ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two tornadoes confirmed in Marengo County
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Marengo County in storms on Friday, May 22.
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Passage of constitutional amendments impacts Alabama district attorneys
Alabama voters passed two constitutional amendments during Tuesday's primary election that impact district attorneys offices across the state.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying ends for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying has ended for the candidates running in the August 11 special primaries for four seats in the U.S. House.
Chamber of Commerce hosts small business workshop in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop Thursday -- to help people in the area start and grow their own small business. Communities Unlimited -- was…
Woman killed in wreck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County
A woman has been killed in a crash involving two SUVs and a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 65 in Lowndes County.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Qualifying begins for special primaries for U.S. House
Qualifying is underway for the August 11 special primaries in four Alabama U.S. House districts.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Primary Election Results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News:
CAMPAIGN 2026: Voters Guide for Alabama Primaries
The Alabama Primaries are Tuesday, May 19. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the polls.
Selma police detectives investigate city's 5th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead and two others are hurt following a series of shootings in Selma over the weekend. Police say three unrelated shootings happened at three different locations…
1 dead, 2 injured in Perry County crash
The single-vehicle crash happened around 3:00 p.m. Saturday on Alabama 219 near the 12 mile marker.
Detroit businessman searches for Selma manufacturing site
A Detroit businessman who recently bought Selma business is looking for a site in Selma to manufacture the company's products.
Wilcox County man charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend in Marion
A Wilcox County man faces several charges after police say he attacked his ex-girlfriend in Marion.
Selma non-profit hosts wellness event at Selma High School
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A wellness program underway at Selma High School teaches students how they can be their best selves everyday. Action 8's Savannah Sabb was the Mistress of Ceremony --…
Selma police investigating series of shootings
Selma police are investigating a series of shootings that happened over the weekend.
Whitfield Regional Hospital hosts summer job shadowing program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis has expanded its job shadowing program for college students to include the summer. The inaugural Summer Shadowing program was held at the hospital…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Details emerge in fatal head-on collision in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (WAKA) -Â More details have emerged about a fatal head-on collision that happened Tuesday afternoon in Selma. The man killed in the crash has now been identified -- as 47 year old Terrance…
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford resigns in agreement with the city
Kenta Fulford is no longer the police chief in Selma after reaching a settlement agreement with the city.
Camden woman killed in Wilcox County crash
A Camden woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Wilcox County.
One person killed, another injured in Selma wreck
Action 8 News was on the scene of a head-on crash in Selma that left one person dead and another injured.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama's Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama's Congressional districts.
Elderly swamp survivor praises search crew volunteers and his dog
It's now been about a week since an elderly Dallas County man was released from the hospital following his rescue from a swamp, with the help of his own dog.
Uniontown woman killed in Dallas County crash
A Uniontown woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Dallas County.
CAMPAIGN 2026: See sample ballots from your county for May 19 primaries
Here is a complete list of sample ballots for the May 19 primaries, as you make plans to head to the polls.
WCCS & Craig Field Airport host 14th Annual Aviation Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma -- and Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority -- partnered to host the 14th Annual Aviation Day in Selma. Aviation Day brings students from…
