Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback
The University of Alabama has named Keelon Russell its starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
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Montgomery's nationally-honored Plant Bae vegan restaurant closing its doors
Plant Bae, a nationally-honored vegan restaurant in downtown Montgomery, is closing its doors after six years.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with U.S. Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws.
U.S. Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to continue for now
Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Eye drops recalled
Eye drops are being recalled nationwide over concerns about whether the drops are sterile.
Turner & Saulsberry certified winners of Democratic Primary races in West Alabama
Hotly contested and formerly unresolved primary races for county commission seats in Perry and Wilcox counties have now officially been decided.
Bald eagle which recovered at Auburn University Raptor Center released into the wild
A bald eagle which was found injured in Prattville has now been released back into the wild following a lengthy recovery at the Auburn University Raptor Center.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of suspect in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has now released the name of the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery.
Fire destroys popular Panama City Beach souvenir store
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Registration now underway for the Centerpoint Half Marathon and 5K
The 17th annual run will take place on November 14 at Centerpoint Fellowship Church at 1200 McQueen Smith Road in Prattville.Â
Heat advisory, low severe storm risk Friday; Less hot this weekend
Friday looks like another very hot day across central and south Alabama. A heat advisory includes most of our area Friday, meaning heat indices likely peak near or above 105° yet again.
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Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback
The University of Alabama has named Keelon Russell its starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from August 20-21
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from August 20-21 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports.
Jury awards former Alabama basketball player $9.25 million in verdict against The New York Times
A jury has awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a University of Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Golden Tigers make history with their men's and women's soccer teams
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers add men's and women's soccer programs to their athletic department. The men's team made its exhibition debut on Monday night.
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