ALDOT Urging Drivers to be Safe near Road Work Zones
April 17th through the 21st is Work Zone Awareness Week in the State of Alabama and ALDOT is taking this time to remind drivers to eliminate distractions while on the roadway.
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Mark your calendars for the annual Kidney Walk & Celebration
This year’s event will be held on May 13 at Riverwalk Stadium.
Alabama Attorney General Takes Over Prison Litigation
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking control of prison litigation away from the Department of Corrections and moving it to his office in their latest public disagreement.
Pike Road Intermediate to hold golf tournament for a good cause
Students at the intermediate school are continuing their efforts to raise money to help build an inclusive playground and outdoor classroom on campus.
Alabama House Eyes Transgender College Athlete Restrictions
Transgender women in Alabama would be prohibited from joining female sports teams in college, under legislation advanced Wednesday by a legislative committee.
Alabama Advances Ban on Discussing "Divisive" Race Concepts in Schools
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced GOP-backed legislation to ban discussion of “ divisive concepts " in classroom lessons and worker trainings on race and gender.
Bill Would Let Parents Opt Out of School Mask Mandates
Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation aimed at letting parents bypass requirements for students to wear face masks in school.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Gov. Kay Ivey's "Game Plan" of Industrial Incentive Bills
Progress is being made on the package of industrial incentive bills that Gov. Kay Ivey calls her "Game Plan."
UPDATE: Alert for missing Crenshaw County woman canceled
Authorities believe Ridley might be traveling to Mobile County.
Selma Continues to Recover 3 Months After the Tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma continue to recover from a tornado -- that ripped through the city three months ago -- and destroyed a third of the city. Although progress has…
Alabamians' Healthcare Access Limited Due to Physician Shortage
Medical facilities across the state are having trouble hiring and retaining physicians, forcing many healthcare facilities in Alabama to operate with fewer doctors, and essentially providing less patient care.
MGM Salvation Army Still in Business after Recent Move
The Montgomery Salvation Army has been in desperate need of donations and volunteers after their recent move to their temporary location on 12 East Delano Avenue.
Montgomery Biscuits Excited for Home Opener, 2023 Season
The Montgomery Biscuits are back in action at Riverwalk Stadium for the first time in 2023.
SBA Now Focused on Effort to Stimulate Selma Economy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Federal agencies continue to provide resources in Selma -- to help the city bounce back from the devastation caused by the January 12th tornado. The Small Business Administration hosted…
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.
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.
