Flash-Flood Safety At Cooter’s Pond In Prattville
Prattville city leaders are on high alert — they want to make plans to ensure people are safe from floods. This comes after 12 people had to be rescued from a flash flood near Cooter’s Pond.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Storms Cause Thousands Of Dollars In Damage
Storms leave behind thousands of dollars in damage to homes and businesses in Opp.
Witness Describes 2011 Community College Shooting
A woman has described for jurors how her estranged husband pulled alongside a family van and started shooting at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika.
Parents Exposing Children to Obesity
New research finds most low-income parents, regardless of race or ethnicity, expose their infants to food and behaviors that can lead to obesity.
Colon Cancer Cases Dropping
Colon cancer cases among older Americans have dropped 30 percent in the last 10 years because more people are getting colonoscopies.
“3rd-Hand Smoke” Poses Health Threat
Cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture could cause DNA damage and potentially cancer according to new research.
Alabama ABC Board Combatting Binge Drinking
Alabama’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is expanding a program to combat binge drinking and underage alcohol use.
Maplesville Man Dies in Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash on Friday claimed the life of a Maplesville man.
Daviston Woman Dies in Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Daviston woman this weekend.
Bentley to Kick Off Turkey Hunt Fundraiser
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is gearing up to kick off the One Shot Turkey Hunt.
