Eastern Alabama Police Officer Found Shot to Death
Authorities are investigating after a Phenix City police officer was found shot to death in a parking lot in the eastern Alabama town.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Events to Honor Military, Veterans on Veterans Day
Monday is Veterans Day, and all across our area, towns and cities are getting ready for ceremonies to remember our nation’s heroes.
Grant Money to Improve Sewer Systems in Dallas County
Dallas County will get $350,000 in grant money to help fund improvements to water and sewage systems.
Indian-Owned Casinos Show Increasing Revenues
A new national report shows gambling in Alabama is growing by record numbers, but only in Indian-owned casinos.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department on Hunt for Person who Stabbed a Horse
Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies need your help finding the person who stabbed a horse eight times in the neck and cut off its mane. Sheriff’s investigators say the attack happened at a family’s small farm in mid-October and officials are not sure of the motive behind the attack.
Harvey Updyke Ordered to Pay Restitution to Auburn University
The man who admitted to poisoning Toomer’s Oaks has been ordered to pay Auburn University nearly $800,000.
Gov. Bentley Travels Japan, Some Say He’s Recruiting Wrong Industry
Today, Governor Robert Bentley took off for Japan today to meet with leaders in the automobile industry. It’s all part of a plan to bring more jobs to Alabama but not everyone is happy with his trip.
No. 1 Alabama Overwhelms LSU, 38-17
AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes, T.J. Yeldon ran for 133 yards and two scores and No. 1 Alabama overwhelmed No. 10 LSU 38-17 Saturday night.
Auburn Beats Tennessee In 55-23 Runaway
Nick Marshall gained 214 of Auburn’s 444 yards rushing Saturday and the seventh-ranked Tigers scored on a punt return and kickoff return in a 55-23 victory over Tennessee.
First Habitat for Humanity “Youth Build” in Montgomery
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery builds homes for families all across our area, and now young volunteers are joining in to help.The organization began its “youth build” this morning. This is the first time young volunteers will be leading renovations on a house. It will soon be home to Francine Harris and her two children. The house was donated by the…
