What The Tech: Protecting your Wi-Fi routers against hackers
Some passwords need to be changed regularly, but your home Wi-Fi router? That one needs be changed at least once: right after you plug it in.
Justin Walker
Justin Walker returned to WAKA Action 8 News in July 2025. He joins Savanna Sabb as co-anchor of Action 8 News Rising on weekday mornings from 4:30 to 7:00 AM.
Justin is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2008 with a broadcast journalism major and political science minor. While in college, he volunteered for the university’s award-winning Troy TrojanVision News station, where he anchored, reported and co-produced newscasts.
While in college, Justin interned at WAKA Action 8 News, before getting hired as a reporter in our Troy bureau from 2018 to 2020.
During his first stint at Action 8, Justin covered many events throughout south and central Alabama, including the 2019 Wetumpka tornado and the death and funeral of Lowndes County Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams.
Justin has also worked at television stations in Dothan, Alabama, and in Lexington, Kentucky. He loves covering events in the community, political news and providing a voice to the voiceless.
Justin is a Covington County native, growing up in the rural town of Red Level, near Andalusia. Notable figures from Red Level include Luther Terry, who was surgeon general of the United States when tobacco packaging warning messages were first released and Eugene Crum Foshee, an Alabama state legislator.
When he’s not bringing you the latest news, you can find Justin on a tennis court, a running trail or hanging at the beach with family and friends.
He is also a HUGE Auburn Tiger fan (War Eagle) and loves all things sports.
If you have story or tip you’d like to share with Justin, feel free email him.
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Juvenile injured in early morning car accident, shooting in Montgomery
According to MPD, fire medics responded around 1:57 A.M. to a vehicle accident in the area of April Street and Bowman Street. When medics arrived, they found a juvenile male who had life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.
What The Tech: How a new web browser uses AI to search
Browsers have come a long way since the days of 'dial up'. And now there's one with built-in artificial intelligence that might change how you search forever.
What the Tech: Why parents should keep an eye on their kids’ phones
When parents glance at their kid's phone, they might see some strange acronyms like CD9, KMS, or LMIRL. Ask the kids and they'll throw a smoke screen. But these acronyms can be red flags.
Man injured in Tuesday shooting
According to MPD, officers responded to a local hospital around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday for a person shot.
What The Tech: Are smart tv’s spying on you?
Smart TVs are designed to track what you watch, how long you watch it, and even what you search for. Manufacturers call this "post-purchase monetization".
Montgomery prepares for 2025 ESPN ‘Red Tails Classic’ at Cramton Bowl
In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and the enduring legacy of HBCU excellence, the City of Montgomery will host the 2025 ESPN Red Tails Classic on Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl
Montgomery man arrested on charges of firing into police officer’s vehicle
Montgomery police have charged 22-year-old Zachery McQueen with attempted murder and firing a gun into an occupied vehicle.
Auburn University celebrates 25 years of the ‘War Eagle Flyover’ tradition
This fall will be filled with events, new merchandise, and fundraising to celebrate the War Eagle Tradition's 25th year.
College football returns as Montgomery prepares for FCS ESPN Kickoff Game
The FCS ESPN Kickoff Game will take place August 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl, with Mercer University and the University of California, Davis set to take the field in a nationally broadcast on ESPN.
