Autauga County Sheriff’s Office holding fundraising rodeo
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is holding a rodeo this weekend in Autaugaville to help raise money for its operations.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What’s Happening: February 16-18
If you like getting out to eat, there are plenty of places to go this weekend in the River Region!
Conecuh Sausage to build second production facility in Andalusia
Evergreen-based Conecuh Sausage has announced that it will open a second production facility in Andalusia to keep up with demand for its iconic products.
Lawsuit: First nitrogen execution was a “botched” human experiment
An Alabama death row inmate has filed a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions, arguing that the first person in the nation put to death by that method shook violently for several minutes in “a human experiment that officials botched miserably.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
Montgomery police have announced they are launching a homicide investigation following the death of a shooting victim.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 18-year-old charged in 16-year-old’s shooting death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they’ve now charged a fourth suspect in a teenager’s murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling bills pass Alabama House
The Alabama House has approved gambling bills that move on to the Senate and possibly to the November ballot for voters to decide.
White House: Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.
Montgomery man charged with six counts of reporting false incidents
Prattville police say a Montgomery man who works for the Montgomery Police Department faces six counts of falsely reporting incidents.
Alabama Senate votes to change archives oversight after LGBTQ+ lecture
State senators also approved legislation that would allow local government officials to dismiss library board members they appointed if they become displeased with their performance.
