Safe from the Storm: Stay safe from lightning
Most people think of tornadoes and flooding as the most dangerous parts of severe storms, but lightning can be just as dangerous.
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Former Wetumpka firefighter sentenced to 30 years in prison
A former Wetumpka firefighter has been sentenced to three decades behind bars following his guilty plea to child sex-related charges.
No. 13 Alabama scores a 98-93 overtime win over No. 24 Florida
With the outright SEC lead in jeopardy, Alabama dug out of a double-digit hole before finally taking control in overtime to beat Florida 98-93.
Biden cancels federal student loan debt for 153,000 people
While on the campaign trail in California, President Biden announced he was canceling federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers.
Montgomery man stabbed to death
A Montgomery man was stabbed to death Wednesday afternoon.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: UAB hospital puts hold on in vitro fertilizations after Alabama Supreme Court decision
UAB hospital in Birmingham has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith to be released from prison
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith will soon be released from prison following a plea agreement.
Eli Gold departing as play-by-play announcer for Alabama football games
The University of Alabama has announced that legendary broadcaster Eli Gold will no longer be the play-by-play announcer for its football games.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalling nearly 92,000 Genesis models
Hyundai is recalling nearly 92,000 Genesis models due to a fire risk.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery hit and run
A female pedestrian has been killed in a hit-and-run in Montgomery.
