What’s Happening: September 1-3
The start of September means the start of college football, and there’s plenty of that in the River Region this weekend!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Alabama lawmaker agrees to plead guilty to voter fraud, will resign from office
An Alabama legislator has agreed to plead guilty to a felony voter fraud charge that he used a fraudulent address to run for office in a district where he did not live, according to an agreement filed Thursday.
Marshall says Alabama can prosecute people who help women travel for abortions
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has argued in a court filing that the state has the authority to bring conspiracy charges against groups who help women travel to another state for an abortion.
Widening of a small part of Interstate 65 between Montgomery and Birmingham announced
A section of Interstate 65 in Shelby County is scheduled to be widened to ease traffic congestion between Montgomery and Birmingham.
No. 4 Alabama breaks in new starting quarterback against Middle Tennessee
Jalen Milroe will be Alabama’s starting quarterback against Middle Tennessee.
Auburn kicks off Hugh Freeze era against UMass with Payton Thorne as quarterback
It’s the debut for Auburn coach Hugh Freeze in his return to the Southeastern Conference.
Two teenagers charged with killing 16-year-old in Montgomery
Two teenagers have been charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Montgomery.
Three businesses announced for new Merry Corners shopping center in Pike Road
The Trotman Company said site work is underway on the property.
Calm and comfy Thursday but rain returns Friday
A very calm and comfortable day is in store for Thursday before persistent rain chances will be present for Friday. #alwx
PHOTOS: Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power
Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm.
