Syphilis Numbers on the Rise in Montgomery
Post pandemic syphilis numbers have risen to near record breaking heights in Montgomery.
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ALDOT Director John Cooper arrested in Marshall County
WAKA 8 has learned that the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation has been arrested in Marshall County.
Proposal to end U.S. Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
There appears to be no end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Biden’s pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Mississippi state senator arrested near Foley on DUI charge
A Mississippi state senator has been arrested near the Alabama Gulf Coast for driving under the influence on a highway, authorities announced.
Brundidge couple charged with stealing money from post office
A postal employee and her husband are charged with stealing money from the Brundidge Post Office.
Severe Storms Likely Sunday Night Through Monday Morning
An area of low pressure in the mid-level of the atmosphere and a surface cold front approaching our region from Tennessee tonight, will likely trigger some severe thunderstorms across central and south Alabama. The timing of these storms will mainly…
Juvenile shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male injured.
U.S. confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, according to a Biden administration official.
Annual motorcycle ride held in Lowndes County in memory of Sheriff "Big John" Williams
The 4th annual Motorcycle Memorial Scholarship Fund Ride in memory of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams was held in Hayneville Saturday.
First-ever MGM Runway 5K held at Montgomery Regional Airport
Runners got the chance to hit the pavement and see aircraft at the first-ever MGM Runway 5K.
Montgomery County observes National Fishing Day with free fishing
Montgomery County officials observed National Fishing day with free fishing at Elton Dean Park.
UPDATE: Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, died by suicide
Authorities say Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign, died of suicide.
Rain & Thunderstorm Chances Increasing
After a very summer like Saturday across the River Region with sunshine and high temperatures around 90 degrees, rain chances will be increasing for Sunday. Low and mid-level winds from the south and southwest will bring in moist…
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Lee County deputy-involved shooting leaves man dead
A man is dead after the Lee County sheriff says he shot at deputies, who returned fire and struck him.
Alabama prisoner who escaped with jailer's help gets life sentence
An Alabama prisoner received a life sentence for escaping with the help of a jail official who ultimately took her own life as police closed in following a manhunt across three states.
Montgomery Golf Coach inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame
Founder of the Leo Golf Academy in Montgomery, Quincy Leonard, is inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame as "Coach of the Year."
Deadline looms for free removal of tornado debris in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma only have one week left to sign up to have tornado debris removed from their property -- at no charge. Property owners have to sign a…
90% of Alabama's Peach Crop Damaged by Late Freeze
Farmers are fighting to recoup losses as this year's peach supply is cut short due to late freezes earlier in the year.
Roundabout to be built at intersection of two Pike County highways
A roundabout will soon be coming to an intersection of two highways in Pike County.
The Wellness Coalition offers program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes
The Wellness Coalition is offering a year-long program to help people avoid type 2 diabetes.
Trump indictment details released: former president faces 37 counts
Former President Donald Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
Trump-appointed judge who issued rulings favorable to him assigned to oversee criminal case
The assignment of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is a rare bit of positive news for Trump as he faces a criminal indictment of mishandling classified documents.
