Selma residents share their New Year's resolutions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of a new year is a time when people look towards the future -- and set goals for making lifestyle improvements in the upcoming year. Making resolutions…
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Man arrested in Lowndes County murder
Brown was booked into the Lowndes County Jail and charged with murder and receiving stolen property 2nd degree.
Selma police detectives investigate the city's first homicide of 2026
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police are investigating the city's first homicide of the new year. A murder investigation is under in Selma after a man is found shot to death over…
Investigators uncover new evidence in Demopolis murder case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis murder suspect is now facing additional charges after investigators uncover new evidence in the case. Marengo County District Attorney Rachel England says investigators have found new…
Emancipation Proclamation signing commemorated in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New Year's Day is a day that many people spend looking forward towards the future -- or reflecting on the year that was. But some people in Dallas…
Civil Rights icon remembered in Selma
Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery is being remembered in Selma for her lifetime of dedication to the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Lowery died on Christmas…
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2025
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2025. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
New police chief on the job in the city of Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown has a new top cop. Action 8 News sat down with the city's new police chief to talk about his goals for the department…
One person dead after weekend shooting in Selma
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 3 A.M. Saturday in the 600 Block of Ravenwood Drive. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
25-Year-Old Man Killed In Wilcox County Accident Early Sunday Morning
25-year-old Fredrick D. Kennedy Jr. was fatally injured when the 2020 Hyundai Kona he was driving hit a utility pole and then a tree.
1 dead, 2 injured in Christmas Eve crash in Dallas County
It happened around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday on Dallas County 77 near Providence Avenue, approximately two miles south of Selma.
Orrville woman dies in crash on Christmas Day
It happened around 6:30 a.m. Thursday on Alabama 6 near the 45 mile marker, approximately eight miles north of Safford.Â
Groups partner to host two toy giveaways in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two gift giving events in Selma are making sure that hundreds of children have a Merry Christmas this holiday season. The 11th Annual Books -- Basketballs-- and Baby-Dolls…
City property paving project underway in Valley Grande
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A paving project is underway in Valley Grande that aims to improve public access to city properties. The parking lot at Valley Grande City Hall is now a…
Buddhist monks travel through Uniontown on Walk for Peace
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of Buddhist monks are walking through Alabama on a cross-country pilgrimage to the nation's capital. The group is traveling along U.S. Highway 80 East -- stopping…
Some Selma tornado victims still need help, nearly three years after the storm
Nearly three years after the tornado that hit Selma in 2023, some tornado victims still need help repairing their homes.
Christmas holiday season magnifies need of Wilcox Co. families
Two food giveaways in Wilcox County offer a helping hand to needy families in the community during the Christmas holidays.
Dallas Co. man facing sex charges involving a minor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars tonight facing several sex charges involving a minor child. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says 26 year old Ty'Travious Carmichael is charged with…
Marengo Co. community continues legacy of giving
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman's love of Christmas and heart for giving -- has now grown into a community-wide effort to spread Christmas joy. Dorell Twilley says her mother…
Dallas Co. High School hosts VEX Robotics competition
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County High School hosted it's very first VEX Robotics Competition today on the campus. Student teams battled it out for a chance to move on and compete…
Selma-Dallas Public Library hosts wreath making event
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library hosted the community's newest Christmas holiday tradition Thursday morning at the library. The annual Haul-Out-the-Holly combines the Christmas holidays -- creativity -- and…
Dallas Co. deputies bust suspected bootlegger
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Deputies in Dallas County bust a suspected bootlegger -- after executing a search warrant early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says investigators were able to obtain the warrant…
Early morning fire in Dallas Co. sparks death & fire investigations
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is now underway following a fire early Tuesday morning in Dallas County. Authorities responded to a fire on the 8300 block of County Road 39…
Annual Holiday House underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 47th Annual Holiday House is in full swing this week in Selma. Holiday House kicks off the holiday shopping season in the Queen City each year. The…
