Drivers in these 5 Southeastern states should expect increased patrols as ‘Operation Southern Slow...
ATLANTA (WRBL) — A speed enforcement and awareness campaign in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee will return next week for its ninth year. ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ will kick off on Monday, July 13, and run through July 19, 2026. The highway safety office and state law enforcement agencies fr
Tracking thunderstorms entering NW Alabama this afternoon
Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Tuesday Midday Weather Forecast 7.7.26. Afternoon rain and thunderstorms chances are possible throughout the rest of the week, along with seasonal afternoon highs.
Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma
A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt. The shooting happened at around 2:30 early Saturday morning on the 1500 block of Mabry Street. Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry says officers found three people suffering from gunshot...
Former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum arrested in Alabama for drug possession
DAPHNE, AL. (WCTV) - Former Tallahassee Mayor and one-time Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office jail roster, Gillum was taken into custody on July 2 at 10:44 p.m. local time for “Possession Of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphern
What Most Alabama Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines
Across Alabama, some wildlife scenes become so common that people eventually stop noticing them. A red-tailed hawk perched above a highway. White-tailed deer standing near a tree line at dusk. Turkey vultures circling on warm afternoon air. And rows of crows sitting quietly on power lines. You’ll find them overlooking.
Calera police say ‘Ribeye Runner’ caught with three packages of steaks in his pants
A man with active warrants in three counties was arrested after allegedly stealing multiple packages of steaks from Walmart and other items from a nearby store, according to the Calera Police Department. Police said dispatch received a call from Walmart reporting a shoplifting suspect. An officer quickly responded and
Celebrating a decade of generosity from Keith Holley
Ten years ago, our agency was facing a challenge that would ultimately shape the future of child advocacy in Elmore County. We knew there was a growing need for a local child advocacy center so children and families wouldn’t have to travel long distances during some of the hardest moments of their lives. What began as
Main Street Wetumpka celebrates decade of downtown transformation
What was once a quiet downtown with vacant storefronts and untapped potential has transformed into a thriving destination over the past decade, thanks to years of investment, partnerships and a shared vision for the city’s future. Main Street Wetumpka marked its 10th anniversary on June 3 and spent the...
Another hot and humid day across north Alabama
Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Tuesday Morning Weather Forecast 7.7.26. Daily afternoon rain and storm chances will continue through the rest of the week, with temperatures hovering right around average.
Three people arrested after drug deal leads to shooting in Elmore County
ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – Three people have been arrested after an attempted drug deal led to a shooting in Elmore County. Sheriff Bill Franklin tells Action 8 News that it happened Thursday, July 2, in the Titus area. He says three suspects, two males and one female, who...
