Gov. Kay Ivey plants tree, awards student in Arbor Day celebration
Gov. Kay Ivey, along with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association, are celebrating Arbor Day at the Alabama Capitol.
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Pay It Forward: Roberta Burns of Selma
Roberta Burns is a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home in Selma. But she’s known to the residents and staff for caring for them in another special way.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay nearly $370,000 for schemes targeting the elderly
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud that targeted the elderly.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are “children” under state law
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a ruling critics said could have sweeping implications for fertility treatments.
14-year-old charged with setting Montgomery house on fire
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with arson after a house fire in Montgomery.
William Byron climbs from computer racer to win Daytona 500
William Byron put the No. 24 Chevrolet in victory lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers’ analysis of Alabama gambling and school choice bills
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has expert insight into the prospects of the gambling and school choice bills up for debate in the Alabama Legislature.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve 2023 Montgomery homicide
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man’s murder.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 23-25
Get ready for severe weather season by purchasing storm supplies and equipment during Alabama’s state sales tax holiday weekend.
Man arrested in death of wife in Opelika
Opelika police say a man has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife.
