Tickled Pink: See the fun at the 9th Annual Tickled Pink Women's Expo
All of us at WAKA Action 8 would like to thank everyone who came out to our 9th Annual Tickled Pink Women's Expo to help fight breast cancer.
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Tickled Pink: See the reveals of the 2023 Survivor Makeover winners
One of the highlights of WAKA Action 8's Tickled Pink Women's Expo is the final reveals of our Survivor Makeover winners!
UPDATE: Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign.
UPDATE: Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a temporary funding plan, sending it to Senate
The threat of a federal government shutdown was suddenly easing Saturday after the House quickly approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open, once Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage.
Pilot of small plane dies after crash in North Alabama field
One person was killed after a plane crashed on or near a dirt airstrip in a field in Cullman County, a coroner said.
Biden says looming government shutdown isn't his fault. Will Americans agree?
Staring down a likely government shutdown, the White House wants to make sure any blame falls on House Republicans who want spending cuts.
Marshall: Alabama objects to proposed congressional districts designed to boost Black representation
The Alabama attorney general’s office says it opposes all three congressional maps proposed by a court-appointed special master as federal judges begin drawing new lines to create a second majority-Black district in the state or something close to it.
Sheriff: Mother drowns her two children before killing herself in Mobile County
A woman drowned her two children, ages 2 and 5, before she took her own life, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said.
Man killed in crash in Butler County
A man was killed in Butler County when an SUV hit his parked vehicle that he was inside.
Clanton man killed in ATV wreck in Chilton County
A Clanton man was killed in a crash in Chilton County involving an ATV.
Dadeville man dies after crash in Lee County
A Dadeville man has died of the injuries he suffered in a single-car crash in Lee County.
Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas
A man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday.
Cornfield County Farms Pumpkin Patch in Wetumpka opening for season
It's officially fall, which means it's time to visit the pumpkin patch!
What the Tech? Be ready for national Emergency Alert Test Wednesday
Wednesday, October 4th, and approximately 1:20 PM CT, almost every cellphone in the United States will get an alert.
What the Tech? Get crisis help by texting
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness of the rising number of people taking their own lives and the resources available to help.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman,” has died at 90.
Sister of church bombing victim speaks at Selma library
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Dallas County Library hosted an event Thursday afternoon -- that provided some unique insight into the 16th Street Baptist Church terrorist bombing of 1963. Author Lisa McNair…
Alabama Under Fire Alert due to Drought Threat
As the threat of a drought looms across Alabama, The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Alert urging everyone to only burn items outdoors when permitted.
What's Happening: September 29-October 1
You can tell it's fall just by checking out these events happening in the River Region!
House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
House Republicans launched a formal impeachment hearing Thursday against President Joe Biden.
McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
The House and Senate are pursuing different paths to avert a government shutdown even though time is running out before funding expires after midnight on Saturday.
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker will not seek reelection
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker has announced that she will not be seeking re-election.
Pine Level Residents vote to Incorporate Community into Town
Big changes are in the works for the community of Pine Level as the area officially starts the process of becoming a town.
Dallas Co. Courthouse Admin Building Opens in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new Dallas County Courthouse Administrative Building -- is now up and running -- an open for public use. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the new building represents…
Court Square fountain returns to downtown Montgomery
The historic fountain at Court Square in downtown Montgomery is back in place after a restoration.
