By WSFA 12 News Staff A two-vehicle crash in Autauga County has claimed the life of a Selma man. Lee County Sheriff’s Office asks public for assistance in locating missing Nashville womanWeekend News Anchor Estee Morrison is the weekend anchor for Action 8 News. She rejoined the WAKA news team in 2022. Estee is proud to say she was born and raised in Montgomery. She started her news career at WAKA in the Production Department and later became the producer of WAKA’s first 5PM newscast more …Dec 30, 2023. 0. A suspect has been arrested for the shooting death of Selma Police Officer Jamyron Hope. Selma police are investigating a shooting death that killed a Selma teen …Updated: Dec 31, 2023 4:51 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. A Montgomery man has died in a hospital after being shot. Montgomery police say they were called to a hospital at about 8PM Friday. They found 59-year-old Davis Pitts with a gunshot wound, who died. Police say they have determined that Pitts was shot in the 4000 …BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff. Nov 18, 2023 Updated Nov 18, 2023. 0. Central Alabama could get some heavy rainfall Thanksgiving week, according to …From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Selma Police are investigating a pair of shootings over the weekend in the Queen City — that left two people dead. Chief Kenta Fulford says the two homicides happened about five hours apart from each other. The first one happened at Minter Terrace apartments on the 2500 block of Minter Avenue.Posted: Jan 12, 2024 1:23 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. On January 12, 2023, lives were changed forever as an EF-2 tornado destroyed about one-third of Selma. ACTION …Nov 4, 2014 · WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Nov 4, 2014 8:53 PM CST. Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:48 PM CST. ... Thousands attend Saturday's Bridge Crossing Jubilee events in Selma. What's on the Alabama News Network channels. CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 Democratic, Republican primaries heading to runoffsI-Team Extra: Crumbling Classrooms. In an Alabama News Network I-Team Extra, Andrew James investigates maintenance needs across the Montgomery Public School system. School leaders estimate deferred …State Amendment – Alabama – 1 – Modify Local Bill Requirements . No Winner O 51.3%. 358,942; Yes O 48.7%Updated: Feb 27, 2024 4:59 PM CST. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The official kick-off for the 59th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is three days away — but one part of the event has already started. Kingian non-violence training is going on all week in Selma — at the Selma Center for Non-violence Truth and ...People in Selma only have one week left to sign up to have tornado debris removed from their property -- at no charge. 09 Jun 2023 23:33:57.“Selma University is getting a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service to help restore Pollard Hall. #alnews #selma #nps #hbcu #wakanews https://t.co ...Updated: Nov 8, 2022 5:54 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. A 16-year-old male student has died at Selma High School and three others have been taken to the hospital. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells Alabama News Network that the case is still under investigation at this time. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes of the Selma Police Department says …A suspect has been arrested for the shooting death of Selma Police Officer Jamyron Hope. Selma police are investigating a shooting death that killed a Selma teen on Christmas Eve. Police told WAKA that Jaylen Whatley, 19, was shot and killed at about 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 in the 2400 block of Church Street. It …by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. A deaf mother of eight — now has nothing and nowhere to go — after a fire completely destroys her home. The fire left three adults — and 10 children homeless — and without transportation — which means that they have no place to go — and no way to get there. Forty-three year old ...Updated: Aug 7, 2022 9:01 PM CDT. by Jerome Jones, WAKA Action 8 News. Selma Police say a woman was stabbed to death, and a juvenile was raped and stabbed in Selma on Saturday. Chief Kenta Fulford says at about 7:30a.m. Saturday officers responded to the 200 block of Lamar Avenue after reports of a stabbing. On the scene officers found 44 year ...Updated: Jan 17, 2023 6:39 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Montgomery businessman Dick Brewbaker has sold his family’s automotive dealerships after 84 years in business. “It was just time for me to go, and it’s been a great business. We’ve had a great relationship with the community for a long time,” Brewbaker told us last week in the ...WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Dec 29, 2023 5:50 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police are investigating the city’s 20th homicide of 2023. Police say 19-year-old Jaylen Whatley was shot at about 10:30PM on Christmas Eve night in the 2400 block of Church Street.Posted: Jul 20, 2021 11:45 AM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. New TV channels on Alabama News Network’s over-the-air lineup – Alabama News Network. Alabama News Network has added two new channels to our over-the-air lineup. “Defy TV” can be seen on WBMM 22.4, while “True Real TV” can be found on WBMM 22.5. These channels can be …WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Mar 20, 2023 10:40 AM CDT. Updated: Mar 20, 2023 2:51 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police are investigating two homicide cases that left two young men dead. In the first case, police say at around 8PM Friday, they were called to the 2000 block of 2nd Avenue. That’s where they found 21 …Selma police are investigating the city’s latest homicide that involves one of their own. