Covington County Students Return to Class
Covington County students headed back to school today marking the beginning of their 2026-2027 school year.
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Covington County Students Return to Class
Covington County students headed back to school today marking the beginning of their 2026-2027 school year.
Cafeteria renovations underway at School of Discovery in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The newly opened School of Discovery in Selma -- is having meals for its student body -- delivered from another school. School officials say the cafeteria at the…
Pike Road Schools announces expansion to intermediate school campus
The rapidly-growing Pike Road school system has announced another expansion to serve its students.
Sons Kia presents scholarship money as it celebrates opening of new dealership facility
When a car dealership builds a new facility, you can usually expect banners, balloons and bargain deals. A Montgomery car dealership is celebrating its new building, with a twist.
Former Kilby Prison officer sentenced in contraband case
The Alabama Department of Corrections has announced the sentencing of a former officer for his role in a contraband investigation at Kilby Correctional Facility.
WATCH: Jackson Hospital taking next steps to emerge from bankruptcy
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital has announced it is taking the next steps to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Intense heat and low rain chances this week, less hot this weekend
An excessive heat warning continues until 9PM Monday for central Alabama. With high temperatures approaching 100°, peak heat indices may exceed 110°.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Extreme heat warning until 9PM
Most of the Action 8 viewing area is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 9PM Monday night.
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Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Patriots look to lean on grit, sacrifice & discipline in 2026
After a successful run in 2025, this year's Pike Road Football Team is looking to lean on their grit, sacrifice & discipline to help them achieve even more in 2026.
Two-A-Days High School Football Previews: Bears look to build off a playoff appearance from a year ago
The Billinglsey Bears are hoping to build off of the success they saw in 2025, for an even better year in 2026.
AP Top 25 Preseason College Football Poll: Ohio State on top, with Alabama No. 13
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP Top 25 preseason college football poll, with Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas rounding out the top five.
WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner makes history
If you heard a familiar voice calling the Montgomery Biscuits game, it was WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner, who also made history.
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