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WEATHER

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PROGRAM LINEUP

LOCAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

YOUR HOME FOR THE BEST and the MOST LOCAL SPORTS COVERAGE

TALLASSEE TIGERS 2024 SCHEDULE

Aug. 23 - MONTGOMERY ACADEMY (Away)

Aug. 30 - ELMORE COUNTY (Away)

Sep. 6 - MUNFORD (Away)

Sep. 13 - BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (Away)

Sep. 20 - BULLOCK COUNTY (Home)

Oct. 4 - CLEBURNE COUNTY (Away)

Oct. 11 - HANDLEY (Away)

Oct. 18 - SAINT JAMES (Home)

Oct. 25 - TALLADEGA (Home - Homecoming)

Nov. 1 - HOLTVILLE (Senior Night - Home)

REELTOWN REBELS 2024 SCHEDULE

Aug. 23 - T.R. MILLER (Home)

Aug. 30 - TRINITY (Away)

Sep. 6 - HORSESHOE BEND (Home)

Sep. 13 - RANBURNE (Away)

Sep. 20 - LOACHAPOKA (Away)

Sep. 27 - DADEVILLE (Home)

Oct. 4 - LANETT (Home)

Oct. 11- LaFAYETTE (Home)

Oct. 25 - CENTRAL COOSA (Away)

Nov. 1 - LEE SCOTT ACADEMY (Away)

TROY UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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WALQ Public Notice

NEWS HEADLINES FROM OUR BROADCAST PARTNER

NOV

Some showers, sunshine for some, and still warm early this week

By:

Ben Lang

After a gloomy weekend, we could me more sunshine in the sky early this week. However, isolated showers remain possible Monday and Tuesday.

NOV

Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Montgomery

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WAKA Action 8 News

The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.

NOV

Montgomery man dead in city’s latest homicide

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WAKA Action 8 News

The fatal shooting happened around 11:02 p.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Birmingham Highway.

NOV

Jones man dies in Autauga County crash

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WAKA Action 8 News

The crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. Saturday on Autauga County 45.

NOV

Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69

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WAKA Action 8 News

Broome scored 16 points and Pettiford had 15 in the second half.

NOV

Fields scores 15 in Troy’s 78-61 win against New Orleans

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WAKA Action 8 News

Troy will now continue its road trip against No. 16 Arkansas Wednesday.

NOV

Grambling holds off Alabama State after Brandon Gilliam misses a field goal in closing seconds

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WAKA Action 8 News

Kareem Keye was 16 of 28 for 280 yards passing and he also had two short touchdown runs for Alabama State (5-4, 4-2).

NOV

Jalen Milroe runs for career-high 185 yards and 4 TDs as No. 11 Alabama thrashes No. 14 LSU 42-13

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WAKA Action 8 News

The Tide will now host Mercer next Saturday.

NOV

Pike Road Intermediate School honors veterans at annual breakfast

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WAKA Action 8 News

Over 60 veterans from the town attended the breakfast.

NOV

Elmore County students launch weather balloon as part of International STEM Day

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WAKA Action 8 News

The balloon was launched from Wetumpka, climbed to over 80,000 feet before it burst and landed near Opelika.

SPORTS NEWS FROM ACTION 8 SPORTS

NOV

Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69

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WAKA Action 8 News

Broome scored 16 points and Pettiford had 15 in the second half.

NOV

Fields scores 15 in Troy’s 78-61 win against New Orleans

By:

WAKA Action 8 News

Troy will now continue its road trip against No. 16 Arkansas Wednesday.

NOV

Grambling holds off Alabama State after Brandon Gilliam misses a field goal in closing seconds

By:

WAKA Action 8 News

Kareem Keye was 16 of 28 for 280 yards passing and he also had two short touchdown runs for Alabama State (5-4, 4-2).

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

NOV

Tom Hanks rips movie critics with single expletive

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Tom Hanks had some choice words for movie critics while recalling a previous experience with one of his films. Hanks reunited with "Forrest Gump" star Robin Wright for his new film, "Here."

NOV

Sabrina Carpenter's early days were on Disney Channel, with more recent years spent on tour with Taylor Swift

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Songs like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" helped Sabrina Carpenter skyrocket to fame. Her early days in the entertainment industry were spend on Disney's "Girl Meets World."

NOV

Veterans Day: Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins among Hollywood stars honoring our military

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Many celebrities, including Dennis Quaid, Trace Atkins and Danica McKellar, believe Veterans Day is a great reminder to acknowledge the sacrifices made by those in the U.S. military.

MUSIC NEWS - ULTIMATE CLASSIC HITS

NOV

Mitch Malloy Still 'Pissed' Over Short Stint with Van Halen

By:

Martin Kielty

He was the first choice to replace Sammy Hagar, and says he shared “wicked chemistry” with the band. Continue reading…

NOV

Tom Morello Reveals Rock Hall's 'Most Egregious Oversight'

By:

Corey Irwin

He's been on the nominating committee for a decade, but one omission still drives him crazy. Continue reading…

NOV

David Gilmour vs. Roger Waters: Set List Comparison

By:

Matthew Wilkening

Estranged former bandmates have taken far different approaches with Pink Floyd's catalog on recent solo tours. Continue reading…

TROY UNIVERSITY SPORTS NEWS
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FEB

Troy Athletics Celebrates Black History Month

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As part of Black History Month, we are proud to recognize the men and women who have represented Troy so well throughout the years. Today we honor a man who needs no introduction for @TroyTrojansFB - @DeMarcusWare !#OneTROY #TroyCARES pic.twitter.com/1zjctpZk2J

NOV

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of November 11 – 17

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NOV

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of November 4 - 10

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OCT

Troy University Athletics, Clyde May’s & Pete’s Package Store Announce Officially Licensed Troy Bourbon

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TROY, Ala. – Troy University Athletics is excited to announce, in partnership with Clyde May's and Pete's Package Store, Troy's first officially licensed straight bourbon whiskey for fans to enjoy beginning this week. This limited release will feature 200 bottles of a single barrel, cask strength (112.5 proof), aged five years straight bourbon whiskey hand-picked by L.C. May, the grandson of Clyde May.

OCT

Troy Athletics Announces Partnership with P4 Physical Therapy

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OCT

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of October 21-27

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OCT

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of October 14 - 20

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OCT

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of October 7 - 13

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SEP

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of September 30 - October 6

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SEP

This Week in Troy Athletics: Week of September 23-29

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