People Flock to Alabama State House to Support Removing State Sales Tax from Groceries
Alabama lawmakers are considering removing, or phasing out, the state's 4% sales tax on food.
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Jurors Never Heard of Alleged Accomplice Letter in Alabama Death Row Case
Sixteen years after David Phillip Wilson was sentenced to death for killing a man during a 2004 burglary in Houston County, the state of Alabama turned over a letter allegedly written by an accomplice saying she was the one that beat the victim with a bat until he fell.
Phenix City man arrested and charged with animal abuse
Sheriff Jay Jones said 27-year-old Eric Zeth Wheeless admitted that he killed one of his dogs because the dog urinated on the carpet.
Alabama-Based Guthrie's Returns to Montgomery with EastChase Location
Alabama-based chicken finger restaurant chain Guthrie's has returned to Montgomery with the grand opening of its location at EastChase.
UPDATE: Louisville Shooter Was a Univ. of Alabama Graduate; Police Say Gun Bought Legally
The shooter who opened fire at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Police say he legally bought the gun from a dealership a week ago.
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Targets Sex Offenders
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is rounding up sex offenders -- who have failed to comply with the terms of their release. Sheriff Mike Granthum says U.S. Marshals are…
Pike County Resident Reminisces on Old Pioneer Village
The investigation into what caused a fire that destroyed part of Old Pioneer Village just outside of Troy is underway. Now, one Pike County resident is sharing why the site has a special place in her memory.
Ft. Rucker Becomes Ft. Novosel at Redesignation Ceremony
WAKA 8 was there when Ft. Rucker was officially redesignated as Ft. Novosel at a U.S. Army ceremony on Monday.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Carmichael Road Killing
Montgomery police have charged a man with a fatal shooting that happened last month on Carmichael Road.
Four Victims Killed in Shooting at Bank Building in Louisville, Kentucky
A shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, killed at least four people and wounded at least eight others Monday, police said. The suspected shooter was also dead.
Alabama State Trooper-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead
A chase involving a state trooper in South Alabama led to gunfire, leaving one person dead and three others hurt, including the state trooper.
Macon County Road Closure Happening Tuesday, 4/11/2023
Highway 229 and Macon Co. Road 40 near the Tallasee exit will be closed Tuesday.
YMCA of Greater Montgomery Announces New, Longer Hours
Starting April 17th, Montgomery YMCA's will begin new hours of operation.
Rahm wins first Masters championship
It’s Rahm’s fourth win of the season, and his second major championship after winning the U.S. Open in 2021.
Auburn lands high-scoring transfer Denver Jones from FIU
Jones averaged 20 points and 3.8 rebounds as a sophomore last season.
Woman injured in early Sunday morning shooting
Police and fire medics were called at 4:37 a.m. to the 600 block of Upchurch Circle on a report that a person had been shot.
Rain halts Masters play yet again, making Sunday a long day
Heavy rain that left pools of standing water across Augusta National brought play to a halt at the Masters on Saturday.
Andalusia woman charged in 2021 Coffee County death
52-year-old Robin Fleming has been charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide by Vehicle for the death of 66-year-old John Ira Folmar.
Reform man dies in fatal crash on I-65 in Lowndes County
The single-vehicle crash happened around 11:48 p.m. at the 142 mile marker.
Montgomery police investigate three separate shootings overnight
No arrests have been made in either case.
Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectations
Freeze is set to wrap up his first spring on the Plains on Saturday.
Kennesaw State hires Antoine Pettway from Alabama's staff
Pettway served on the Alabama staff for 15 years. He played for the Crimson Tide from 2000-04.
Third suspect charged in fatal shooting on Buford Street
Earlier this week, police also charged 23-year-old Deandre Byers and a 16-year-old juvenile with murder.
'Puppy Palooza' rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather
The annual fundraiser will now be held on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near Pies + Pints.
Opp woman sentenced to federal prison for stealing funds from church
Officials say soon after church leaders discovered the fraud, the Brooklyn Congregational Methodist Church closed due to financial hardship and has not reopened.
