Another lengthy dry spell begins in most locations today
Cooler air will arrive in time for the weekend
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What The Tech: Can someone control your smartphone without your permission?
A warning circulating on Facebook claims an iPhone update allows someone to remotely access your phone.
Death row inmate Michael Shannon Taylor set to be executed Thursday
Taylor was sentenced to death for the 1991 capital murders of Ivan and Lucille Moore in Etowah County.Â
College football fans react to first release of playoff rankings
Action 8 News asked football fans their thoughts on Alabama receiving the No. 5 spot in the first release of the College Football Playoff rankings.
Selma Police Department releases new details in recent double homicide
Selma Police Chief Ettice Brickus has provided new details about a double homicide at Chanticleer Apartments and released the names of the victims.
Sanders elected first black Dallas Co. Sheriff in county's history
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters elect the first black sheriff in the county's history. Dewayne Sanders defeated two independent challengers to win the race. Sanders held a watch party --…
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers describes the kind of governor he expects Tommy Tuberville to be
Alabama voters have chosen their fourth Republican governor in a row with the election of Tommy Tuberville, but Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says there are some differences between Tuberville and most of the governors before him.
Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposes using National Guard to fight crime in Montgomery
In his victory speech in Auburn, Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposed using National Guard troops to fight crime in Montgomery.
A Renaissance Family Affair: Tuskegee University Celebrates Homecoming
Homecoming week is here at Tuskegee University! From campus celebrations to special guests, there’s plenty planned for Homecoming 102.
MPS encourages parents to attend meeting about new program that gives high school students a head start on college or career
Want to know how your high schooler can get a head start on college or a career? MPS is hosting a parent information night Nov. 4 to explain its new dual enrollment program.
MPD charges Montgomery woman in fatal hit-and-run
MPD says officers responded around 5:45 A.M. on Tuesday, November 3rd, to the area of Folmar Parkway and Bill Joseph Parkway in reference to a single vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
What the Tech: How can lawmakers limit impact of AI on children
The questions include whether companies should verify users’ ages, what safeguards younger users need, and how companies should be held accountable when their products cause harm.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Democrats win control of both houses of Congress
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Trump.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Barry Moore wins U.S. Senate race
Republican Barry Moore has won the race to replace Tommy Tuberville in the U.S. Senate.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Complete list of U.S. House winners in Alabama
Here is the list of who won races for Alabama's seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Tommy Tuberville declares victory in the governor's race
Inside a packed venue in Auburn, Republican Tommy Tuberville has declared victory in the Alabama governor's race, to the cheers of his supporters.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Congressman Shomari Figures speaks to Action 8 News after winning U.S. House District 2 race
A jubilant Congressman Shomari Figures is celebrating re-election with his supporters in Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Rhett Marques concedes defeat in the U.S. House District 2 race
Republican Rhett Marques has conceded defeat to Democratic Congressman Shomari Figures in the hotly-contested U.S. House District 2 race.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State and local election results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
Montgomery voters cast their ballots in November midterms
Voters say this years election is very important because of the candidates running for the state's constitutional offices and the amendments on the ballots.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses which political party has Alabama voters motivated
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether it's Democratic voters or Republican voters who are more enthused about voting in this year's elections.
What the Tech: How to clean up your email list
Called Manage subscriptions, it brings subscription emails together so you can review the senders and unsubscribe without digging through individual messages.
Elmore County Board of Education confirms arrest of teacher
The Elmore County Board of Education has confirmed that one of its teachers has been arrested in a incident that occured on campus.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether campaigns have been effective
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is discussing whether the campaigns for governor and the U.S. House District 2 race have been effective.
Montgomery teacher facing federal drug trafficking and gun charges
A teacher at L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery faces drug trafficking and gun charges.
