What’s Happening: August 2-4
You have plenty of ways to celebrate the back-to-school season throughout the River Region this weekend!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
U.S. makes plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused main plotter of 9/11 attacks
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the mastermind of al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S., has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said.
U.S., Russia complete 24-person prisoner swap
The U.S. and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a deal that involved several countries.
Black and other minority farmers get $2 billion from USDA after discrimination
The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
New Alabama absentee voter law the focus of court battle
A new Alabama law that restricts absentee ballot application assistance is being challenged in federal court.
Former FBI agent sentenced to life in Montgomery for child rape
A former FBI agent has been sentenced to life in prison in Montgomery for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper.
Preparations underway for 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive for Montgomery students
Tie & Doll, Action 8 News, Winn-Dixie and our other partners are preparing for the 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive to benefit needy students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Founder of D.A.T.S.M.O.M. pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering
Following her guilty plea, Dantzler faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, plus an order of restitution to her victims.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank brings food to the people of south Montgomery County
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank has hosted a mobile pantry in south Montgomery County.
Alabama State’s Dozier & McMinn tabbed with Preseason All-American Honors
Alabama State Football
Alabama State Linebacker Rico Dozier and wide receiver Robert McMinn earn Preseason Third-Team All-American honors from Stats Perform.
