What the Tech? Is TikTok Threatening Your Privacy?
If you have TikTok, you need to take more steps besides going into the settings if you want to protect your personal information.
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Opelika Substitute Teacher Faces Sex Charges Involving Children
A substitute teacher at Opelika Middle School faces sex charges involving three 11-year-old girls.
What's Happening: March 17-19
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region for you to check out this weekend, from the SLE Rodeo to the roller derby and a whole lot more!
Local High School Uses their 'Luck of the Irish' for a Good Cause
The fundraiser wasn't started by the LAMP Principal or by any of the staff, but was an idea that came from the student body president and LAMP senior, Serenity Griffin.
Montgomery City Leaders Announce New Garden in West Montgomery
A street corner in Montgomery that is a part of the city's civil rights history is getting a spruce-up.
WAKA Golf Tournament Raises Money to Help the Homeless
All of us at WAKA 8 would like to thank those who took part in our annual "Drive Out Homelessness" golf tournament, which raises money to fight homelessness in our area.
What the Tech? Are Online Banks Safe to Use?
Know the pros and cons of online banks before you open an account.
Man Shot and Killed in Montgomery; Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Montgomery police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man Thursday night.
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. Releases Statement on Budget Squabble with City Council
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. says, "I have no choice but to seek a legal remedy," in the budget battle with city council.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Spending Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Gov. Kay Ivey says, “Alabama can now look to a future of greater promise thanks to the steps we have taken this week to invest these funds wisely."
Selma Mayor & City Council Clash Over City Budget
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More on the latest dispute coming out of Selma City Hall. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr -- lashed out at the Selma City Council about the city's new budget…
UPDATE: Alabama Lawmakers Approve Plan for $1 Billion in Pandemic Funds
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a plan to use $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Cost Estimate on New Elmore County Prison Reaches Nearly $1 Billion
An Alabama prison finance authority has increased what the state can spend on building a new 4,000-inmate prison in Elmore County.
Woman Killed in Tallapoosa County Crash
A woman has been killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in Tallapoosa County.
Suspect Nabbed in Rash of Burglaries in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- after he's arrested and charged in a rash of burglaries. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says 38 year old Robert Justin…
Alabama Prison System Raises Pay to Recruit, Retain Officers
The Alabama prison system is raising salaries for correctional officers — increasing starting pay to more than $50,000 annually — in an effort to lure workers and address an ongoing staff shortage.
New Fountain Dedicated to Prattville Family
The fountain is located at the roundabout on Bridge Street in Historic Downtown Prattville.
Alabama House Approves $1 Billion Plan for Pandemic Funds
The Alabama House has advanced a plan to use the state’s final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds mostly on water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Alabama Laws Against Panhandling
A federal judge has struck down Alabama laws against panhandling, ruling that the statues are unconstitutional.
Summer Food Benefits Approved for 530,000 Alabama Children
An estimated 530,000 Alabama children who get free or reduced price school meals are now eligible for food benefits this summer after the school year ends, officials said Tuesday.
Annual Roots & Wings Art Show Gets Underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Roots and Wings Art Show -- is going up in downtown Selma this week. The show features the work of dozens of artists -- with roots in…
Maxwell AFB to honor former Vietnam War POWs
As part of Operation Welcome Home, the traveling Vietnam War Memorial will be at Maxwell on March 15.
Montgomery police investigate single-vehicle crash on I-85S
ALGO reports that the main lanes and left shoulder southbound are blocked at this time.
Proposed Pike Road gas station tabled for 30 days
If approved, the gas station would be located on Vaughn Road next to Golden Animal Hospital, across from town hall.
Brundidge police investigate shooting incident; no one injured
Officers were called to the 400 block of SA Graham Blvd. Saturday night after receiving a report of shots fired.
