MIAMI (AP) - The organization that names tropical storms and hurricanes says it will retire the names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia following the 2015 season. The World Meteorological Organization announced Monday that Elsa and Julian will be used for future…
[gtxvideo vid="aMYjmI5D" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aMYjmI5D-120.jpg?cachebust=1461690726741" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_25_22_04_27"] The Confederate Monument stands tall on the Capitol grounds dating back to the 1880's in memorial of the 122 thousand soldiers of the Confederacy. "It's where we were, what we did, where we came…
[gtxvideo vid="wxNpMZXi" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxNpMZXi-120.jpg?cachebust=1461627370811" vtitle="community college tuition raise"] It is never something students like to hear, but college tuition is increasing again. The Alabama Community College System board of trustees approved a $2 increase per credit hour. The increase aims to improve…
Lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the final five days of the legislative session. Legislators will decide the fate of dozens of high-profile bills. Here's a look at some of the top issues. ___ FALLOUT FROM GOVERNOR'S SCANDAL House…
A state tax break that some say sparked a renaissance in downtown Birmingham and elsewhere will end unless Alabama senators agree to extend the program. A bill to extend the tax credits for seven years has stalled amid opposition from…
Airbus officials say the company has delivered its first aircraft to be produced in the United States. Officials say employees at the company's manufacturing plant in Mobile, Alabama, presented the Airbus A321 to JetBlue…
The Justice Department has approved Charter's bid to buy Time Warner Cable and create another cable giant. Buying Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will turn Charter Communications, a mid-size cable company, into the country's No. 2 home Internet…
Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found hanging from a tree in Union Springs over the weekend. Union Springs Police say the body of 35-year old Sergio Diaz was found hanging from a deer stand in…
Montgomery Academy students will surprise 18-year-old girl named Hallie with the news she will travel to meet Justin Bieber for her magic moment. Hallie suffered a brain aneurysm at age 13 and the students at Montgomery Academy have been raising…
A State Auditor's meeting to receive documents from Gov. Robert Bentley and take his testimony under oath will be a public meeting. State Auditor Jim Zeigler says research indicates that such a meeting would not fit under any recognized exception…
The Montgomery Police Department has identified the victim of a weekend fatal shooting as 55-year-old Charles Jones Jr. of Montgomery. MPD initiated a homicide investigation into Jones’s death following the April 23 shooting. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block…
The state of Georgia eliminated the official holiday for "Confederate Memorial Day" last year. They officially changed the name to "State Holiday". Alabama continues to commemorate Confederate…
From the Food and Drug Administration: "CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington is voluntarily recalling fifteen frozen vegetable items that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…
Law Day is a chance for law enforcement to be honored and thanked for the services they provide to the community. St. John's AME Church celebrated the day a little early with a service dedicated specifically to law. The theme…
Former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. has died at the age of 91. His son told The Associated Press that he died Sunday morning at his home in Montgomery. Hooper Sr. was elected to serve as Chief Justice of the…
[gtxvideo vid="VYTR0ujQ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VYTR0ujQ-120.jpg?cachebust=1461685186557" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_25_18_05_21"] Saturday marked a historic moment at Wetumpka Elementary School. The school received a historic marker in honor of Welton Blanton Doby High School. Doby High School was a segregated school in the early 60's.…
Troyfest officially kicks off in downtown Troy. The 2-day festival features dozens of area artists. It also features entertainment and several vendors. Organizers say Troyfest is an exciting time for the city of Troy especially for businesses on the square.…
Saturday was your chance to take part in Montgomery's version of the Amazing Race! It's called the Urban challenge. About twenty teams of two signed up to solve puzzles across downtown. At each stop they were asked to do different tasks, including…
People came out to Old Alabama Town in Montgomery today to take a look inside a book. It was all part of the 11th annual Alabama Book Festival. Authors were on hand for special book signings and for readings. The free event promotes…
The YMCA is hoping to get kids up and moving today as they celebrate healthy kids day. Every YMCA in the river region participated in the fun event. There were things for kids of all ages, from zumba to tee ball…
Auburn police have arrested 33-year-old Tarabien Cobb, age 33 for capital murder in connection with an Auburn club shooting. that left 3 dead. Authorities say the shooting happened near Mr. D's Lounge on Lee Rd. 83. Police arrived at the club…
[gtxvideo vid="MebV73VI" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MebV73VI-120.jpg?cachebust=1461595098175" vtitle="WAKA_2016_04_22_22_00_48"] It's the 8th annual CloverJam at Huntington-- A time to gather together, enjoying food and music. "Huntington really centers itself on bringing in the community, like we are centered in the heart of the Cloverdale…
Preparations are underway for Troy Fest 2016. The festival showcases the work of local artists including students. Several vendors are expected to fill Troy's downtown square along with thousands of people for the festival. Downtown businesses and hotels have spent…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Battle of Selma Civil War Re-enactment continues in Selma. The four-day event shifted into high gear today, kicking off a full weekend of events and activities. Reenactors brought the 1860s to life for…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is not responding to the state auditor's order to testify before him. Bentley issued the statement Friday, a day after State Auditor Jim Zeigler said he was ordering Bentley to appear before him to…
