BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WAKA) – WAKA Action 8 News has received two ABBY Awards for excellence from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
At an awards gala at The Club on Red Mountain in Birmingham last night, WAKA received awards for Best News Feature and Best Service Project.
The story that won for Best News Feature was produced by WAKA Anchor/Reporter Justin Walker and longtime Chief Photographer Bill Gill. It highlighted Auburn University’s Raptor Center and the 25-year tradition of having an eagle released before the start of Auburn home football games to fly over the stadium before landing on the field below…