President Biden Approves Federal Tornado Aid for Autauga and Dallas Counties
Besides Autauga and Dallas counties, damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and they may be designated for federal assistance.
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As Tornado Hit Autauga County, Survivors Hid in Tubs, Shipping Container
The harrowing stories of tornado survivors are emerging as residents comb through the damage from the storm that killed seven people in Autauga County.
Lee Co. Deputy Exposed to Hazardous Substance, Possibly Fentanyl
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a deputy received Narcan after possibly being exposed to Fentanyl while taking a man into custody.
Seven People Killed in Autauga County Tornado Are Identified
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the seven people killed when a tornado hit the Old Kingston area on Thursday.
Deatsville Teenager Dies Ten Days after Wreck in Autauga County
A 17-year-old from Deatsville has died of injuries from a wreck.
Lowndes County Man Killed in Wreck
A Lowndes County man has been killed in a two-car crash.
Woman Talks to WAKA about Losing Brother in Autauga County Tornado
Stephanie Brown isn't worried about losing her home in the tornado that hit Autauga County. She just wishes she still had her brother.
District Attorney Michael Jackson Rode Out Tornado in Basement of His Selma Home
District Attorney Michael Jackson told WAKA what it was like to ride out the tornado in the basement of his Selma home, which had its roof blown off.
Inmates Moved Out of Tornado-Damaged Dallas County Jail
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum talked with WAKA about the tornado damage at the jail that has forced inmates to be sent to other jails across the state.
Gov. Kay Ivey, Other Leaders Tour Tornado Damage in Dallas and Autauga Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey and other leaders took time Friday to see tornado damage in Dallas and Autauga Counties by air and on the ground.
What's Happening: January 13-15
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region for you to check out this weekend.
Governor Ivey appoints Mark Harrell as new Autauga County sheriff
Governor Ivey also appointed Jessica Sanders as the new Autauga County District Judge.
Titus Community Hit by Another EF2 Tornado
While the Titus Community was trying to clean up from last week's tornado damage, another EF2 tornado hit the area causing even more damage to the community.
City of Prattville Offering Drop-Off Location for Tornado Relief Supplies
The city of Prattville is providing a drop-off location for people wanting to donate supplies to help tornado victims throughout the area.
More details in the domestic-related homicide in Hope Hull
Terry Brandon Cumbie is charged with capital murder involving a burglary and 1st degree domestic violence involving a burglary.Â
Local volunteer fire departments need help
Officials with the Pike Road Fire Department said some local fire department are so shorthanded, they hope they have enough staff to answer calls.
DONATE HERE: WAKA 8 Working with United Way on Tornado Relief
WAKA 8 is working with the United Way to raise money for tornado relief throughout our area.
NWS: Preliminary storm reports released for Dallas and Autauga counties
NWS officials says at least an EF2 tornado hit the Selma area, while at least an EF3 tornado hit the Kingston community in Autauga County.Â
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.
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.
