Hot and humid Friday with weekend heat relief
Friday will once again feature oppressive heat but heat relief is on the way for the weekend! #alwx
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What’s Happening: July 21-23
There’s plenty to do in the River Region this weekend — from taking a safari to celebrating Christmas!
What the Tech? Netflix ends its cheapest ad-free subscription plan
Without warning or even an official announcement, Netflix eliminated its cheapest ad-free subscription plan.
Alabama lawmakers are divided on eve of congressional redistricting deadline
On the eve of a court deadline, Alabama lawmakers were still divided Thursday over the map designating new congressional districts and sparred over what constitutes an “opportunity” district that the state was ordered to create for Black voters.
Alabama Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend runs July 21-23
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Montgomery County Health Department now offering fast track sexual health testing
Confidential testing includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
Alabama to carry out first lethal injection after review of execution procedures
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Montgomery man killed in Interstate 85 crash
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I-TEAM: $12,500 reward offered in Butler Co. double murder
Devante Section and Isiah Maxwell were found dead in a burned car in Butler County.
Extreme heat continues
Yet another extremely dangerous day is in store for us today with heat indices nearing 110°. #alwx
