Database Moving Ahead
The Legislature is moving ahead with a bill to create a state database to enforce an existing $500 limit on how much people can borrow at once from payday lenders.
Auburn Hires Bruce Pearl as Basketball Coach
Auburn has hired former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl to lead a struggling basketball program.
Judge Refuses to Reverse Dismissal of Saban Suit
A judge is refusing to reverse his decision dismissing a lawsuit against a daughter of University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
