What The Tech: Protecting yourself against porch pirates
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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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What the Tech: What is the best time to shop online?
Shopping online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday has become a sport. Prices jump, fall, sell out, reload, and change again in a matter of hours. What most people do not realize is that timing matters just as much as the deals themselves.
Birmingham teenager killed in car wreck in Chilton County
The single-vehicle crash that happened around 8:33 p.m. Monday, November 24th on Interstate 65, about mile north of Jemison, in Chilton County.
What The Tech: Simple tips for a phone-free Thanksgiving
If you are trying to create a phone free Thanksgiving without being the rude host, there is a simple and polite way to encourage everyone to put the devices away.
Lanes closed after multi-car crash on I-85 in Macon County
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:49 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, has caused a lane closure.
What the Tech App of the Day: Tasty
Whether you're hosting a massive family feast or just bringing a dish to a friend's potluck, amateur chefs everywhere are looking for that perfect, show-stopping recipe.
What The Tech: How to back up your entire Facebook profile information
If you forget the password or get a new computer where you’re not already logged in, Facebook will let you create a new password but it gets complicated if you don’t have access to the email or phone number you had when you first signed up.
What The Tech: Keep your kids safe in Roblox chat rooms
Roblox, one of the world's most popular games for children, is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.
What The Tech: How Cloudflare’s breakdown disrupted the online world
Most of us view the internet as a collection of websites and apps. But behind the scenes, a handful of companies are the backbone, keeping the whole system running. When one of these companies experiences trouble, the disruption is felt by everyone.
What The Tech: Tips to save money on shipping without an Amazon Prime subscription
More than 200 million people pay $140 for Amazon Prime. That's a good deal for some, but if you only use it for free shipping, it's not that great of a deal.
