‘Reverse Smokey and the Bandit’: Two truckers teamed up to stop fleeing suspect on...
Police in Calera, Alabama, say that two truckers were instrumental in bringing a police pursuit to a safe stop on Saturday. At 2:45 a.m. on October 17, 2026, an officer with the City of Calera Police Department (CPD) spotted a vehicle “traveling at a high rate of speed” through a construction zone on I-65. The […] The post ‘Reverse Smokey and the Bandit’: Two truckers teamed up to stop fleeing suspect on I-65 in Alabama appeared first on CDLLife .
In Montgomery, ‘No Kings’ demonstration encourages voter registration, turnout
More than 250 people gathered in downtown Montgomery Saturday to encourage voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections and Monday’s deadline to register to vote. The demonstration was the fourth “No Kings” protest, a national movement protesting President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. More than 2,500 events were planned across the country for the […]
St. James field dedication honors life of school’s championship coach Perry
When former St. James football coach Neal Posey saw his mentor, Jimmy Perry, was being honored with a stadium dedication on Friday, he didn’t hesitate to make the five-hour drive from his Tennessee home to Montgomery. “As soon as I got something in the mail about the date, I...
By golly, Ollie! McGill-Toolen wins 16-14 on Poiroux’s final-second field goal, clashes with UMS-Wright...
MONTGOMERY — McGill-Toolen’s Ollie Poiroux needed more than a sound mind and an unfaltering right leg when he got ready to attempt a game-winning field goal with one second left against Montgomery Catholic Friday night. He needed a slide rule. With a robust wind blowing across his face...
‘They need to be safe’: Inside Montgomery’s new shelter for mothers and their children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - For years, Friendship Mission has been the only shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery. Now, a second option is officially open. An option focused on keeping families together. Samaritan’s Place is a new emergency shelter for mothers and their children, founded by LaDonna Brendle through...
Life of Montgomery native Jimmy Carter remembered by fellow radio broadcaster
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – We have sad news involving a legendary Montgomery radio broadcaster who went on to find fame in Nashville, and nationally. Entertainment reporter Jimmy Carter died this week in Nashville, at 73. He passed away just two days before his 74th birthday. He had worked with...
Culver’s planning to open restaurant on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Action 8 News has learned that a fast-growing restaurant chain has plans to add a location in Montgomery. Culver’s is looking to build a restaurant on a piece of land on Chantilly Parkway. It’s in front of the AMC movie theatres, next to the car wash, Krystal and Home Depot.
Alabama community college enrollment tops 100,000 for first time since 2010
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System announced Wednesday that the latest enrollment figures show 100,262 students are attending a community college this fall — the highest unduplicated student headcount since 2010. The news came during the system’s board of trustees meeting in Montgomery. The meeting was...
City of Prattville hosts Parade of Pumpkins
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Prattville kicks off its 8th annual Parade of Pumpkins this weekend!. Carved and decorated pumpkins from folks in the community are on display around the downtown area, along with festive storefronts and seasonal displays. There’s the Harvest Haven in the Butterfly Garden, the expanded GLOW Trail, and the Pumpkin Barrel Trail.
UAPB faces big test, opportunity against Alabama State
Two weeks after a statement road victory, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a chance to make another statement at home. UAPB will host Alabama State for homecoming at 2 p.m. Saturday on SWAC TV at Simmons Bank Field. The Golden Lions (3-2, 1-1 SWAC) were picked to...
