WAKA Action 8 News’ Post

Bring the kids out to the Tickled Pink Out Party! We’ve got a special children’s area full of fun activities, so there’s something for everyone. It’s going to be a great day for the whole family while supporting a wonderful cause! 🎉 #FamilyFun #TickledPink

 Keep and eye out in the River Region for the WAKA Action 8 News Thunder Truck, used by the Weather Authority to keep track of storms in our area! Special thanks to Johnny Adams Law Firm, LLC for supporting the Thunder Truck!

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 For years, thousands in our area have not had complete radar coverage to protect them in severe weather. That all changes with Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar! The Johnny Adams Law Firm, LLC has joined with us as a partner to show it also has a commitment to public safety. We could not have completed a project this large without them. We thank them for their support!

WAKA Action 8 News is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Tickled Pink with a Tickled Pink Out Party! This family friendly event will take place at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday, September 28th. We are looking for special vendors to fill our limited remaining spaces. If you have products to sell, services or education to provide, children’s or pet products or services, or anything in between we want you! Go to WAKA.com for more information or call Austin or Steffanie at 334-271-8888

River Region, we need your help! Tie & Doll, Inc., Winn-Dixie, and Action 8 News are supporting the Montgomery Public School Backpack Program with the 10th annual Stuff the Truck Food Drive! Join us at the Winn-Dixie in Sturbridge on Saturday, August 24th from 10AM-2PM to donate non perishable breakfast, lunch and snack items to support children and families in need in Montgomery. 

Nominate an individual who unselfishly does good in our community to help us Pay It Forward! Each week we will surprise a deserving winner with an announcement on- air and online and $333 courtesy of WAKA Action 8 News and The Vance Law Firm.

Estee Morrison is the weekend anchor for Action 8 News. She rejoined the WAKA news team in 2022. She began her news career in the production department at WAKA after graduating from Hollins University in Virginia more than 20 years ago. As a reporter she covered politics and court cases around Central Alabama and served in the Governor's press corps from 1999-2011. Estee also established the “Positively Alabama” weekly series highlighting artists, businesses and people making unique contributions throughout our state.

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Check out the Johnny Adams Weather Camera Network to keep you updated on the current weather across the River Region. WAKA Action 8 News displays weather cams for Selma, Troy, Demopolis, Greenville, Kowaliga, Opp, Montgomery, and Millbrook at waka.com! Special thanks to Johnny Adams Law Firm, LLC for supporting this project!