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that officers responded to the 3400 block of Water Avenue Tuesday after receiving a call that a person had been shot. Once they arrived, they found the victim, Jamyron Hope, …Oct 4, 2023 · Help support Ellis Eskew & Shane Butler at the 2023 Sink-a-palooza. Posted: Aug 6, 2023 10:40 PM CDT. Updated: Aug 7, 2023 5:27 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. Money raised benefits the Prattville YMCA and the Coach-A-Child Scholarship Fund. by WAKA Action 8 News. The Rev. Al Sharpton, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney Ben Crump walk and sing across the Edmund Pettus Bridge with others commemorating the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday voting rights march in 1965, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Selma, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike …by WAKA Action 8 News. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Nestlé is recalling about 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot Pockets that may be contaminated with pieces of glass and hard plastic. The products were made from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The …A suspect has been arrested for the shooting death of Selma Police Officer Jamyron Hope. Selma police are investigating a shooting death that killed a Selma teen on Christmas Eve. Police told WAKA that Jaylen Whatley, 19, was shot and killed at about 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 in the 2400 block of Church Street. It …Mar 3, 2024 · by WAKA Action 8 News. Thousands of people are in Selma this weekend to attend the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee and commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The Jubilee Street Festival started downtown at 11am this morning on Water Avenue at the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Selma residents and visitors walked around and shopped ... WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Dec 29, 2023 5:50 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police are investigating the city’s 20th homicide of 2023. Police say 19-year-old Jaylen Whatley was shot at about 10:30PM on Christmas Eve night in the 2400 block of Church Street.People with chronic conditions might well feel anxiety during COVID-19. Crohn’s sucks, but it doesn’t increase your risk of developing COVID-19. Learn more here. If you have Crohn’...Cariad's board replaced its CEO Dirk Hilgenberg with Peter Bosch, who was previously responsible for manufacturing at VW's Bentley brand. VW Group has switched up the leadership at...Jan 12, 2023 · Selma, Dallas County Schools Closed Friday for Tornado Damage Inspections. Posted: Jan 12, 2023 8:55 PM CST. Updated: Apr 13, 2023 4:27 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. 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. News Director Glenn Halbrooks is the news director for Action 8 News. He joined WAKA in 2003 and was the weeknight anchor/managing editor for 11 years before becoming news director in 2014. He still appears on the anchor desk occasionally. Glenn is a native Alabamian, born in Huntsville. He has more than 35 years of experience in TV news. He...by WAKA Action 8 News. Columbus Air Force Base officials confirmed Friday night that the two people on board the fighter jet that crashed near the Montgomery Regional Airport have died. According to a spokesperson from Columbus Air Force Base, the aircraft was a T-38 trainer jet assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing.Selma police are investigating a man’s murder. Police say they found 60-year-old Aaron Clines with a gunshot wound in front of 1411 Lauderdale Street at around 10PM Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other details have been released. If you have information about this shooting, call Selma police at (334) 874-2190. “Live” Streaming News on CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery. Live Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5-7am: CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery News This Morning Monday -Friday, 12-12:30pm: CBS 8 News at Noon Monday – Friday, 5-5:30pm: CBS 8 News at Five Monday – Friday, 5:30-6pm: ABC Montgomery News at 5:30 Monday – Friday, 6-6:30pm: CBS 8 News at Six West Alabama Newsroom Reporter George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties. George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news... Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay nearly $370,000 for schemes targeting the elderly.Mar 3, 2024 · by WAKA Action 8 News. Thousands of people are in Selma this weekend to attend the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee and commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The Jubilee Street Festival started downtown at 11am this morning on Water Avenue at the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Selma residents and visitors walked around and shopped ... AP National News Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76 New York governor approves new congressional district maps that could give Democrats modest boost in … News/Operations: Action 8 News Main Newsroom – Montgomery. 