PIKE ROAD, Ala. (WAKA) – As temperatures hit triple digits, health officials with the Alabama Department of Public Health are warning people to take precautions during the extreme heat.
Students in the River Region headed back to school within the past week and will soon be hitting the gridiron for high school football.
Action 8 News stopped by Pike Road High School’s football practice to see how they are making sure players and staff members are safe when outside.
Read the full article and watch the video here: https://www.waka.com/2026/08/13/area-high-school-football-teams-take-precautions-in-extreme-heat/