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.
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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.
Monday Deadline to Register for Nov. 4 Election
This video is no longer available.MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Today is the deadline for Alabamians hoping to vote in the Nov. 4 general election. Voters may download registration forms online or visit their local boards of registrars' office during business…
Court Unseals Divorce File of Ala Federal Judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A court has unsealed the divorce record of an Alabama federal judge arrested on a domestic violence charge in Atlanta in August. Documents from the 2012 breakup between U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller and then-wife Lisa…
Montgomery Sunset Rotary Competition Raises Money for Charity
Fair season may be drawing to a close, but that's no reason to stop playing classic carnival games.
Water War Documentary Screens in Auburn
Alabama's long standing fight over water rights is the subject of a new documentary.
People Gather to Support "Step Out Walk to Diabetes"
People all across the river region descended on the Blount Cultural Park in an effort to combat diabetes.
Remembering Former Alabama Education Association Treasurer Paul Hubbert
Former Alabama Education Association Treasurer Paul Hubbert was Remembered today at a memorial service at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center.
Alabama Nature Center Introduces "Creatures That Roam the Night"
The Alabama Nature Center gives kids and adults alike a chance to see just the kind of creatures that roam the night.
Montgomery Holds Firefighter Combat Challenge
Firefighters from all over the world are in the Capital City for the Firefighter Combat Challenge.
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Works To Clean Up
This Saturday the Ridgecrest area neighborhood association held their last cleanup day.
Are Bama Fans' Expectations too High? Saban thinks So
At his press conference this week addressing the fans, Alabama head coach Nick Saban didn't mix words.
