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ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: Local leaders grateful to have this new tool
Local government and emergency officials are already expressing thanks as they find out about Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar.
Fire destroys Butler County Health Department
Action 8 News was on the scene when a five-alarm fire destroyed the Butler County Health Department.
Campaign 2024: Biden's family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting
President Joe Biden's family used a gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race and keep fighting despite his debate performance last week.
CBS News Poll: Growing number say Biden shouldn't be running for re-election
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows nearly three-quarters of those asked say President Biden shouldn't be running for re-election, including nearly half of those in the Democratic Party.
U.S. Supreme Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court has extended the delay in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election.
July begins very hot, but with lower chances for rain this week
High temperatures remain very hot throughout the first week of July. Although, humidity looks a bit lower Monday. That should keep heat indices near or below 100°.
Two men injured in Sunday afternoon shooting in Montgomery
Two men are recovering after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Hyde Park Drive in Montgomery
Montgomery residents walk to Stop the Violence
More than 100 concerned residents walked to bring awareness to the recent rash of gun violence and escalating crime in Montgomery.
Heat advisory Sunday, July begins very hot with lower rain chances
Sunday looks very hot and humid, with highs in the mid 90s and peak heat indices of 108°. The first heat advisory of summer '24 covers all of central and south Alabama from 10AM to 7PM Sunday.
WAKA Action 8 unveils new live weather camera in Millbrook
Action 8 now has a live camera in Millbrook as part of our Johnny Adams Law Firm Weather Camera Network. See what it can show you!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
A man who was shot Monday evening in Montgomery has now died of his injuries.
Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from "Fernwood Tonight" and "Roseanne," dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died.
Fun day voting rallies set for several west Alabama counties
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A series of community fun-day events are planned in several West Alabama counties. The goal is to try and help improve voter turnout. The Wilcox County town of Yellow…
What the Tech: Why the U.S. has banned Kaspersky anti-virus software
If you're using Kaspersky anti-virus software, it's recommended to uninstall it and switch to a different anti-virus program.
What the Tech: Should social media come with warning labels, restrictions?
The U.S. Surgeon General has proposed adding warning labels to social media platforms, similar to the ones found on cigarettes and alcohol.
2 dead, 6 injured in Pike County crash
Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green says the two-vehicle crash happened on County Road 4421 Thursday evening.
Life of WWII veteran Romay Davis of Montgomery remembered at funeral
The life of Romay Davis, a World War II veteran who was 104 years old when she died on June 21 in Montgomery, is being remembered by countless people who shared in her life of service to others.
MPD: Man in crisis creates incident in downtown Montgomery
Montgomery police have confirmed to Action 8 News that a man whom they say was in crisis created an incident downtown.
Contract signed to install septic tanks for Lowndes County residents
Action is being taken to help solve the long-running raw sewage issues in parts of Lowndes County.
Salvation Army in Montgomery welcomes its new leader
The newest commanding officer, Capt. Thomas Johnson, just recently moved to the City of Montgomery.
Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
The decision could be used as fodder for claims by Trump and his Republican allies that the Justice Department has treated the Capitol riot defendants unfairly.
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court reversed a ruling by a San Francisco-based appeals court that found outdoor sleeping bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic panic about his candidacy
A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront former President Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, which was held in Atlanta and hosted by CNN.
Selma students qualify for FBLA National Competition in Orlando
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of students from Selma City Schools are off to Orlando, Florida -- to represent the state of Alabama in the Future Business Leaders of America -- National…
