Tornado Damage Won't Stop Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is only a week away -- and organizers say the event will go on -- despite the damage the January 12th tornado caused in…
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Safe from the Storm: Dixie Alley Becoming Tornado Hotbed
In Alabama and other parts of what's called "Dixie Alley," tornado season now appears to be running from the end of October through mid-May.
What's Happening: February 24-26
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region for you to check out this weekend.
Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest after Man's Death
Montgomery police have charged a person with murder following a man's death.
Walgreens Closes Store on West Fairview Avenue
Walgreens has one fewer location in Montgomery.
Whataburger Coming to Prattville
Whataburger has announced that it will be opening a location in Prattville.
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 24-26
From Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26, you can buy supplies and equipment to get you ready for severe weather season without having to pay state sales tax. Some cities and counties are also dropping their taxes on these items.
UPDATE: Suspected Gun That Led to School Lockdowns in Eclectic Was a Bluetooth Device
Eclectic Police Chief Richard Head told WAKA 8 Thursday morning that the suspected gun that led to school lockdowns on Wednesday was actually just a Bluetooth device.
15-Year-Old from Auburn Charged with Making Terrorist Threat
Auburn police say a 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat.
18-Year-Old Killed in Pike County Crash
An 18-year-old has been killed in a one-car crash in Pike County.
Prattville Firefighters Battle House Fire
Prattville firefighters spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a house fire.
Selma City Council Reinstates Police Chief
The Selma City Council has reinstated Police Chief Kenta Fulford during a special called meeting and against the mayor's wishes.
Univ. of Alabama: Brandon Miller Not a Suspect in Shooting, Remains on Basketball Team
The University of Alabama said that leading scorer Brandon Miller remains an “active member” of the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide and is not considered a suspect in a fatal shooting that took place near campus last month.
Elmore County High School Placed on Soft Lockdown Wednesday
Elmore County High School and other schools in Eclectic were placed on soft lockdown Wednesday after police got a report that someone had seen two juveniles with a gun on the streets of Eclectic.
Police: Woman Shot in Selma in Domestic Violence Incident
A woman has been shot in Selma in what police are calling a domestic violence incident.
Reaction to Mayor Reed's Audio Recording, Allegation of Extortion Attempt
WAKA 8 hit the streets of Montgomery to get your reaction to the ongoing story involving the audio clips of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and his allegation that a community leader used them as part of an extortion attempt.
Alabama Prison Chief Says Lack of Staffing Remains Top Issue
The head of Alabama's prison system says staffing remains “the number one issue” and is looking to a combination of outsourcing and pay and benefit changes to increase the number of officers.
UPDATE: Bones Found in Submerged Car in Chambers County Matched to Man Missing Since 1976
Human bones found inside a submerged car in Chambers County in 2021 have been matched to a college student who had been missing for 47 years, according to a Georgia sheriff.
Charles Lee Responds to Mayor Steven Reed's Accusation of Extortion Attempt
Montgomery businessman and non-profit owner Charles Lee has spoken to WAKA 8 about the claim by Mayor Steven Reed that Lee tried to extort money from the city.
Police: Alabama Basketball Star Brandon Miller Delivered Gun in Fatal Shooting
University of Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a fatal shooting near campus, an investigator testified Tuesday.
Pay It Forward: Delphia Macon of Prattville
Delphia Macon wears many hats. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. She is now a housing inspector as well as the Maxwell-Gunter Protestant Chapel choir director.
Man Faces Charges Connected to Suspected Fentanyl Death in Auburn
Auburn police say a man faces several drug-related charges following a suspected drug overdose death involving fentanyl.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Selma Police Officer
A man has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a Selma police officer.
Tornado Clean Up Process in Selma Gets Major Boost
The process of cleaning up after the January 12th tornado is taking a giant step forward in Selma.
Pike Road Family Competes on 'Family Feud'
The Fuller Family's episode will air Wednesday, February 22 on ABC32.
