House to Debate Education Budget
State representatives will give their input on education spending for the next fiscal year, including whether teachers and school employees will get a pay raise.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Legislators Say No Funds for Teacher Pay Raise
Governor Bentley says he wants to give teachers a 2 percent pay raise.
But not all lawmakers are supporting it.
Police Search For TV Thief
The search is on for a thief who stole from a Montgomery Sears store.
Residents Using Website to Track Crime, Law Enforcement Says Not To
Some people are using a website called neighborhoodscout.com to get information about where they live or where they’d like to move.
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.
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.
