Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Be Remembered with Host of Events in Montgomery
Events start Saturday in Montgomery to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday is Monday.
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UPDATE: Seven Deaths Blamed on Autauga County Tornado
WAKA 8 has confirmed that a seventh person was killed in the tornado that hit Autauga County Thursday.
UPDATE: Crash Closes I-85 Northbound in Macon Co. and Macon Co. Rd 97
Officials now say a malfunctioning boom truck is responsible . The incident happened 8:17 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13 on I-85 Northbound in Macon County.
UPDATE: Recovery Efforts Start in Autauga County, Where Tornado Killed Six People
Autauga County EMA Director Ernie Baggett was live on WAKA 8 Thursday night to outline the tornado recovery efforts that are underway.
Man Trapped in Car When Tornado Hit Selma
Selma tornado survivors are sharing their stories about where they were when the tornado hit. For one man, he was trapped inside his car.
Selma Tornado Survivors Describe What Happened When Storm Hit
We are getting eyewitness accounts from people in Selma who were in the middle of Thursday's devastating tornado.
PHOTOS: More Images of the Selma Tornado Damage
WAKA 8 has more photos of the aftermath of Thursday's devastating tornado which hit parts of west Selma as well as the downtown area.
Disaster Relief Fund Established for Autauga County Tornado Victims
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has set up a disaster relief fund for victims of the January 12 tornado in Autauga County.
Selma, Dallas County Schools Closed Friday for Tornado Damage Inspections
Both Selma City Schools and Dallas County Schools will be closed Friday so that buildings can be checked for structural damage after Thursday's devastating tornado.
Six Tornado Fatalities Confirmed in Autauga County
WAKA 8 has confirmed that six people have been killed in the tornado that hit Autauga County Thursday afternoon.
Damage Reported in and Near Alexander City; State Trooper Injured
Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird says there is tornado damage in and around his city.
Elmore Co. Storm Damage Assessment Underway
The tornado that moved through Dallas and Autauga counties made its way into Elmore County, where damage assessments are underway.
MCSO: Man arrested in Hope Hull domestic-related homicide
Officials say once they arrived, they found 40-year-old Joseph Williams dead from a single gunshot wound.
MPD opens homicide investigation after man found dead
Officers responded around 3:45 p.m. to the 3500 block of Manley Drive in reference to a body found.
Gov. Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for Counties Hit by Tornado
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for six counties that were hit by Thursday's tornadoes.
3 Degree Guarantee: Montgomery Police Foundation Gets $1,150 Check
We're starting the new year by giving away another “3 Degree Guarantee” check to a local charity.
WATCH: Selma Under Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew after Tornado
The city of Selma is now under a dusk-to-dawn curfew after a tornado hit western and downtown areas of the city.
ON THE PHONE: Autauga Co. EMA Director Discusses Tornado Damage
Autauga Co. EMA Director Ernie Baggett joined WAKA 8 live on the phone to talk about tornado damage from Thursday's storm.
MPD: Victim identified in homicide investigation on Narrow Lane Road
The victim is identified as 25-year-old Juwan Tolliver, of Montgomery.
PHOTOS: Tornado Damage in West Selma
WAKA 8 has new photos of tornado damage from western areas of Selma from Thursday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Tornado Damage in Downtown Selma
WAKA 8 has new photos of tornado damage from downtown Selma on Thursday afternoon.
RAW VIDEO: Tornado Damage in Deatsville
WAKA 8 brought you live video of our first glimpse at tornado damage in the Deatsville area Thursday afternoon.
RAW VIDEO: See Tornado in Selma, Autauga County
WAKA 8 has raw video of the tornado as it approached and moved through Selma, then later as it passed through Autauga County.
Thursday Severe Risk Over; Cloudy, Cold, Breezy Friday
Storms exited east Alabama into Georgia by the early evening. Thursday night looks quieter, but colder as clouds increase again.
Marshall: Women in Alabama Can Be Prosecuted for Taking Abortion Pills
Women in Alabama who take abortion pills to end their pregnancies can be prosecuted, Attorney General Steve Marshall told CBS News.
