WAKA Action 8 News takes home 3 trophies at 2025 ABBY Awards
The ABBY Awards are held annually in Birmingham and recognizes the best in television and radio across the state.Â
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Gov. Ivey hosts 6th Annual Easter Egg Rolll
About 100 kids and their families and guardians attended the event.Â
ADOC Corrections Officer Trainee arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband
ADOC says the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be pending.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in weekend homicide
Officers and fire medics responded around 9:42 a.m. Saturday to the 0 block of Mose Harris Street after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
World's Largest Bounce House coming to the Capital City
The Big Bounce America Tour will roll into Montgomery April 12-13 at Crawford Arena Fields.Â
Pinwheels planted to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect
You can find the pinwheel garden at 200 Monroe Street through the month of April.Â
Juvenile male killed in Montgomery shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 7:12 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane.
Selma police searching for missing teenager
Details are limited, but authorities say 14-year-old Terrierial Marshall was last seen around 5:00 p.m. Thursday getting into a Ford Crown Victoria.
Second person arrested in Autaugaville deadly shooting
Both King and Lewis are in the Autauga County Jail facing a murder and attempted murder charges.Â
Full House star Candace Cameron Bure to speak at Faulkner's 2025 Benefit Dinner
The announcement was made on Friday during the university’s annual spring Jamboree production.Â
Dallas Co. community commemorates Lafayette's Tour bicentennial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County community is commemorating another part of its rich history this weekend. "He was an American hero but he just happened to be from France." As a…
Governor Kay Ivey appoints new sheriff in Perry Co.
From the west Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new sheriff in town in Perry County. Governor Kay Ivey appointed veteran law enforcement officer Roy Fikes as the county's new sheriff. He was sworn into office…
What's Happening: April 4-6
If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, Savanna has you covered.
Tallassee woman to spend nearly 10 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering
A federal judge sentenced 34-year-old Michelle Denise McIntyre to 114 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to grants received through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program.Â
Boyfriend charged in shooting death of his girlfriend in Waugh
Investigators arrested 20-year-old Rogers McCloud, Jr. on charges of Capital Murder.Â
ADOC correctional officer arrested for promoting prison contraband
ADOC says Isaiah Powell Chambers was arrested for attempting to introduce contraband at Red Eagle Community-Based Facility in Montgomery.Â
Juvenile arrested in deadly double shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 8:26 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard.Â
Man dead in Midtown Montgomery shooting
Officers and fire medics were called around 5:05 p.m. Thursday to Gatsby Drive at F Scott Court after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
Pike Road High School Marching Band to perform in Washington, D.C. parade
The parade is part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which runs from March 20 through April 13 in the Nation's Capital.Â
ADOC graduates largest class of correctional officers on record
The ceremony was held in Montgomery at Church of the Highlands.
Alabama lawmakers advance proposed ban on cellphones in school
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday advanced legislation that would ban students from using cellphones in public schools.
Tiffany McCord appointed to Montgomery County Circuit Court
Judge McCord, who is a resident of Montgomery, has 23 years of legal experience.
Regional Medical Center Helping Spread Colon Cancer Awareness
In recognition of national colorectal cancer awareness month a Greenville hospital is taking steps to inform the public about the importance of maintaining a healthy colon.
Autism Awareness event provides resources and programs for River Region
The event also provided guests with resources and programs geared toward individuals on the autism spectrum.
First Responders prepare for World Police and Fire Games this summer
"The games will be a great opportunity for all first responders in the state of Alabama to show what we're made of."
