What's Happening: April 28-30
There's plenty to do in the River Region this weekend -- including two rodeos! But that's not all.
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Habitat for Humanity Presents New Home to Montgomery Family
They presented the newest home to Ebony Tarrance and her family this morning.
WAKA 8 Launches "Dining for Charities"
WAKA 8 is launching "Dining for Charities" to give you great deals on restaurants and other services, while also helping local non-profits.
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a robbery suspect.
Montgomery Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Drug and Gun Convictions
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to gun and drug charges.
Montgomery Police Searching for Business Burglary Suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a suspect who burglarized a business.
Entire Alabama Senate Supports Cutting State Grocery Tax
Every member of the Alabama Senate is supporting legislation to cut the state sales tax on groceries by half.
Bates House of Turkey Returning to Montgomery
A popular Greenville restaurant is expanding and heading back to Montgomery.
Drew Brees Announced as Faulkner University's 2023 Benefit Dinner Speaker
Faulkner University has announced former NFL quarterback Drew Brees will be the speaker at its 2023 benefit dinner, which raises money for student scholarships.
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.
"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.
Man Charged with Arson in Montgomery
Montgomery Fire/Rescue investigators say a man has been charged with setting a home on fire.
Family Mourns Loss as Phil Dowdell is Laid to Rest
18-year-old Philstavious Dowdell was laid to rest today at Dadeville High School. Dowdell was one of the victims shot and killed at his sister's sweet 16 birthday party.
F-16 fighter jets take final flight in Montgomery
The new F-35A Lightning II jets are slated to arrive in December.
Alabama education director ousted over book's stance on race
Barbara Cooper was forced out as head of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education after Ivey expressed concern over the distribution of the book to state-run pre-kindergartens.
Prattville man uses paramotoring to help with PTSD
David Depinho has been a paramotor pilot since 2019.Â
Funeral arrangements announced for the victims killed in the Dadeville mass shooting
Dadeville High School will hold a virtual day Monday in honor of the celebration of life service for Dowdell.
Alabama corrections supervisor convicted of federal charges
Lorenzo Mills was a sergeant at Draper Correctional Facility in Elmore.
Governor Ivey Signs ‘The Game Plan’ Legislation
Supporters said the legislation is needed to allow the state to compete for economic development projects.
What's Happening: April 21-23
You have a chance to celebrate spring with your dog this weekend in Montgomery. That's just one event that's happening in the River Region.
WAKA welcomes Lindsey Bonner as its new Sports Director
Lindsey is a native of Cartersville, Georgia, and comes to us from KNOP in North Platte, Nebraska.
New Trilogy Hotel Opening in Downtown Montgomery
The building that most people remember as the home of the Montgomery Water Works is opening as a new boutique hotel.
UPDATE: Sixth Arrest Made in Dadeville Mass Shooting
Tallapoosa District Attorney Mike Segrest has announced a sixth arrest in the mass shooting that happened at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville.
Tallapoosa County Schools Offer Grief Support to Students and Staff
Students in the Tallapoosa School System may be facing new challenges this week as they return to school.
House where King planned Alabama marches moving to Michigan
King was inside the home when President Lyndon Johnson announced a bill that would become the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
