Remembering the April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak
It’s been 12 years since Alabama suffered through the worst tornado outbreak in state history.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Jerry Springer, Talk Show Host and Former Cincinnati Mayor, Dies at 79
Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families, has died at 79.
Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today
The potential for damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes exists for our Thursday. #alwx
Bill Would Give Alabama Parents $6,900 for Private Schools
A proposed educational voucher plan in Alabama would give parents thousands of dollars annually in public funds to pay for private school or homeschooling expenses for their child.
Severe Storm Risk For Thursday
Rain Chances Now Through Sunday
The weather pattern over the River Region is changing, as rain chances return from now through Sunday. There’s a marginal to slight risk of severe thunderstorms on Thursday, with about a 2 out of 5 risk…especially in areas south of Montgomery. Some of the storms may produce 60 mph wind and 1/4″ hail. A few isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled…
AP NFL Mock Draft: Carolina Panthers Projected to Take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1
Alabama’s Bryce Young is an overwhelming favorite to go first in the NFL Draft, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Golden Flake Ending Production at Its Birmingham Plant
An iconic food company will soon be ending production in Alabama.
“Evening of Remembrance” Held for Crime Victims and Their Families
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has held its “Evening of Remembrance” for homicide victims and their families.
UPDATE: Bond Denied for Five of Six Dadeville Mass Shooting Suspects
WAKA 8 has confirmed that bond has been denied for five of the six suspects charged in the mass shooting in Dadeville.
Rain and Storms Today and Thursday
Our streak of calm days will end today, as strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and Thursday. #alwx
