WAKA debuts new classic cartoon TV channel
WAKA Action 8 has debuted a new TV channel dedicated to classic cartoons.
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Man killed in pickup truck crash in Autauga County
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Autauga County.
Hurricane Beryl hits Texas as Category 1 storm
Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas early Monday with heavy rains and powerful winds, knocking out power to 1.5 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded residents.
An unsung hero of the civil rights movement honored with a special celebration Sunday
Reverend Richard Boone was instrumental in bringing the federal food stamp program to Alabama, and he was unjustly thrown in jail numerous times for activism
Fire damages home in Montgomery County
A home in the Rolling Hills neighborhood off of U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County has been damaged in a fire.
Another heat advisory Sunday, elevated rain chances continue
Sunday looks like *another* very hot day. Showers and storms become scattered about during the afternoon. However, temperatures reach the mid 90s in several locations before cooling rain arrives.
Man shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
A man is recovering after being shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Campaign 2024: Biden dismisses age questions in exclusive ABC News interview
President Biden used this highly anticipated TV interview to repeatedly reject taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term.
Developers speak out after Montgomery mayor vetoes approved zoning request
The city council took up the veto in its meeting earlier this week, but the effort to overturn it failed by one vote.
Very hot and humid weather with scattered storms this weekend
The weekend looks hot, with high temperatures in the mid 90s Saturday and Sunday. A heat advisory covers most of central and south Alabama Saturday.
Alabama state senator critically hurt in jet-ski crash
A crash involving two jet skis has left an Alabama state senator critically injured.
What the Tech: What to do if your phone falls into water
If your phone falls into water, should you turn it off? Put it in rice? Leave it in the sun? Here are the best ways to dry out your phone and to keep it working.
What's Happening: July 5-7
Independence Day may be over, but there are still plenty of things to do in the River Region during this long holiday weekend!
MPD: Two teenagers killed in domestic situation
Montgomery police say two teenagers are dead after a domestic situation.
Hurricane Beryl slams into Mexico’s coast as a Category 2 storm; 11 dead across the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl roared ashore on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula near the resort town of Tulum as a Category 2 storm early Friday.
Hundreds come out for annual Independence Day parade in Prattville
The annual Prattville Independence Day parade had a theme of "Party in the U.S.A." this year.
Lions Club barbecue is an Independence Day tradition in Prattville
Most folks think of fireworks and parades when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. But in Prattville, barbecue is an important part of the city's 4th of July traditions.
Boats fill Kowaliga Marina at Lake Martin for boat parade
Plenty of people took to the waters of Lake Martin for the Independence Day boat parade on Thursday.
Very hot, humid weather with some showers, storms this weekend
Very hot and humid weather continues Friday across central and south Alabama. Another heat advisory covers all of our area. Afternoon heat indices peak near or above 105°.
Fireworks light up the sky in Dallas Co. for 4th of July celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Independence Day celebration -- is like Christmas in July. It brings families and friends together to enjoy good food -- and hot fun in the summertime. The Fourth…
Luverne man dies in Crenshaw County crash
The crash occurred on Crenshaw County 50, approximately 10 miles north of Luverne.
President Biden to appear on ABC for first interview since presidential debate
President Joe Biden will sit down with ABC News for a Friday night primetime TV special in his first television interview since last week's presidential debate.
3 Degree Guarantee: Oxford House gets $1,450 check
We are presenting another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
A very hot, humid Independence Day with some showers, storms
Before cooling rain arrives, many locations could warm into the mid 90s. Meanwhile, heat indices peak near or above 105°. A heat advisory covers our entire area Thursday.
