Selma names interim chief of police
Mayor Moss says Chief Michael Perry will take over the role effective immediately.
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Less than two months away from the Alabama State Games
This year's games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County.
Montgomery police arrest man in deadly shooting
It happened on Thursday, March 20, 2025 around 7:20 a.m. in the 700 block of Havelock Lane.
Opelika man arrested for rape and sodomy
Officials say an investigation began on March 25 after the victim reported that the abuse had been occurring over several years.
Local Pastor recalls 15 year journey with kidney disease and the stranger who donated their kidney to him
Michael McCurry suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease for 15 years until the day a stranger felt called by God to donate her own kidney.
Town council moves forward with bid for new Pike Road fire station
The new fire station will be located on Wallahatchie Road just across the road from the current facility.
What The Tech: How to correctly unsubscribe from emails
Clicking “unsubscribe” in a scam email tells the sender your email is active and that you’re paying attention. That can lead to more spam.
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Pike Road Firehouse Subs celebrates ribbon cutting
The national sandwich restaurant is located in the new Merry Corners development at the corner of Vaughn Road and Pike Road.
Man sentenced in murder of fellow Alabama State University student
Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver says Ivry Hall will serve life in prison for fatally shooting Adam Dowdell in 2020.
Upcoming conference to focus on empowering women
The Brace for Impact Women's Conference will take place April 16-18 at Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Montgomery.
Montgomery County commissioner to host Fair Housing Summit
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Rosa Parks Museum's Children's Wing.
Brantwood Children's Home to hold annual kickball fundraiser
The 7th annual Kickball Classic will take place on Saturday, April 18 at DABOS Park.
Upcoming event looks to bring awareness to rare disease
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery.
What the Tech App of the Day: Edits
You can type out what you want to say, and the words scroll on your screen while you record. It’s a simple feature, but it makes a big difference if you’re talking on camera.
3rd Annual Abilities Awareness Fashion Show hosted by the STAAR program
It's the 3rd year of the STAAR program's fashion show and all of the kids put on their best runway walk in Montgomery Sunday.
Four killed in 48 hours during violent weekend in Montgomery
Four people were killed in a series of shootings over a 48-hour period in Montgomery, prompting the city’s police chief to condemn the violence as “senseless.”
T.J. Maxx opens up new location in Wetumpka
The city of Wetumpka has officially gained a new shopping center.
2 dead, 2 injured in four separate shootings in Montgomery
Montgomery police have been busy this weekend working several shootings, two of which were deadly.
Montgomery police make capital murder arrest following fatal shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest following a fatal shooting on West South Boulevard.
WAKA honored with two ABBY Awards from the Alabama Broadcasters Association
WAKA Action 8 News has received two ABBY Awards for excellence from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
Selma police chief put on administrative leave
The Selma City Council has voted to put Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford on administrative leave.
22nd annual Autism Crawfish Boil at DABOS Park in Montgomery
Thousands showed up throughout the day Saturday to enjoy some crawfish, live music, and fun with friends and family, while supporting a great cause for their fellow Alabamians.
Hundreds come out to "Politics in the Park" candidate forum in Pine Level
Many local and state officials gathered in Pine Level to campaign and talk with eligible voters Saturday.