3251 Harrison Road Montgomery, Alabama 36109 (334) 270-9252 (800) 467-0401 toll free News tips: [email protected]. Action 8 News West Alabama Newsroom – Selma (334) 872-2125 (334) 303-2550 (334) 872-3787 West Alabama Newsroom fax News tips: [email protected]. Order Copies of Alabama ... Posted: Nov 8, 2023 7:34 PM CST. Updated: Nov 8, 2023 7:40 PM CST. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The historic Jackson House in Selma is now in the final stages of preparation — for an 800 mile relocation to the state of Michigan. In a little less than two months — crews have carefully …Four people are arrested on drug and gun charges during a drug sweep last night in Selma. The recently formed SAFE Task Force continues to sweep high crime areas around the city and arrest people involved with drugs. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 27 year old Marquis Simpson — 23 year old Bernard …U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) invited President Biden to visit Selma during his 2023 State of the Union Address. The visit comes after he granted Sewell’s request to increase the federal cost share for FEMA’s public assistance program—including funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures—from 75% to 100% …by WAKA Action 8 News . Selma police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man injured. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened in the 1800 block of St. Johns Street at about 7PM Sunday. He says officers found a 19-year-old with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was pronounced dead. WAKA (channel 8) is a television station licensed to Selma, Alabama, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Montgomery area. It is owned by Bahakel Communications alongside Tuskegee-licensed CW+ affiliate WBMM (channel 22); Bahakel also provides certain services to ABC affiliate WNCF (channel 32) under a shared services agreement (SSA) with SagamoreHill Broadcasting. A Selma man accused of shooting a woman in front of her children — made a first appearance before a Dallas County judge Friday morning. Tramaine Walter was captured in Mississippi and brought back to Alabama — to stand trial on two counts of capital murder. Walter is charged in the death of 32 year old Jasmine Callens.TRAGIC NEWS: Selma police are searching for answers after a 76-year-old was shot and killed in her apartment. https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/06/14/senior …TRAGIC NEWS: Selma police are searching for answers after a 76-year-old was shot and killed in her apartment....From the West Alabama Newsroom – A Selma non-profit is helping to make repairs at the homes of January 12th tornado victims who can’t afford to make the... WAKA News - From the West Alabama Newsroom – A Selma...U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) invited President Biden to visit Selma during his 2023 State of the Union Address. The visit comes after he granted Sewell’s request to increase the federal cost share for FEMA’s public assistance program—including funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures—from 75% to 100% …Gloria Johnson is a retired teacher and also the pastor of Mt. Olive AME Zion Church. She took her retirement and savings to open open up a tutoring center. “She is a sweet, generous person. She loves the children in our area. The Sav-A-Child Christian Center is a place where the children can come and study learn and realize dreams can …Updated: Feb 27, 2024 4:59 PM CST. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The official kick-off for the 59th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is three days away — but one part of the event has already started. Kingian non-violence training is going on all week in Selma — at the Selma Center for Non-violence Truth and ...Jan 3, 2024 · Members of the city’s faith-based community — are now helping to provide food and shelter — to the city’s homeless population. The Dr. Winston A. Williams Shelter for the Homeless — opened up November 22, 2023. “The regular hours is 7 PM at night to 7 AM in the morning. The shelter is located on the corner of Broad Street and 2nd ... Alabama News Network @ALNewsNetwork. WAKA 8 has photos of tornado damage from downtown Selma on Thursday afternoon. ... PHOTOS: Tornado Damage in Downtown Selma - WAKA 8. WAKA 8 has new photos of tornado damage from downtown Selma on Thursday afternoon. 4:31 AM · Jan 13, 2023 ...What's on the Alabama News Network channels. CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 Democratic, Republican primaries heading to runoffsFrom the West Alabama Newsroom–. A man accused in a deadly 2017 nightclub shooting is on trial for murder in Selma. Shykereya Leggett was only 20 years old when she was violently taken away from her family — and her one year old son. The young mother was shot and killed as she was trying to leave Prime …Here is a list of events to plan attendance. Go here for the full listMONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 20249AM- 5PM Kingian Nonviolence Training, Selma Center for Nonviolence,Truth, & Reconciliation, 8 Mulberry Rd. Selma, AL on Feb. 26- March 1.THURSDAY, FEB 29 Voting Rights …Wednesday, 02/28 , 07:00 AM 2 hrs. New - News, Interview/Topical/Current Events. Actor Carrie Preston. [click to close] Tags, vance law firm. Nominate an individual who unselfishly does good in our community to help us Pay It Forward. Each week we will surprise a deserving winner with an announcement on Alabama News …Water tank in Selma – WAKA Action 8 News. People in Selma have been given an emergency notice to boil water until further notice. Selma’s Water Works and Sewer Board says the water system is experiencing low pressure and outages. It says there is an unidentified water loss. Water officials say if you experience low pressure, boil water ... ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery hit and run. Categories: Crime, News. Mugshots featured on AlabamaNews.net. WAKA Action 8 News. Our Stations; TV Schedule; Our Team; Events; Contact Us; WAKA 8 From the West Alabama Newsroom–. A man accused in a deadly 2017 nightclub shooting is on trial for murder in Selma. Shykereya Leggett was only 20 years old when she was violently taken away from her family — and her one year old son. The young mother was shot and killed as she was trying to leave Prime …“Selma University is getting a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service to help restore Pollard Hall. #alnews #selma #nps #hbcu #wakanews https://t.co ...SAVING SELMA: One year since tornado destroyed one-third of city. Posted: Jan 12, 2024 1:23 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. On January 12, 2023, lives were changed forever as an EF-2 tornado destroyed about one-third of Selma.Dec 26, 2023 · by WAKA Action 8 News. ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting that left a man seriously hurt. Maj. Saba Coleman of the Montgomery Police Department said that officers have arrested 27-year-old Jadarius Russell and have charged him with first-degree assault. As Action 8 News has reported, officers were called to the ... Updated: Nov 1, 2023 7:44 PM CDT. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. A Selma architect is playing a major role in helping to preserve some of the rich history found in west Alabama. Architect Richard Hudgens has a hand in several projects underway in west Alabama — to stabilize and restore several historic building in the ...From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Selma Police are investigating the murder of a Selma woman — who was shot to death Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Tremont Street. Lt. Ray Blacks says 32 year old Jasmine Callens died from a gunshot wound. He says detectives are …Updated on July 15, 2020 Gone are the days of not having enough time to catch up on all of those movies and TV shows you’ve been meaning to get around to. For the foreseeable futur...From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The historic Jackson House in Selma is being dismantled — and packed up — for an 800-plus mile move to Detroit. It will become a part of Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford. The historic house will join more than a hundred other significant pieces of American history — located on the grounds.With 6,000 different islands sprinkled across the Aegean and Ionion Seas, Greece is the perfect vacation spot if you're searching for photogenic whitewashed This post contains refe...Water tank in Selma – WAKA Action 8 News. People in Selma have been given an emergency notice to boil water until further notice. Selma’s Water Works and Sewer Board says the water system is experiencing low pressure and outages. It says there is an unidentified water loss. Water officials say if you experience low pressure, boil water ...Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2023. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year. We don’t rank the stories in a particular order, because everyone has their own ideas on which stories are most important. In 2023, we saw a tragic mass shooting and devastating …Sunshine Thursday, rain and storms late Friday into Saturday. Some storms may become strong to severe late Friday afternoon through Friday night.AVTR: Get the latest Avantor stock price and detailed information including AVTR news, historical charts and realtime prices. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksJan 17, 2024 · Selma Police detectives quickly made an arrest in the city’s 1st homicide of the new year. “I want to thank my detectives for doing a wonderful job in bringing this case to a head very quickly,” said Lt. Ray Blanks. Detectives responded to shooting call at the Woodrow East subdivision at around 7:15 Sunday night — and found 38 year old ... WATCH LIVE: The 58th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is underway. 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by WAKA Action 8 News. ACTION 8 UPDATE: The co-captain of Montgmery’s Harriott II riverboat has been charged in connection to the brawl that got national attention this summer. According to city court records, Dameion Pickett is charged with third-degree assault. Zachary Shipman is listed as the complainant …People in Selma only have one week left to sign up to have tornado debris removed from their property -- at no charge. 09 Jun 2023 23:33:57.Updated on July 15, 2020 Gone are the days of not having enough time to catch up on all of those movies and TV shows you’ve been meaning to get around to. For the foreseeable futur...WAKA (channel 8) is a television station licensed to Selma, Alabama, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Montgomery area. It is owned by Bahakel …Updated: Nov 8, 2022 5:54 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. A 16-year-old male student has died at Selma High School and three others have been taken to the hospital. