Man Shot at Intersection of Monticello Drive and East Shirley Lane in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
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Bill Would Put Limits on Drag Shows in Alabama
Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present.
Crime Victims Remembered at Vigil in Downtown Montgomery
A vigil was held in downtown Montgomery to remember the victims of crime and to support their families.
Camden Brothers Arrested After Courtroom Attack
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Wilcox County men are facing charges after one of them attacks a murder suspect in court. Brothers Darryl and Michael Higgenbottom were arrested Thursday morning-- at the Johnson-Hale…
WAKA 8 Presents River Region Healthy Living Expo at Eastdale Mall
It's that time of year again as WAKA teams up area health professionals to help you live better and be health aware.
UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Suspect Held without Bond in Dadeville Mass Shooting
The 15-year-old who is one of six suspects in the Dadeville mass shooting is being held without bond.
Montgomery Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in March 30 Homicide
Montgomery police have announced they have charged a 17-year-old with murder.
UPDATE: Two of Four Prattville Theft Suspects Identified
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says two of four felony theft suspects in Prattville have now been identified.
North Alabama Teenager Convicted of Killing Five Family Members
An Alabama teenager has been convicted of killing five family members, including three young siblings, when he was 14 years old.
What's Happening: April 28-30
There's plenty to do in the River Region this weekend -- including two rodeos! But that's not all.
Habitat for Humanity Presents New Home to Montgomery Family
They presented the newest home to Ebony Tarrance and her family this morning.
WAKA 8 Launches "Dining for Charities"
WAKA 8 is launching "Dining for Charities" to give you great deals on restaurants and other services, while also helping local non-profits.
Man Convicted, Sentenced to Life in Prison in Ozark for 1999 Slayings of Two Teenage Girls
A jury in Ozark has ruled a man convicted of the 1999 slaying of two teenage girls should spend the rest of his life in prison.
Special Needs Children Fun Day Event Returns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Fun Day event for Special Needs Children in Selma and Dallas County -- is back after a three-year hiatus -- due to COVID-19. The event acknowledges a group…
Funeral for Dadeville Mass Shooting Victim Marsiah Collins Held in Opelika
Funeral services for the third of four victims in the Dadeville Mass shooting was held in Opelika today.
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a robbery suspect.
Montgomery Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Drug and Gun Convictions
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to gun and drug charges.
Montgomery Police Searching for Business Burglary Suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a suspect who burglarized a business.
Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Search for Suspect in Theft of Trailer, 100 Gallons of Gas
The Butler County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a suspect in the theft of a trailer, other items and 100 gallons of gas.
Entire Alabama Senate Supports Cutting State Grocery Tax
Every member of the Alabama Senate is supporting legislation to cut the state sales tax on groceries by half.
Bates House of Turkey Returning to Montgomery
A popular Greenville restaurant is expanding and heading back to Montgomery.
Carolyn Bryant Donham, at Center of Emmett Till Death, Dies
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana.
Drew Brees Announced as Faulkner University's 2023 Benefit Dinner Speaker
Faulkner University has announced former NFL quarterback Drew Brees will be the speaker at its 2023 benefit dinner, which raises money for student scholarships.
Remembering the April 27, 2011 Tornado Outbreak
It's been 12 years since Alabama suffered through the worst tornado outbreak in state history.
Jerry Springer, Talk Show Host and Former Cincinnati Mayor, Dies at 79
Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families, has died at 79.
