From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Extension Office hosted its annual Safety Day event Thursday in Camden. The event brought nearly a hundred third graders from all over the county -- out…
The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update their documents and maps to incorporate the new name.
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church.
Alabama will soon join the states that have banned or restricted the presence of cellphones in schools.
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that will make Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War, an official state holiday.
Selma police hope you can help them find four people they want to question about a recent murder.
Two people who were critically hurt in a shooting in Troy have had their names released.
Greenville has completed a construction project that officials hope will attract new tourism opportunities.
Gov. Kay Ivey has recognized five Alabama companies for their international success.
First Baptist Church in Prattville want to raise awareness for the need for foster and adoptive families.
A major change in Apple’s App Store could mean lower prices and more options for iPhone and iPad users.
A man has been shot and killed on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County non-profit is working to provide the help that Plantersville tornado victims need -- on the long road to recovery. Pine Hill Mission hosted Plantersville Community…
The State Bureau of Investigation tells Action 8 News that around 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, an ALEA Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Alabama Highway 51.
Jim Massey's Cleaners is holding an unclaimed clothing sale where 100% of the proceeds will benefit Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
A Troy man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to murder.
One of the victims, 53-year-old Woodie Beck III, was a coach at Wilcox Academy.
The defendants sentenced for mail and bank fraud conspiracy are from Montgomery, Auburn and Opelika.
The great doors of the Sistine Chapel have closed, with 133 cardinals beginning the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
We'll be in a wet weather pattern through the upcoming weekend
REAL ID requirements for those flying in the United States or entering federal buildings have now taken effect after nearly 20 years of delays.
The bills now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.
Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit that the Motown music legend repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.
A former football player at Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School is being honored by the Montgomery City Council for being selected in this year's NFL draft.
Troy University has cut the ribbon to the new $37 million Jones Hall, the home for its College of Health Sciences.
