Biden uses State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
For 68 minutes in the House chamber, Biden goaded Republicans over their policies on immigration, taxes and more.
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The 2024 Bryant-Jordan Program Regional Scholar-Athlete and Achievement winners announced
High School Sports
The Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program, which is now in its 37th year, has announced its 2024 regional winners.
Jack Sadighian becomes the new “Voice of the Biscuits”
Montgomery Biscuits
After the departure of play-by-player announcer Chris Adams-Wall during the 2023 season, the Biscuits name Jack Sadighian the new “Voice of the Biscuits.”
Alabama Republicans push through anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, absentee ballot limits
Representatives approved both bills on 75-28 party-line votes after Republicans moved to cut off debate.
Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear
If the Senate proposal is approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
Auburn women cruise past Arkansas 67-48 to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals
Auburn Women's Basketball
Sydney Shaw, JaMya Mingo-Young and Mar’shaun Bostic each scored 11 points and No. 7 seed Auburn beat 10th-seeded Arkansas 67-48 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill
If approved by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature, the proposal would go before voters on Sept. 10.
1 dead, 2 injured in Autauga County crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells Action 8 News that the accident happened on Alabama 14 near the 142 mile marker, approximately one mile east of Autaugaville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Legislature approves school choice bill, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the CHOOSE Act, Gov. Kay Ivey’s education savings account bill.
Biden hopes to use State of the Union address to show he’s up to the job
Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday will attempt to ease voter concerns about his age and job performance while sharpening the contrast with former President Trump.
