House Approves Dual Enrollment Bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved an effort to expand a dual enrollment program that lets high school students take job training classes at two-year colleges.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Faith Matters: Surviving Heart Disease
This month, we’ve introduced you to heart disease survivors all across our area. Many of them say having faith has made a big difference in their recoveries. That’s turned one Montgomery couple into active volunteers for heart awareness.
Could Winter Weather Create School Make-Up Day Dilemma?
The winter weather has led some schools to close — adding to the days students have already missed because of the weather. Students may love it, but teachers and parents are concerned about the classroom time that’s lost.
Lawmaker Pushes To Protect Students’ Religious Freedom
Lawmakers in Alabama are focusing on protecting the religious rights of students this year.
A new bill looks to ensure students can express any religion on school grounds.
Man Hit In The Face With A Bat
An argument in Greenville leads to a man getting hit in the face with a bat.
Winter Storm Leads To Flight Cancellations
More than 3,000 flights have been cancelled mostly to and from the South. Winter storms aren’t only affecting North and Central Alabama, flights are being cancelled for hundreds of travelers at Montgomery Regional Airport.
State School Board Taking Over Selma City Schools
The state board of education has voted unanimously to take over Selma City Schools.
Closings and Delays for Thursday
These are the closings and delays for Thursday, due to the threat for winter weather:
Payday Lender Regulation Bill Stalls in Committee
A legislative committee is sending a payday loan regulation bill to a subcommittee, a move that upset the bill’s sponsor.
Bill Prohibits Using Drones to Harass Ala. Hunters
The Alabama Senate has voted to make it a misdemeanor offense to intentionally use a drone to harass someone hunting and fishing legally.
