Maxwell AFB becomes FEMA staging area for Hurricane Idalia response
Maxwell Air Force Base is serving as a staging area for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Montgomery police want to find “person of interest” in fatal shooting
Montgomery police need your help finding a “person of interest” in a man’s shooting death.
State grocery tax to drop by 1% on Friday
You will get a bit of a break on your grocery bill in Alabama starting Friday, September 1.
LAMP again ranked No. 1 public high school in Alabama
The Loveless Academic Magnet Program in Montgomery — LAMP for short — has again been ranked as the top public high school in Alabama.
CBS to air television tribute to Bob Barker
CBS is giving the late game show host Bob Barker a prime-time tribute special that will air on WAKA Action 8 Thursday night.
Stronger storms this afternoon; Idalia moving north
Rain chances will be on the increase this afternoon similar to what we saw yesterday. Also Idalia has became a hurricane and is approaching Florida. #alwx
Marion Military Institute to get $34 million in federal money
Marion Military Institute in Perry County will be getting $34 million in federal money to build a math and science building.
Thousands in Montgomery for U.S. Air Force Technology Conference
Thousands of people are in Montgomery this week for the U.S. Air Force Technology Conference.
Fiery wreck shuts down I-85 Southbound in Montgomery
A fiery wreck shuts down part of Interstate 85 southbound in Montgomery, with traffic being detoured.
Rain and storms this afternoon; Idalia strengthening
Once again showers and storms will be possible this afternoon as a boundary remains overhead. Idalia is also strengthening ahead of tomorrow’s expected landfall. #alwx
