Well-known Montgomery businessman Raymond Cohen dies at 95
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery native and well-known businessman Raymond Cohen has died at 95. Cohen passed away Wednesday. His family business, Cohens, has long been a landmark shopping destination on Eastern Boulevard for people wanting to buy televisions, appliances and other items. Cohen was born on August 2,
Montgomery Housing Authority hosts on-site Hiring event
On August 27, the Montgomery Housing Authority will host an on-site hiring event for those interested in joining its team.
Prattville Scout turns Eagle project into lasting community service
For Prattville Christian Academy senior and Life Scout Ryan Lueck, the path toward becoming an Eagle Scout led him to a project that will continue serving the Prattville community long after he earns the rank. Lueck, a multisport athlete and member of Scout Troop 111, recently completed one of the...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of suspect in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has now released the name of the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery. The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Marquez Hughley. As Action 8 News has reported, the shooting happened as Montgomery police attempted to arrest three suspect
27-year-old ID’d as gun-wielding man shot by Montgomery police
Authorities have released the name of a man who was shot and seriously wounded by Montgomery police. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency on Friday identified the wounded suspect as Marquez Hughley. He is 27. Additionally, court records show a man who was with Hughley during the police chase - 27-year-old...
Shots fired into unoccupied house on Montgomery’s Cherry Street
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after shots were fired into a Montgomery house Thursday night. Montgomery police responded to the 2200 block of Cherry Street just after 9 p.m. on reports of a possible delayed robbery. Investigators spoke with the person who made the report and were...
20 years later: Family of missing Montgomery mother pleads for answers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Twenty years is a long time to go without answers. For the family of Aubrina Mack, it has been exactly two decades since she vanished without a trace, leaving behind two daughters and a family desperate for answers. “Twenty years has been a long time,” said...
Valiant Cross Academy Adds New Location on ASU Campus
Valiant Cross Academy, the fully accredited, all male school serves scholars in three locations in Montgomery. It’s elementary school recently opened its doors at the former Zeila Stephens Early Childhood Center on the campus of Alabama State University. Valiant Cross co-founder Dr. Anthony Brock says scholars, faculty
Metro Atlanta man sentenced for $14K US Treasury stolen check fraud
A Marietta man was sentenced for a federal fraud case involving U.S. Treasury checks he tried to cash using stolen identification, getting more than $14,000 fraudulently.
What’s Happening: August 21-23
WHAT’S HAPPENING (WAKA) – Barbecue, music, cars, gardening — it’s all happening in the River Region this weekend!. The 9th Annual Hog Days of Summer is back at the Union Station Train Shed, with barbecue and plenty of entertainment. There are not one, but two car...
