What’s Happening: September 6-8
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Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar and helped launched a long, Grammy-winning career, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.
Judge postpones sentencing in Trump’s hush money case until after the election
A judge has agreed to postpone former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case until after the November election.
Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings
The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a high school in Winder, Georgia, and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in custody after their lawyers decided not to seek bail.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: State veterans affairs commissioner declines Ivey request that he resign
Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has released a statement, declining Gov. Kay Ivey’s request that he resign.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify woman hit, killed by van in Montgomery
A woman has been hit and killed by a van in Montgomery.
Montgomery County’s new Flatwood Community Center building officially opens
The Flatwood Community Center’s grand re-opening showcased new modern amenities.
Report: Jackson Hospital’s bond rating lowered after missed interest payment
A report says Jackson Hospital & Clinic’s bond rating has been lowered based on a missed interest payment.
No. 4 Alabama hosts South Florida in rematch of low-scoring 2023 game
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe finally gets to lead his team against South Florida after being benched for last year’s meeting.
Auburn to host California in rematch of Tigers’ 14-10 victory last season
Auburn is coming off a 73-3 win over FCS Alabama A&M, but gets a bigger test now versus California.
