Apartment Complex Groundbreaking Near Maxwell Air Force Base
New apartments will soon be built close to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Alabama at High Risk for Strokes
Juraldine Battle-Hodge is a local attorney and a stroke survivor.
She says it was a normal day at work 2 years ago when she experienced something strange.
Alabama State Could Get Funding Restored
Alabama State University could soon see its funding restored by the legislative budget committee.
Bill for Marijuana Derivative Study Passes Senate
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation that would allow a marijuana derivative to be used to treat severe epileptic seizures.
Will City Councilmen Let Moratorium on Payday Loan Stores Expire?
The moratorium on payday loan stores has been in effect since last September. Next week city councilmen are supposed to vote on whether or not to let the moratorium expire.
Friend Of Taco Bell Murder Victim Speaks Out About Her Death
From Montgomery — two Taco Bell employees face capital murder charges after police say they robbed and killed their nightshift manager. Now, a friend of the manager speaks to us exclusively about what happened and how he is coping.
Common Core Bill Sparks Heated Debate
There was a big crowd at the state house this morning to debate changes to education standards in Alabama.
There’s a bill that would let local school systems opt out of the common core standards up for debate.
Greenville Police Looking For Thief
Greenville Police are looking for a thief who stole from Walmart.
Top-Ranked Florida, Bubble Madness At SEC Tourney
For No. 1 Florida, it’s nothing more than a warm-up for the bigger games to come. For struggling Kentucky, it’s a chance to regain a little swagger.
55,000 Alabamians Sign Up Through Health Exchange
Federal officials report that more than 55,000 Alabamians have selected a health insurance plan through the federal facilitated health insurance exchange.
