Alabama Senate OKs $100 Million for Digital Books
The Alabama Senate is trying to provide schools with up to $100 million to convert from paper textbooks to digital textbooks.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Poarch Creek Indians Give $250,000 to Attorney General Candidate
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is contributing heavily to the Democratic challenger for attorney general, who has criticized Attorney General Luther Strange’s legal action against the tribe.
Burglars Leave Neighbors In Christ Warehouse With Thousands In Damages
From Montgomery — a group that helps crime victims becomes a victim of crime. Authorities say someone burglarized the warehouse of Neighbors in Christ stealing copper and leaving thousands of dollars in damage.
State Trooper Hit by Car
State troopers are investigating an accident involving one of their own.
Governor Hiring National Firm to Help Alabama’s Troubled Prison System
Gov. Robert Bentley says the he’s bringing in a nationally recognized consulting group to implement reforms at a state prison thrust into the national spotlight over accusations of widespread sexual misconduct.
Local American Idol Contestant Jess Meuse is “Safe”
Jess Meuse makes it through another round of eliminations on American Idol.
Auto Industry Boosting Economy In Crenshaw Co.
The auto industry in Alabama has proved to be a financial boom to state in many ways, and that’s especially true in Crenshaw County.
Families Welcome Montgomery Reservists Back Home
Some Alabama families are welcoming home their loved ones. On Thursday, 20 Air Force reservists landed back on American soil after a 7-month long deployment.
ASU Students Rally For Funding
Even though it’s been a rainy day, that didn’t stop students from Alabama State University from rallying on the steps of the state house in support of their embattled school.
They joined faculty and other supporters to demand that the state treat them fairly.
Montgomery Murder Rate Declines After Centennial Hill Bar Shooting
The city has recorded just one homicide so far this year, which is certainly a change from last year when the city had 14 murders at this time.
