Could Raising Taxes Reduce Smoking Deaths?
Researchers looking for ways to reduce smoking deaths say raising taxes could go a long way.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
A new study examining the dangers of distracted driving finds drivers are multi-tasking about 10-percent of the time.
Substance Abuse Among the Mentally Ill
People with severe psychiatric disorders are far more likely to smoke, drink and use drugs.
Stop the Violence Rally in Remembrance of Centennial Hill Bar Victims
The new year brought grieving families together for a concert and rally Wednesday night in hopes of helping to ease the violence in 2014.
Alabama and Oklahoma are ready for blueblood battle in Sugar Bowl
Whatever Bob Stoops may have said about the overall strength of the Southeastern Conference, that apparently doesn’t apply when it comes to the challenge he sees before 11th-ranked Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.
Old Traditions Ring In The New Year
Some Greenville restaurants are serving up what some people call old southern tradition, with tables full of people eating special foods on the first day of the new year to make sure 2014 will be full of good fortune.
Downtown Countdown Organizers Say Event Was Success
Last night, Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of Montgomery’s Downtown Countdown which brought thousands of people to one of the city’s biggest events — the crowds were large, so was it a success?
Shooting Leaves A Troy University Student Dead
A shooting in Crenshaw County that investigators say involved two Troy University students leaves one person dead.
2014 Brings Change To Alabama Voting Law
2014 will change the way that some people vote in the state of Alabama.
Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Death of 18-Year-Old Woman
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office says a 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an 18-year-old woman.
