What the Tech? Beware the “Look Who Died” Facebook scam
Law enforcement agencies are alerting Facebook users of what’s being referred to as the “Look who died scam”.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Republicans schedule first presidential debate, but will Trump attend?
A requirement to participate in the Republican presidential debate may keep former President Trump from being on stage.
Utah District bans Bible in elementary and middle schools “due to vulgarity or violence”
A 72,000-student school district in Utah has removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools after a parent complained that some Bible versus are too vulgar or violent for young children.
Yellowhammer Cookie is now the official Alabama state cookie
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to make the Yellowhammer Cookie the official state cookie.
New fire station, training facility coming to Pike Road
The Pike Road Fire Department plans to build the new facilities on Wallahatchie Road, right across from the current Fire Station #1.Â
Alabama lawmakers vote to shield release of their personal information
Alabama lawmakers voted to include themselves as well as judges, law enforcement and prosecutors in shielding personal information from being released on public records.
Former Wetumpka firefighter arrested on child sex charges
Wetumpka police say a former city firefighter has been arrested on child sex charges.
Prattville police need help finding theft suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a woman suspected of shoplifting from Office Depot.
What’s Happening: June 2-4
This is a great weekend to get outdoors, with plenty of events happening in the River Region for you to enjoy — especially if you like to exercise!
Legislature Approves Enhanced Penalties for “Criminal Enterprise”
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to legislation that could lead to lengthier prison sentences for felonies committed as part of a “criminal enterprise.”
