Montgomery City, County leaders hold public hearings on broadband
As part of the Montgomery Thrive program, the Montgomery County Commission and the City of Montgomery are conducting a broadband study.
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UPDATE: More than $26,500 raised for injured Montgomery firefighters
A fundraiser to help five Montgomery firefighters who were injured in a house fire last month was a huge success.
Troy University police arrest Prattville man on burglary charges
A Prattville man faces 18 counts of burglary charges after he was arrested by Troy University police.
17-year-old dies after being shot in Demopolis; man under arrest
Demopolis police say a 17-year-old has died after being shot.
ALDOT Director John Cooper arrested in Marshall County
WAKA 8 has learned that the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation has been arrested in Marshall County.
Proposal to end U.S. Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
There appears to be no end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Biden’s pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Mississippi state senator arrested near Foley on DUI charge
A Mississippi state senator has been arrested near the Alabama Gulf Coast for driving under the influence on a highway, authorities announced.
Brundidge couple charged with stealing money from post office
A postal employee and her husband are charged with stealing money from the Brundidge Post Office.
Active Summer Pattern This Week
The storms moving through this morning will kick off a fairly active week of weather. #alwx
Alabama loses second game to Wake Forest in NCAA Super Regional
Tough loss for the Crimson Tide dashes hopes of playing in the College World Series
