Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Preview
Opp’s Rattlesnake Rodeo is less than two months away, and snake hunters say they are ahead of schedule.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Higher Education Rally Brings Hundreds To State House
The students poured through the streets of Montgomery, heading toward the state house to defend their public universities and colleges.
Governor Robert Bentley took to the podium, showing his support for the state’s higher education.
Tallassee Child Killed In Dog Attack Name Identified
From Tallassee — we now know the name of the little girl killed in a dog attack. 4-year-old, Summer Sears, was killed while playing in her grandfather’s unfenced backyard.
Union Springs Police Chief’s Job in Question
The future of a Bullock County police chief is in question. The City of Union Springs’ mayor says he wants to fire Police Chief Clarence Wheeler, but Wheeler is fighting the termination.
Senate Approves Open Meetings Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved open meetings legislation sought by the Alabama Press Association and the governor.
Death of Inmate Won’t Affect Case Against Other Suspects
A prosecutor says the death of a defendant who faced a murder charge in the 20-year-old killing of a business owner will not affect the prosecution of the other three suspects.
Space Center Tops Alabama’s Paid Attractions
The Alabama Tourism Department says the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville was Alabama’s most visited paid attraction in 2013.
Alabama Ten Commandments Bill Moves Ahead
Legislation providing for the display of the Ten Commandments in Alabama’s public buildings is getting closer to clearing the Legislature.
Children With Older Fathers Could Have Issues
New research shows children of older fathers could have issues later on.
British Soldiers Better Mentally Than U.S. Soldiers
British soldiers seem to be doing better mentally than US soldiers after deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan.
