News

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/09/2026 > lawmakers-pushing-bills-focused-on-technical-education

Lawmakers pushing bills focused on technical education

3+ hour, 35+ min ago  (19+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Lawmakers pushing bills focused on technical education...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/09/2026 > rep-terri-sewell-holds-rural-healthcare-roundtable-in-demopolis

Rep. Terri Sewell holds rural healthcare roundtable in Demopolis

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (189+ words) by Justin Walker, George Mc Donald DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (WAKA) " This week is National Public Health Week, and it's a chance to recognize the contributions that public health professionals make every day, while also highlighting issues hospitals face. In Demopolis, Congresswoman…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > lutzie-43-foundation-aldot-host-safe-driving-summit-at-prattville-high-school

Lutzie 43 Foundation & ALDOT host safe driving summit at Prattville High School

17+ hour, 29+ min ago  (284+ words) PRATTVILLE, Ala (WAKA) " Today, Prattville High School students heard a moving message from the father of a former Auburn football player, who was killed in a drunk driving accident 12 years ago. Mike Lutzenkirchen, lost his son, former Auburn football star,…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > action-8-update-new-information-in-mystery-surrounding-opelika-woman-who-vanished-in-1980

ACTION 8 UPDATE: New information in mystery surrounding Opelika woman who vanished in 1980

18+ hour, 30+ min ago  (279+ words) OPELIKA, Ala. (WAKA) " Action 8 News is staying on top of a cold case murder mystery that stretches from Opelika all the way to Southern California. As we have reported, 29-year-old Victoria Jean Hargrove vanished from her home in Opelika in…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > flimp-festival-returns-this-weekend

FLIMP Festival returns this weekend

22+ hour, 15+ min ago  (112+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) " The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts" FLIMP Festival returns this weekend. It will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 10: 00 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. in the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden at the museum. This year"s festival is inspired…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > dog-tethering-bill-passes-alabama-house-with-changes

Dog tethering bill passes Alabama House with changes

18+ hour, 38+ min ago  (160+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) " A bill that would establish statewide regulations for tethering and confinement of dogs has passed the Alabama House, but with some changes. Senate Bill 361, sponsored by Sen. Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), mandates adequate food, water and…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > montgomery-garden-club-to-hold-annual-plant-sale

Montgomery garden club to hold annual plant sale

22+ hour, 16+ min ago  (127+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) " A well-known Montgomery garden club is getting ready for its annual plant sale. The Capital City Master Gardener Association will hold its 2026 Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 8: 00 a. m. to noon outside of Frazer Church. Members of…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > breezy-today-and-tomorrow-with-high-temperatures-in-the-70s

Breezy today and tomorrow with high temperatures in the 70s

23+ hour, 20+ min ago  (51+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Breezy today and tomorrow with high temperatures in the 70s Montgomery's rainfall deficit for this year has grown to more than six inches, and measurable rain is not expected for the next week or longer....

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > what-the-tech-protecting-yourself-from-chinese-apps

What the Tech: Protecting yourself from Chinese apps

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (333+ words) BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter The FBI is raising concerns about several popular apps that millions of Americans already have on their phones. The warning centers on apps developed in China, including well-known names like Temu, Shein, and the…...

WAKA 8
waka. com > 04/08/2026 > pay-it-forward-jennifer-kirk-of-montgomery

Pay it Forward: Jennifer Kirk of Montgomery

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (343+ words) It's no secret that those who work in the medical and emergency fields have tough jobs. But at Jackson Hospital, Jennifer Kirk makes sure the nurses, staff, and patients there are appreciated. Kirk works in the emergency department. Kirk pays…...