2014 Scale Back Alabama Kicks Off
It’s a new year… And for many it’s time to get back to getting healthy.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Supt. Margaret Allen Plans Future of Montgomery Public Schools
Just days after accepting the position as superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, Margaret Allen sat down with Alabama News Network today to address parents concerns and lay out her vision for the future of the school system.
Montgomery City Leaders Tearing Down Eyesore Homes
In Montgomery — the city council is demolishing vacant homes that have become eyesores. Council members say they want to clean up the city and cut down on crime.
Push To Make Open Meetings Law Even Stronger
Governor Bentley wants to make a law that allows open access to government meetings even stronger.
The state already has what’s called an open meetings law, but a new bill would make sure that it applies to lawmakers as well.
Montgomery Police to Begin Towing Uninsured Drivers in Wrecks
Starting February 1st, your car will be towed if you don’t have liability insurance in addition to your license and registration, if you’re involved in a wreck.
Crenshaw County Schools Rank #1 For Graduation Rates
High school graduation rates are up for Alabama, but one county in South Alabama takes the number one spot for the entire state.
Alabama Bureau of Investigation Looks into the Hanging of an Inmate
The Alabama Bureau of Investigation is looking into the hanging of an inmate at the Dallas County Jail.
2014 Scale Back Alabama Kickoff
If you are putting off that new year’s resolution of weight loss, the Alabama Department of Public Health is attempting to motivate you to lose those extra pounds
Breaking News: Dallas County Man Killed after Store Shooting in Orrville
A Dallas County man is killed after a shooting at a Dollar General store in Orrville. Investigators say the man entered the store with a gun and began waving it around as he walked around the store.
Mayor Todd Strange Vetoes Ordinance Raising Minimum Age to Enter Bars
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange is vetoing an ordinance passed by the city council that raised the legal age to enter a bar or lounge from 19 to 21.
