ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama Fire Alert reinstated to all 67 counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission has reissued a Fire Alert for all 67 counties.
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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer of Alabama drops out of race to become U.S. House Speaker
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) is among those who have dropped out of the race to become U.S. House Speaker, which is now down to six candidates.
Dallas County man killed in Perry County crash
A Dallas County man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Perry County.
Montgomery man sentenced to more than 10 years for child sex trafficking
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking involving a minor.
Two dead after accident on historic Selma bridge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal accident on the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge -- claims the lives of two Selma women early Sunday morning. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the accident happened…
Fourth suspect arrested in murder of Wilcox Co. two year old
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another suspect in the murder of a Wilcox County two year old -- is now behind bars. Sheriff Larry Colston says 23 year old Tyreek Smith -- is accused…
Montgomery police investigating three shootings
Montgomery police are investigating three shootings that have happened since Friday.
Aruba requests van der Sloot case documents, including his description of killing Natalee Holloway
Authorities in Aruba have requested documents from the U.S. Department of Justice in the extortion case against Joran van der Sloot, including his description of killing Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway on the island nearly 20 years ago.
MPS hosts inaugural Central Alabama Marching Band Festival at ASU
High school marching bands from Alabama and Georgia came together Saturday in the Capitol City.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt meets with families of American hostages in Israel
Sen. Britt: When we watched the videos and heard the stories today, the things that happened were unthinkable.
UPDATE: Woman arrested in Prattville shooting incident identified
Scary moments for shoppers at the Walmart in Prattville Sunday evening as they reported hearing screaming and gunshots.
Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer announces bid for U.S. House Speaker
Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL 6th District) has announced his bid for U.S. House Speaker.
AP visual analysis: Rocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosion
AP’s analysis shows a rocket that broke up in the air was fired from within Palestinian territory, and that the hospital explosion was most likely caused when part of that rocket crashed to the ground.
Dozens of local businesses and churches compete in the Great Grits Cookoff
The grits in the competition were judged on taste, presentation, and originality; prizes were awarded in each category.
Mother arrested after dead newborn found in garbage bin behind convenience store in Decatur
An Alabama woman is being held on a $200,000 bond after the body of her newborn baby was found inside a garbage bin behind a convenience store in Decatur, police said.
Prattville's "Parade of Pumpkins" underway through Halloween
The 5th Annual Parade of Pumpkins is underway in downtown Prattville.
Montgomery Police Department: On-duty officer charged, relieved of duty
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary proceedings against an officer.
Disabled vet raises concerns about gunfire and safety in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is standing up on behalf of his community -- and speaking out about gunfire that he says is terrorizing the neighborhood. "I'm 66 years old, I'm…
What the Tech: Look for sex offenders before your children trick-or-treat
While some states prohibit convicted sex offenders from handing out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters, that doesn't mean that kids won't knock on their doors.
What the Tech Quality Test: Streaming vs. Blu-ray
Which has better video/audio quality: A Netflix 4K movie or a Blu-ray DVD?
Israel says mother and daughter from U.S. held hostage by Hamas have been released
Hamas on Friday freed an American woman and her teenage daughter it had held hostage in Gaza, Israel said, the first such release from among the roughly 200 people the militant group abducted from Israel during its Oct. 7 rampage.
Judge fines former President Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer is found on campaign website
Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 on Friday after a disparaging social media post about a key court staffer in his New York civil fraud case lingered on his campaign website for weeks after the judge ordered it deleted.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Chick-fil-A settles lawsuit over delivery prices
If you ordered a delivery from Chick-fil-A during the pandemic, you may have money coming to you.
State surplus property auction runs October 21-29
You have the chance to bid on laptops, office furniture, vehicles, boats and other items in an online state surplus property auction.
Ellen McNair to become Alabama Commerce Secretary
Gov. Kay Ivey says Ellen McNair of Montgomery will become Alabama's Dept. of Commerce secretary when current Secretary Greg Canfield steps down at the end of the year.
