What’s Happening: March 10-12
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region for you to check out this weekend.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Arkansas Holds Off Auburn for 76-73 Victory in SEC Tournament
Auburn used a 15-6 run for a 73-72 lead with 41 seconds remaining for its only lead since scoring the first two points of the game, but still ended up falling to Arkansas.
State Officials Honor Retired Sen. Richard Shelby, “Alabama’s Greatest Builder”
Gov. Kay Ivey and other state officials paid tribute to former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, saying he transformed the economic and education landscape of the state during his decades of public service.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Plan for Federal American Rescue Plan Money
Alabama lawmakers have advanced a spending plan to use the state’s final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds.
Two dead, one injured in Selma shooting
The shooting happened around 11:00 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Cummings Circle.
Several Cool and Rainy Days Ahead
Rain chances are back in the forecast, and will hang around for the next several days along with cooler temperatures… #alwx
Alabama Lawmakers Begin Special Session on What to Do with $1 Billion in Federal Relief Money
Here’s how Alabama might spend the remaining $1 billion in federal pandemic relief money.
Democrats in Alabama Legislature Seek Repeal or Exemptions in State Abortion Ban
Alabama’s abortion ban allows no exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest. Democrats in the Alabama Legislature want to change that.
Alabama Basketball Star Brandon Miller Calls Fatal Shooting “Really Heartbreaking”
Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller spoke about being at the scene of a fatal shooting that killed a 23-year-old mother, saying he will “never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones.”
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Charge Man with Capital Murder in Shooting Death
Montgomery police have charged a man with capital murder in another man’s shooting death.
