Rooftop Rider: Autaugaville Dog Turns Heads While Riding High on Owner’s Truck
AUTAUGAVILLE, Ala. (WAKA) — If you’ve driven through Autaugaville lately, you may have done a double take at the sight of a big white truck with an unusual passenger riding on top. Action 8’s Chief Photographer Bill Gill says even after years behind the camera, what he spotted...
Montgomery’s Emergency Call Center builds team through new hires
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - With crime happening every day, it’s important to have a team committed to helping each caller through each situation. Hiring classes were launched in January, April, and July, with a continuous focus on building and maintaining a team capable of meeting the demands of 24/7 emergency services.
First Alert: A weekend full of heat and humidity
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Your Saturday has been warm and humid from the start of the day, and will continue throughout the rest of the day heading into the evening. Temperatures hit highs in the low 90s, at the warmest point this afternoon. Afternoon showers/storms are not out of the...
Building Heat and Gulf Moisture Set the Stage for this Week’s Forecast
NO VIDEO TODAY BECAUSE OF ALABAMA WEATHER NETWORK PREP – WE DEBUT AUGUST 11TH!. It’s the third weekend of July, and Alabama is deep into summer’s steam. The calendar says we’re approaching the climatological peak for heat and humidity, and this week will bear that out. After recent flooding rains and storms tied to...
Scattered Thunderstorms Saturday, High Heat Returns Sunday
As of 10:45 AM, nearly all of Central Alabama is dry except for a few showers over Cherokee, Etowah, and Cleburne counties. However, multiple showers and storms are covering a good chunk of North Alabama, especially over the AL/TN state line just north of Florence, and around and north of Scottsboro and covering...
North Alabama Electric Cooperative Fiber says reported outage to be resolved ‘shortly’
The company took to social media Saturday afternoon to announce the first report of a fiber outage.
Very hot Monday, strong afternoon storms for some
Heat Advisory: In effect for Marion, Winston, Lamar, Walker, Cullman, and Fayette counties from 11 AM – 8 PM Monday. The heat index will reach 105-110°. Be sure to limit time outdoors and hydrate well. Tonight: A very isolated downpour is possible before sunset. Otherwise, we’ll remain dry with temperatures falling...
Police Presence Ramps Up Across Alabama Highways
Have you noticed an increase in police presence in Alabama this past week?? There's a great reason for this. According to a Facebook post from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Operation Southern Slow Down is underway. They stated, “this week, Alabama is joining forces with five other states in a high-visibility...
As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle...
The SS United States is in Alabama in preparation to become world's largest artificial reef. Many Florida diving businesses want it near them so they can reap the benefits. The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each passing day, is closer...
Prattville CityFest concludes with great success
Prattville, Ala. – The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce concludes Prattville CityFest, July 19, 2025, at Mac Gray Park, marking the 37th annual celebration. “CityFest is one of those events we look forward to every year,” said Brooke Glover, Marketing and Communications Director of Prattville Chamber. From live...