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YMCA of Greater Montgomery to host spring baseball games through Miracle League of Montgomery
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (200+ words) YMCA of Greater Montgomery to host spring baseball games through Miracle League of Montgomery'waka.com WAKA Action 8 News YMCA of Greater Montgomery to host spring baseball games through Miracle League of Montgomery YMCA of Montgomery will officially start running the…...
MPS hosts community forum with Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd
4+ day, 38+ min ago (190+ words) MPS hosts community forum with Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd'WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News MPS hosts community forum with Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) " Montgomery Public Schools hosted a community forum at Carver High School this evening. MPS invited families,…...
Alabama Legislature passes bill to improve safety at camps for children
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (210+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) " Supporters were at the Alabama State House today to urge lawmakers to pass the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act. The bill would establish the state's first uniform emergency preparedness standards for overnight youth camps, requiring licensed…...
Tickets now on sale for 22nd Annual Autism Crawfish Boil
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (91+ words) Montgomery, Ala. (WAKA) " It is once again time for the Autism Crawfish Boil. The 22nd annual event will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at DABOS Park. The event benefits Easterseals Central Alabama and will feature mudbugs, live music and…...
LINC Up Together Youth Seminar brings students to downtown Montgomery
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (206+ words) Dozens of students from schools in the River Region gathered for networking and career opportunities Sunday. The LINC Up Together Youth Seminar brought juniors and seniors together to collaborate and discuss different career fields. The professional workshop is designed to…...
What the Tech: Could your children have fake Instagram accounts?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Many parents keep an eye on their children's social media use, checking Instagram accounts and setting restrictions on their phones. But those efforts may not go far enough. Kids can easily create and hide…...
YMCA of Greater Montgomery assumes operation of Montgomery Miracle League
1+ week, 4+ day ago (114+ words) A Montgomery tradition now has new lease on life. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery recently announced that they will assume the operations of the Montgomery Miracle League. The Miracle League serves athletes ages 3 to 65+ with physical and intellectual disabilities, offering…...
Troy University fraternity begins annual walk to help veterans
3+ week, 1+ day ago (305+ words) Members of a Troy University fraternity use their spring break each year to raise money to support veterans. Alpha Tau Omega fraternity brothers gathered on the university quad this morning before setting off on their 2026 Walk Hard fundraiser. Troy's ATO…...
Montgomery Public Schools hosts 2026 Special Olympics
3+ week, 1+ day ago (189+ words) Montgomery Public Schools has welcomed athletes to Park Crossing High School for the 2026 Special Olympics. The day started this morning with a parade, an opening ceremony and then the athletes started their competitions. Students from 11 middle and high schools participated…...
Montgomery Public Schools preparing for Special Olympics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (91+ words) Montgomery Public Schools preparing for Special Olympics'WAKA Action 8 News WAKA Action 8 News Montgomery Public Schools preparing for Special Olympics Special Olympics competitions involving students in Montgomery Public Schools will be taking place on Friday. The games will be held at…...