Smoking May Hinder Recovering Alcoholics
New research shows smoking may get in the way of recovering alcoholics.
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Dietary Supplements Contain Banned Ingredients
A Harvard study finds about two-thirds of recalled dietary supplements still contain banned ingredients.
What will it take to Win the SEC West?
It's what makes college football so exciting-- bitter rivals battling it out on the field to be number one. Right now, the competition couldn't be much better for the teams in the SEC West.
Voters React to House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Indictment
We continue to follow the arrest of House Speaker Mike Hubbard.
Some Montgomery Co. Commissioners Looking Into Property Tax Increase
Some Montgomery County commissioners want to increase the county's property tax. They say there's not enough money in the budget to fund changes needed in Montgomery.
Comfort Care Hospice Informs About Elderly Abuse
Reports of elderly abuse in the U-S is on the rise, but officials in one county in South Alabama are working hard to keep residents informed, in hopes of preventing it from happening there.
Lawyer: House speaker indictment a political ploy
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - House Speaker Mike Hubbard's attorney says the indictment of Hubbard is political and Attorney General Luther Strange is behind it. Attorney Mark White joined Hubbard and many of his supporters at a news conference Tuesday in…
Montgomery Learning from Last Weeks Ebola Scare
This video is no longer available.City leaders in Montgomery are learning from last week's Ebola scare. Even though it ended up being a false alarm, city leaders say they've learned something from what happened.  The Montgomery Eye Physicians clinic…
Gas Leak at the Governor's Mansion
This video is no longer available.Crews responded this morning to a gas leak at the Governor's mansion. Crews responded to the mansion on south perry street this morning to find that an underground gas line had been hit. Fire and hazmat crews…
Cow's Milk Important for Vitamin D
Children who drink rice, almond, soy or goat's milk are more than twice as likely to be deficient in vitamin D than children who drink milk from cows.
Living with Smoker Like Living in Air Pollution
Scottish researchers say living with a cigarette smoker is like living in a big city with extreme air pollution.
More Doctors Visits Could Mean Lower Blood Pressure
A study in the journal 'Circulation' finds people who visit their doctor at least twice a year are more likely to keep their blood pressure in check.
Ala Officer Faces More Sex Charges
ALABASTER, Ala. (AP) - A Birmingham police officer charged with sexually abusing a child is facing additional charges. Alabaster police say 29-year-old Joshua Herbinger is now charged with first-degree rape. The case involves a woman. The Alabaster man was charged…
Alabama Small Business Panel Set for First Meeting
A commission set up by the governor to assist small business development is set for its first meeting.
Montgomery Bus System Cutback Concerns
Montgomery's bus system is facing some challenges. And it could be in danger of going away.
Speaker Mike Hubbard Arrested, Released and Back on the Campaign Trail
Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was arrested Monday afternoon on charges of felony ethics violations. If convicted, Hubbard faces anywhere between two and 20 years in prison.
What City, State Officials Learned After Montgomery Ebola Scare
It's a scare no city wants to hear -- someone there infected with Ebola. That's exactly what happened in Montgomery last week... but that Ebola infection was a false alarm.
Pecan Season In Full Swing For Priester's Pecans
With fall officially here, that means one thing for one South Alabama business. Getting ready for pecan season and the thousands of visitors lining up to get some tasty treats.
Darryl Hood
Darryl Hood joined WAKA in October 2014 and anchors Action 8 News weeknights at 6 & 10PM. Darryl is an accomplished award-winning broadcast journalist with nearly two decades of experience as a news anchor and reporter. Darryl knew since the…
Children Being Given Medicine Incorrectly
Tens of thousands of children every year are given the wrong medicine or an incorrect dose according to a new study.
Anxiety, Depression Likely After Heart Attack
New research finds women are more likely to develop anxiety and depression after a heart attack.
Implantable Eye Could Replace Reading Glasses
You may not need those reading glasses forever.
Mourners Gather to Remember Paul Hubbert
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Friends and relatives gathered in Montgomery to remember former teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert.
