Lawmaker proposes stronger protections for Alabama public officials, candidates
The proposed legislation would also raise penalties for harassment and harassing communications.
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Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority announces new leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma announces a changing of the guard in the organization's leadership. Air Force Colonel Ryan Corrigan will take over as the…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: More details released about Montgomery shooting that injured three people
Montgomery police have now released more information about a shooting off of Atlanta Highway that left three people injured.
Montgomery charter school closes temporarily due to illness outbreak
A Montgomery charter school is closed for the rest of the week due to an outbreak of illness.
Horse confirmed to have rabies in Coffee County
State health officials have confirmed a case of rabies involving a horse in Coffee County.
Widespread rain expected for the first time in several weeks
Showers and thunderstorms will be most likely Wednesday night and Thursday
What The Tech: Protecting your Facebook settlements from scams
These days, it's best to treat every unexpected message about money as a scam. Especially if it tells you to 'click here' to claim your payment.
CITY ELECTIONS: Frank "Chris" Lee defeats Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood
Tuskegee City Council member Frank “Chris” Lee has defeated incumbent Tony Haygood in the runoff for mayor.
CITY ELECTIONS: Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon loses office he's held for decades
Greenville has elected a new mayor, with Mayor Dexter McLendon losing his re-election bid to Jae'Ques Brown, who is a member of the city council.
CITY ELECTIONS: Voters in Selma elect new mayor to replace James Perkins, Jr.
Voters in Selma have elected a new mayor to replace James Perkins, Jr., who had lost his re-election bid last month.
Hospital in Andalusia resumes operations after lockdown
City leaders in Andalusia say their hospital has resumed operations after a lockdown.
CITY ELECTIONS: Several local mayors defeated in runoffs
Several local mayors have gone down in defeat in runoff races.
Three people hurt in Montgomery shooting
Three people have been injured in a shooting in Montgomery.
CITY ELECTIONS: Results from September 23 Runoffs
Here are the results from the 2025 city runoffs that were held throughout the area on Tuesday, September 23.
Pay It Forward: Dwayne Richardson of Montgomery
Dwayne Richardson wears many hats from cleaning up his neighborhood by mowing the grass and landscaping to being the "go to" handyman.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police classify fatal shooting as death investigation
Montgomery police have announced that a fatal shooting which happened in July will be classified as a death investigation.
Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
The man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being convicted today.
Woman sentenced to prison for trying to sell off Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis
A woman has been sentenced for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his Graceland home and property before a judge halted the foreclosure sale.
Man asks Alabama not to execute his mother's killer
Geoffrey Todd West is scheduled to be executed for killing a woman during a robbery at a gas station in Etowah County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman charged in fatal stabbing in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a woman with murder in a fatal stabbing.
Wet and stormy weather is expected later this week
Highest chances for rain and thunderstorms will come on Thursday
Selma man sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, destroying post office letter box
A Selma man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail and destroying a post office letter box in Millbrook.
Meta to expand data center in Montgomery, increasing total investment to $1.5 billion
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other services. says it will expand its Montgomery Data Center, which is still under construction.
What The Tech: What American travelers need to know about foreign outlets
If you've traveled overseas, you already know our plugs don't work in most of the outlets around the world. All plugs are not created equal, and ours won't fit into most of outlets in the world.
Fort Deposit town attorney files lawsuit against councilman-elect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attorney for the town of Fort Deposit has filed a lawsuit against a candidate -- who won a seat on the town council in the recent municipal election. Judge Cleveland Poole heard the first…
