Ellianos Coffee coming to Pike Road, East Montgomery
Construction is already underway for the Pike Road location.
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Tallassee Man, Woman Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Woman Found in Macon County
A man and woman from Tallassee are each charged with two counts of capital murder following the death of a pregnant Montgomery woman whose body was found in Macon County.
Tommy Merrick Wins Special Election for Prattville City Council
Thomas "Tommy" Merrick has won a special election for a seat on the Prattville City Council.
Pike Road Football Coach Ed Rigby Resigns After One Season
Sources at Pike Road High School confirm that Ed Rigby has resigned as Head Football Coach of the Patriots.
Deatsville Man Faces Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Juvenile Family Member
Millbrook police say they've arrested a man who's accused of sexual abuse involving a juvenile family member.
Motorcyclist Dies in Montgomery Crash
Montgomery police say a motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with another vehicle.
WATCH: "Making History Today" a WAKA 8 Black History Month Special
WAKA 8 recently presented “Making History Today,” a 30-minute special to celebrate Black History Month. This special profiled many local people who are making a difference in their communities.
Montgomery Man Dies after Being Shot
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died after being shot late Saturday night.
Pastor, Who's the Half-Brother of Rev. Al Sharpton, Pleads Guilty to Charges in Montgomery Federal Court
An Alabama pastor and voting rights activist, who is the half-brother of the Rev. Al Sharpton, pleaded guilty Friday to federal tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy charges.
Montgomery Police: Drug Bust Nets Marijuana, Fentanyl, Stolen Gun
Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to a man's arrest.
Prattville Restaurant Ready to Reopen after Fire
Uncle Mick's Cajun Market and Cafe is preparing to reopen after a devastating fire last year.
Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama Will Resume Executions
An internal review of Alabama's execution procedures is complete and the state will resume lethal injections, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday.
Montgomery Man Publishes Book Tracing Family Roots
When Charles Everett IV began writing a letter to his children, it took him down a path that would lead to a published book.
Bill to Change "Good Time" Law Named for Slain Bibb County Deputy
Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson was shot and killed in 2022 by a man authorities said had his prison sentence shortened under Alabama's good-time behavior incentive law despite escaping from a prison work release center in 2019.
What's Happening: February 24-26
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region for you to check out this weekend.
Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest after Man's Death
Montgomery police have charged a person with murder following a man's death.
Walgreens Closes Store on West Fairview Avenue
Walgreens has one fewer location in Montgomery.
Whataburger Coming to Prattville
Whataburger has announced that it will be opening a location in Prattville.
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 24-26
From Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, you can buy supplies and equipment to get you ready for severe weather season without having to pay state sales tax. Some cities and counties are also dropping their taxes on these items.
UPDATE: Suspected Gun That Led to School Lockdowns in Eclectic Was a Bluetooth Device
Eclectic Police Chief Richard Head told WAKA 8 Thursday morning that the suspected gun that led to school lockdowns on Wednesday was actually just a Bluetooth device.
Prattville Firefighters Battle House Fire
Prattville firefighters spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a house fire.
Elmore County High School Placed on Soft Lockdown Wednesday
Elmore County High School and other schools in Eclectic were placed on soft lockdown Wednesday after police got a report that someone had seen two juveniles with a gun on the streets of Eclectic.
Reaction to Mayor Reed's Audio Recording, Allegation of Extortion Attempt
WAKA 8 hit the streets of Montgomery to get your reaction to the ongoing story involving the audio clips of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and his allegation that a community leader used them as part of an extortion attempt.
Alabama Prison Chief Says Lack of Staffing Remains Top Issue
The head of Alabama's prison system says staffing remains “the number one issue” and is looking to a combination of outsourcing and pay and benefit changes to increase the number of officers.
Charles Lee Responds to Mayor Steven Reed's Accusation of Extortion Attempt
Montgomery businessman and non-profit owner Charles Lee has spoken to WAKA 8 about the claim by Mayor Steven Reed that Lee tried to extort money from the city.