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells Alabama News Network that the case is still under investigation at this time. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes of the Selma Police Department says …The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Selma brick manufacturer for exposing workers to respiratory hazards on the job. OSHA cited Henry Brick Company with 11 serious violations — and proposed over $100,000 dollars in penalties. Safety investigators found the company exposed workers to …Updated: May 17, 2023 9:23 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma Mayor George Evans talks to WAKA 8 in 2016 – WAKA 8. People in Selma are remembering the life and work of former Selma Mayor George Evans. He died on Monday at the age of 78. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) released this statement: “Today, the City of Selma lost a giant.Feb 17, 2024 · A Selma woman and several juveniles have been arrested in Dallas County — following a big brawl at a local high school. “We have a volatile situation that could have lead to several people being killed.”. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies were called out to Southside High School at around 11:35 Tuesday morning — when a fight involving ... Selma non-profit ArtsRevive — kicked off the new class this year. The new pottery class gives people a chance to learn one of the world’s oldest human inventions. Selma potter Jo Taylor teaches the class — and Kathryn Simpkins of Burnsville is one of the students. “You can take a slab of clay and make a vase, you can make a mug.by WAKA Action 8 News. The three finalists for Selma Police Chief have been announced. The finalists are former Butler Co. Sheriff Kenneth Hardin — Selma PD Lt. Kenta Fulford — and Dr. Stephanie Stewart with the Department of Pardons and Parole. The search started in June when then police chief, Spencer Collier, announced he would be … New - The latest overnight updates on regional, national and worldwide news are examined and presented by the CBS Overnight News team, along with expert analysis of approaching weather events and forecasts, and updates on sport events. [click to close] 04:30 AM. Action 8 News Rising. Action 8 News Rising. Tuesday, 02/27 , 04:30 AM 30 min. State Amendment – Alabama – 1 – Modify Local Bill Requirements . No Winner O 51.3%. 358,942; Yes O 48.7%The Alabama Forestry Commission has lifted the No Burn restrictions in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. AFC says the change is due to the recent rains helping to bring relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters. In the northern half of the state, the No Burn order is being lifted in 23 counties which will drop back to a ...Shane joined WAKA Action 8 News as chief meteorologist in September 2015 after being chief meteorologist at WRDW in Augusta, Georgia, for six years. He began his weather career in 1988 at WTVY in Dothan. He’s also worked for WSFA in Montgomery, where he did noon weather from 1989 to 1992, before going on to …No one should go to a restaurant for Valentine’s day dinner this year, but that does not mean you should resign yourself to eating out of styrofoam takeout clamshells or greasy piz... CDC Drops COVID Quarantine, Distancing Recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine if they come into close contact with an infected person. Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide. Feb 4, 2024 · Posted: Feb 3, 2024 9:43 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police need your help finding a missing man. 32-year-old Dominique Lamar Dosey was last seen leaving his home in the Selma area on Friday, January 26. He was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, black jeans and brown boots. He is described as 5’11” and 165 pounds. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The historic Jackson House in Selma is being dismantled — and packed up — for an 800-plus mile move to Detroit. It will become a part of Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford. The historic house will join more than a hundred other significant pieces of American history — located on the grounds.Feb 4, 2024 · Posted: Feb 3, 2024 9:43 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police need your help finding a missing man. 32-year-old Dominique Lamar Dosey was last seen leaving his home in the Selma area on Friday, January 26. He was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, black jeans and brown boots. He is described as 5’11” and 165 pounds. Posted: Nov 8, 2023 7:34 PM CST. Updated: Nov 8, 2023 7:40 PM CST. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. The historic Jackson House in Selma is now in the final stages of preparation — for an 800 mile relocation to the state of Michigan. In a little less than two months — crews have carefully …Posted: Jan 12, 2024 1:23 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. On January 12, 2023, lives were changed forever as an EF-2 tornado destroyed about one-third of Selma. ACTION … What the Tech: Teenagers who put nude photos online can now get them removed Jan 17, 2024 · Selma Police detectives quickly made an arrest in the city’s 1st homicide of the new year. “I want to thank my detectives for doing a wonderful job in bringing this case to a head very quickly,” said Lt. Ray Blanks. Detectives responded to shooting call at the Woodrow East subdivision at around 7:15 Sunday night — and found 38 year old ... From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Federal agents capture a fugitive from justice — wanted for capital murder in Selma. The arrest is the second in the drive-by shooting of a man in a shopping center parking lot last year in April. Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum says U.S. Marshals captured 36 year old Kenyada Dukes of Selma — in …WAKA Action 8 News. Montgomery; West Alabama; South Alabama; Troy; East Alabama; Statewide; Crime; Saving Selma; Campaign 2024; News Video; Weather Authority. …City officials say some grant applications are already available for property owners. For more for information — call the Office of Planning and Development at (334) 431-4855 — before October 15th. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. held a press conference Thursday to announce a project that could change the face of the city's downtown area.Some high-tech — and high-paying new jobs — are on the way to the Selma-Dallas County area. Craig Field Airport in Selma — will soon become the home of the country’s first remote tower air traffic control center — and training academy. The aviation industry is taking off — in Selma and Dallas County.WAKA CBS 8 Selma, AL. CHANNEL 8. WAKA CBS 8 is a TV station licensed in Selma, Alabama, broadcasting on virtual channel 8. WAKA is an affiliate of CBS and carries 7 additional subchannels: MeTV, Ion, QVC, True Crime Network, Quest, GetTV, and Newsmax. Visit WAKA Website.WAKA Selma Several of Your Favorite Daytime Shows Will Switch Time Slots on CBS 8. WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Sep 1, 2020 12:07 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. To get ready for the fall TV season, several of your favorite daytime TV shows will be switching time slots on CBS 8. The changes are …Fifty years of changing support. Fifty years ago, civil rights demonstrators began a march from Selma, Alabama, to the state’s capital of Montgomery, to advocate for voting rights ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Updated: Dec 26, 2022 5:11 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Water tank in Selma – Alabama News Network. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has issued an update on the State of Emergency he declared over water problems in the city due to the extremely cold temperatures. Monday, he released this update: “Thanks to the great response from the …If you have a food truck, knowing how to get listed on Food Truck Finders will let your customers find you online to taste your delicious food. Food truck finders are apps and webs...Members of the city’s faith-based community — are now helping to provide food and shelter — to the city’s homeless population. The Dr. Winston A. Williams Shelter for the Homeless — opened up November 22, 2023. “The regular hours is 7 PM at night to 7 AM in the morning. The shelter is located on the corner …Rigsby scores 22 in Troy's 78-68 win over Kent State. Led by Myles Rigsby's 22 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 78-68 on Saturday night. The Trojans moved to 17-8 with the win and the Golden Flashes fell to 12-12. Auburn.Oct 25, 2023 · From the West Alabama Newsroom–. A man accused in a deadly 2017 nightclub shooting is on trial for murder in Selma. Shykereya Leggett was only 20 years old when she was violently taken away from her family — and her one year old son. The young mother was shot and killed as she was trying to leave Prime Ultra Lounge back in October of 2017. by George McDonald. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. A deaf mother of eight — now has nothing and nowhere to go — after a fire completely destroys her home. The fire left three adults — and 10 children homeless — and without transportation — which means that they have no place to go — and no way to get there. Forty-three year old ...From the West Alabama Newsroom– The verdict is in — after a four-day murder trial — in Selma. A Dallas County jury found Juantonio Cosby of Selma — guilty of murder and assault — in a 2017 nightclub shooting. Twenty year old Shykereya Leggett was killed — and Eddie Williams was hurt — as a result of the shooting. Both…Nov 15, 2023 · From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Selma Police are investigating the murder of a Selma woman — who was shot to death Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Tremont Street. Lt. Ray Blacks says 32 year old Jasmine Callens died from a gunshot wound. He says detectives are investigating — but no arrests have been made in ... Posted: Mar 7, 2023 2:18 PM CST. Updated: Mar 7, 2023 6:21 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead. Police say at about 11PM Sunday, they were called to the 100 block of Cummings Circle. That’s where they found Cameron Struggs dead of gunshot wounds. Sunshine Thursday, rain and storms late Friday into Saturday. Some storms may become strong to severe late Friday afternoon through Friday night. The Storm Prediction Center places southwest Alabama within a slight (level 2/5) severe risk. Gloria Johnson is a retired teacher and also the pastor of Mt. Olive AME Zion Church. She took her retirement and savings to open open up a tutoring center. “She is a sweet, generous person. She loves the children in our area. The Sav-A-Child Christian Center is a place where the children can come and study learn and realize dreams can …The Selma to Montgomery Byway in Alabama marks the route of the 1965 march for voting rights. Learn about this historic scenic drive. Advertisement Designated as a National Histori... New - The latest overnight updates on regional, national and worldwide news are examined and presented by the CBS Overnight News team, along with expert analysis of approaching weather events and forecasts, and updates on sport events. [click to close] 04:30 AM. Action 8 News Rising. Action 8 News Rising. Tuesday, 02/27 , 04:30 AM 30 min. From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Federal agents capture a fugitive from justice — wanted for capital murder in Selma. The arrest is the second in the drive-by shooting of a man in a shopping center parking lot last year in April. Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum says U.S. Marshals captured 36 year old Kenyada Dukes of Selma — in …Selma police are investigating the city’s latest homicide that involves one of their own. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that officers responded to the 3400 block of Water Avenue Tuesday after receiving a call that a person had been shot. Once they arrived, they found the victim, Jamyron Hope, …SAVING SELMA: One year since tornado destroyed one-third of city. Posted: Jan 12, 2024 1:23 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. On January 12, 2023, lives were changed forever as an EF-2 tornado destroyed about one-third of Selma.Jan 12, 2023 · Selma, Dallas County Schools Closed Friday for Tornado Damage Inspections. Posted: Jan 12, 2023 8:55 PM CST. Updated: Apr 13, 2023 4:27 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. 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. Dec 26, 2022 · Posted: Dec 26, 2022 1:01 PM CST. Updated: Dec 26, 2022 5:11 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Water tank in Selma – Alabama News Network. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has issued an update on the State of Emergency he declared over water problems in the city due to the extremely cold temperatures. Monday, he released this update: Do we need heroes, and if not why do we still seek them out? Find out why we need heroes in this article from HowStuffWorks. Advertisement In the epic poem "The Odyssey," which was...by WAKA Action 8 News. A Selma man has been killed in a one-car crash in Dallas County. Alabama State Troopers say 34-year-old Joseph T. Williams III was driving a car that left the road and hit several trees. Investigators say he was not using a seat belt and died at the scene. The wreck happened at around 6:40 …Oct 4, 2023 · Help support Ellis Eskew & Shane Butler at the 2023 Sink-a-palooza. Posted: Aug 6, 2023 10:40 PM CDT. Updated: Aug 7, 2023 5:27 PM CDT. by WAKA Action 8 News. Money raised benefits the Prattville YMCA and the Coach-A-Child Scholarship Fund. If you have a food truck, knowing how to get listed on Food Truck Finders will let your customers find you online to taste your delicious food. Food truck finders are apps and webs...The Young and the Restless. Wednesday, 02/28 , 11:00 AM 1 hr. New - Drama, Soap Opera. A series of prominent families who live in a sprawling Midwestern town seem to dominate the rivalries, romances, hopes, fears and virtually every other activity associated with the many situations that occur within their city.WAKA Action 8 News. Our Stations; TV Schedule; Our Team; Events; Contact Us; WAKA 8. Search. Our Stations; TV Schedule; ... Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state's first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since. …Two dead, one injured in Selma shooting. Selma police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and another injured. The shooting happened around 11:00 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Cummings Circle. Police say 22-year-old Michael Latrell Brown has been charged in the deaths of 24-year-old Cameron Struggs and 24-year-old …The Selma Police Facebook Page said Walter has “an extensive and violent criminal history.” Blanks said he should be considered armed and dangerous. Blanks advised “If you see him do not approach him because he is armed and very dangerous. If you see him call 911 or call the Selma City Witness Hot Line 334-874-2190.”U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) invited President Biden to visit Selma during his 2023 State of the Union Address. The visit comes after he granted Sewell’s request to increase the federal cost share for FEMA’s public assistance program—including funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures—from 75% to 100% …by WAKA Action 8 News. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Saturday that the Disaster Recovery Center on W. Dallas Avenue has been closed. The new location will be at the Felix Heights Community Center, located at 405 Medical Center Parkway in Selma, will open starting Sunday at 1:00 p.m.From the West Alabama Newsroom–. Selma Police are investigating a pair of shootings over the weekend in the Queen City — that left two people dead. Chief Kenta Fulford says the two homicides happened about five hours apart from each other. The first one happened at Minter Terrace apartments on the 2500 block of Minter Avenue. West Alabama Newsroom Reporter George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties. George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news... WAKA Action 8 News, Posted: Dec 29, 2023 5:50 PM CST. by WAKA Action 8 News. Selma police are investigating the city’s 20th homicide of 2023. Police say 19-year-old Jaylen Whatley was shot at about 10:30PM on Christmas Eve night in the 2400 block of Church Street.. Shawty wanna hop in my ride