WATCH: New Selma police chief welcomed with ceremony
People in Selma have held a special ceremony to welcome Ettice Brickus, the city's new police chief.
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State of Emergency declared in 40 Alabama counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency in 40 Alabama counties in preparation for Isaias.
Wilcox Co. Sheriff's Office investigates deadly shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars following a fatal shooting early this morning. A disabled man was killed and a woman was injured during a shooting at a…
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Tracking Isaias
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to a major category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph Friday morning 10/9/26. It made landfall as a category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph near Destin, Florida at approximately 8:30PM Friday 10/9/26.
Lowndes Co. man gets life sentence in Dallas Co. double murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man pleads guilty -- in a 2018 Dallas County double murder case. Christopher Gordon has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole --…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: One arrest announced in Selma triple killing
Selma police have announced one arrest in the weekend triple killing at a restaurant on Highland Avenue.
Report: Three killed in Selma shooting
Three people have been killed in an overnight shooting at a restaurant in Selma.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has once again partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the upcoming Great Alabama 650 race.
Selma business owner makes donation to Selma University
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma business owner makes a sizable donation to Selma University -- to support and promote business. Selma-U President Dr. Stanford Angion was all smiles -- at a…
Action 8's Tickled Pink postponed until October 17
Action 8's "Tickled Pink" event, which has become a cherished Montgomery tradition in the fight against breast cancer, has been postponed due to the chance for rain.
Marion Military Institute provides military service academy pipeline
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Military Institute is providing guidance for students interested in attending one of the country's prestigious military service academies. Service Academy Program Director -- Lt. Col. Thomas Bowen…
Selma Main Street spruces up around historic Selma bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Alabama Main Street grant is helping the city of Selma spruce up around one of its most iconic historic sites. The Edmund Pettus Bridge is also one…
Tips from the public lead to two arrests in Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Anonymous tips from the public -- help Lowndes Co. authorities identify and arrest two suspected truck stop thieves. Lt. Anthony Green says 52 year old Alton Surles is…
Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority announces new leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma has a new executive director. The Board of Directors introduced James Thomas as the new executive director at a…
New workforce training facility opens at Perry Co. PREP Center
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles and Ingram State Technical College unveil a new workforce training facility -- today at the Perry County PREP Center near Uniontown.…
Officer hit by gunfire, suspect killed in Marengo County
An officer has been hit by gunfire while a suspect was killed in a shooting in Marengo County.
AT&T opens Connected Learning Center at Selma University
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new resource to help people bridge the digital divide -- is now available at Selma University. AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center in the Stone-Robinson Library. The…
Selma attorney sues former Dallas Co. DA for defamation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A civil lawsuit involving a Selma activist and civil rights attorney -- and a former district attorney -- is set to heard in court. Attorney Faya Rose Toure…
Veteran biker group head to the capitol to honor POWs and MIAs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of bikers head to the state capitol -- to honor members of the military who were Prisoners-of-War -- and went Missing-In-Action. American Legion and VFW riders…
S.T.O.M.P. to host citywide prayer service in Selma
The Selma Team Outreach Ministry & Prayer will be hosting its Selma Citywide Prayer Day and 15th Praise Unity Celebration will take place Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 at Phoenix Park.
Dallas Co. community remembers 1998 double murder
People in Dallas County remember the 1998 murder case that led to the convicted killer's execution.
Lowndes Co. investigators need the public's help to identify a thief
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public for help -- to try and catch a thief. Investigators are hoping someone from the public can…
Craig Field Airport hosts military training exercise in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A three-day military training exercise is underway at Craig Field in Selma. It's an event that promotes economic and workforce development in the area -- as well as…
Man convicted of killing two people in Dallas County executed by lethal injection
A man convicted of capital murder in the deaths of two people in Dallas County in 1998 has been executed.
Historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma set to reopen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The owners of the St. James Hotel in downtown Selma -- say the historic hotel is set to reopen within the next few days. The historic hotel is…
