Some say Montgomery is experiencing a garbage crisis with trash left streetside
Some areas in Montgomery see trash heaps linger for nearly a month.
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High-tech tool aims to ignite learning for Head Start students
From the West Alabama Newsroom--Â Head Start Schools around Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo and Choctaw counties have a new high-tech tool to help give kids a solid educational foundation to build on. The IgniteTable is an…
UPDATE: Man turns himself in, faces charge in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
Montgomery police say a man has turned himself in and is being charged in connection to Saturday's brawl at the riverfront downtown.
Pilot walks away after making emergency landing in Elmore County
A pilot from Florida was lucky to walk away unhurt after making an emergency landing in Elmore County.
RIVERFRONT BRAWL: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issues new statement
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issued a new statement Friday afternoon on the riverfront brawl.
Special counsel named in probe of Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election.
State commission approves companies to grow, distribute medical marijuana in Alabama
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded new licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana after discovering problems with the initial selection process.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: See interviews with all candidates for mayor
WAKA Action 8 News has asked all four candidates for mayor about their vision for the future of the city. Here's how to watch those interviews.
Students in Montgomery Public Schools start the new school year
Thursday was the first day of school for students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Business of suspected Riverboat brawler protested in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of protestors -- picketed outside a Selma convenience store -- run by one of the suspects in the Riverboat Brawl. About a dozen protestors -- including Selma…
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor. Mayor Steven Reed told us why he wants a second term.
What's Happening: August 11-13
Whether you want to exercise, eat or create, there's something for you to do this weekend in the River Region!
Montgomery Salvation Army under new leadership
Majors Butch and Lisa Frost come to the Capital City from Des Moines, Iowa.
Trenholm, Tuskegee form partnership to help students transfer easier
Trenholm State Community College and Tuskegee University have formed a partnership that will provide a seamless transfer process for Trenholm State students to complete their bachelor's degree.
4th person arrested in Riverfront brawl
21-year-old Mary Todd turned herself in Thursday and is currently in the municipal jail.
Union Springs police searching for missing man
36-year-old Steven Bryan Peel was last seen on August 6 leaving the area of Locke Court and has not returned.
WATCH: Prattville YMCA preparing for annual Sink-a-palooza fundraiser
Sink-a-palooza will take place on Saturday, August 19 at Prattville’s Willis Bradford Branch.
3 Degree Guarantee: Eastern Hills Baptist Church gets $1,450 check
Johnny Adams Law Firm and WAKA Action 8 News are giving a check to Eastern Hills Baptist Church.
UPDATE: Two more suspects turn themselves in on charges in the Montgomery riverfront brawl
Montgomery police say two more suspects have turned themselves in to face charges in the brawl that happened on a riverfront boat dock Saturday night.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidate Barrett Gilbreath
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor. Meet candidate Barrett Gilbreath.
SAVING SELMA: Tornado damage repairs underway at Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium in Selma took a direct hit from the January 12 tornado, but repairs are underway to get it ready for high school football season.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidate Victorrus Felder
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor.
What the Tech? App of the Day: TV Guide
Here's a solution to the feature that's missing from YouTubeTV, Hulu and the rest -- TV listings.
Nearly 300 jobs coming to Tuskegee in manufacturing plant investment
A company plans to invest $43 million to start a manufacturing operation in Tuskegee.
Ex-Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-plus years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Nevada
Former Las Vegas Raider and Alabama Wide Receiver, Henry Ruggs III, was sentenced to 3-plus years in Prison.
