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New museum in Mobile tells history of last known slave ship to U.S. and its survivors
A museum that tells the history of the Clotilda — the last ship known to transport Africans to the U.S. for enslavement — has opened in Mobile, 163 years after the vessel arrived in Alabama's Mobile Bay.
Alzheimer’s drug now has full FDA approval, which means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Work to begin for new traffic light in Pike Road
Work is scheduled to start Sunday afternoon for a new traffic light in Pike Road.
7 arrested after Montgomery police chase ends at Sam's Club
Scary moments for shoppers in Montgomery after a police chase ends in and around Sam's Club
Body of Crenshaw County man recovered from river in Covington County
Alabama Marine Police say the body of a Crenshaw County man has been recovered from the Conecuh River near Gantt Lake in Covington County.
U.S. to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine despite domestic, international criticism
President Biden is defending what he said was a “difficult decision” to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, which is being criticized at home and abroad.
U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, closing a warfare chapter dating to World War I
Workers at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky have destroyed rockets filled with GB nerve agent.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Postage stamp prices rise to 66 cents on Sunday
Stamp prices are on the rise, again.
Montgomery Whitewater: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed was on WAKA 8 to talk about the impact of Montgomery Whitewater.
Montgomery Whitewater: Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Doug Singleton
Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Doug Singleton was on WAKA 8 to talk about the impact of Montgomery Whitewater.
What the Tech? Do you really get the best prices on Amazon Prime Day?
Did you ever wonder about the difference between Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Which of the holidays actually offer the best prices?
Montgomery Whitewater to be used for emergency training
Besides all of the fun you can enjoy at Montgomery Whitewater, the new complex will also be used for emergency training.
Behind the scenes at Montgomery Whitewater
The man-made courses at Montgomery Whitewater require a lot of engineering -- and water -- to make them work.
Teenager uses Montgomery Whitewater for U.S. competition training
A teenager is already taking to the course at Montgomery Whitewater to prepare for the U.S. Nationals kayaking competition.
PHOTO GALLERY: Montgomery Whitewater opening day
Here's a look at some of what you'll see when you visit Montgomery Whitewater.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces new military funding
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced new federal funding to support local military installations.
UPDATE: Attempted traffic stop ends with crash, arrest in Elmore County
ALEA says the search for a driver who eluded state troopers in Elmore County has ended with his arrest.
Montgomery Whitewater opens Friday near Downtown Montgomery
Montgomery Whitewater will open to the public for the first time Friday morning, offering rafting, kayaking and a whole lot more.
Montgomery Whitewater: Grand Opening Events
Montgomery Whitewater has its grand opening Friday-Sunday, July 7-9. Here's a look at the events that are planned:
Hundreds celebrate summer learning at Summer Jam 2023
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of Dallas County students wrapped up five weeks of summer-time learning today -- with a fun-filled day of food -- music -- and prizes. Carnival rides. And water…
Montgomery Whitewater: Prices & Activities
Montgomery Whitewater offers a range of activities for rafters and kayakers. Here's a look at what you can do:
What's Happening: July 7-9
Montgomery Whitewater opens on Friday! But that's not all that's going on in the River Region this weekend.
Police chase that started in Autauga County ends on Perry Hill Road in Montgomery
A police chase that started on Interstate 65 in Autauga County ended with a wreck just off Interstate 85 at the Perry Hill Road exit in Montgomery.
What the Tech? How other retailers are competing against Amazon Prime Days
Amazon Prime Days are less than a week away and the company's biggest summer sales event has competition this year.
