History of WAKA Action 8
It was March 17, 1960, that Action 8 first signed on the air to serve our part of Alabama.
Glenn Halbrooks
Glenn Halbrooks is the news director for Action 8 News. He joined WAKA in 2003 and was the weeknight anchor/managing editor for 11 years before becoming news director in 2014. He still appears on the anchor desk occasionally.
Glenn is a native Alabamian, born in Huntsville.
He has more than 40 years of experience in TV news. He began reporting at WMAZ in Macon, Georgia, while still in college.
In 1990, Glenn moved to Montgomery and anchored the noon news at WSFA for about two years. He went on to anchor jobs in Birmingham and Chattanooga, Tennessee, before spending several years behind the camera.
Away from the station, Glenn served as president of the Montgomery Rotary Club for 2012-13 and has been recognized as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. He’s involved with several community groups including the Hugh O’Brian Youth leadership organization, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Alabama State University Dept. of Communications.
Glenn is a graduate of The McCallie School in Chattanooga and Mercer University in Macon, where he is a member of Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Articles
Auburn remains atop the AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll; Alabama stays No. 4
Auburn keeps winning games that come down to the wire. It's kept them on top of the AP Top 25, too.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as President Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Life of WWII veteran Romay Davis of Montgomery remembered at funeral
The life of Romay Davis, a World War II veteran who was 104 years old when she died on June 21 in Montgomery, is being remembered by countless people who shared in her life of service to others.
Prattville house fire under investigation
The fire marshal is investigating a house fire in Prattville that left the homeowner with minor injuries.
Life of Montgomery Police Department chaplain remembered
People all across Montgomery are pausing to remember the life of Montgomery Police Department Chaplain Antonio Seales.
Legislature approves healthcare high school in Demopolis
The Alabama Legislature has approved one of the governor's top priorities.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Meet Republican Congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson
Action 8 News is getting you ready for the April 16 runoffs in the District 2 Congressional race. Meet Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 15 million laptop AC adapters recalled
More than 15 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters are being recalled.
Car, train collection of late Montgomery businessman up for auction
A one-of-a-kind collection of cars, trains and other memorabilia sits inside a warehouse in Montgomery, and it's going up for auction.
