What’s Happening: September 12-14
It may not feel like it, but fall is in the air with plenty of outdoor events happening in the River Region this weekend!
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Montgomery man sentenced in death of two-year-old son
A Montgomery man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of his two-year-old son.
FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah college
Federal investigators have released photos of a person of interest in the assassination of conservative political leader Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
1 dead, 1 in custody after fatal shooting in Tuskegee
It happened Thursday morning in the 2900 block of Pruitt Court.
Americans nationwide mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever.
Council on Substance Abuse launches campaign to fight suicide
The Montgomery-based Council on Substance Abuse has started a new campaign to fight suicide.
Gov. Kay Ivey addresses the future of education in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has addressed education leaders about how to best shape the future of education in Alabama.
Tuskegee University police chief relieved of duty
Officials with the university tell Action 8 News that Joshua Phillips is no longer on the job.
ALEA: Threat made to Alabama State University campus was false
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the threat made to Alabama State University that caused classes to be canceled was false.
Alabama native Polly Holliday, TV’s “Flo,” dies at 88
Jasper native Polly Holliday, a Tony Award-nominated screen and stage actor who turned the catchphrase “Kiss my grits!” into a national retort on the long-running CBS sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 88.
