Lowndes County residents mourn the death of school principal
The Lowndes County school system has announced the death of school principal Christopher Chambers.
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What the Tech: Beware of a new cryptocurrency scam that could cost you thousands of dollars
Be on the lookout for a cryptocurrency scam that nearly fooled our Consumer Technology Reporter Jamie Tucker.
What the Tech: How to get free shipping from Amazon Prime even if you're not a member
See a website that can help you reach the minimum amount on Amazon to get free shipping. You don't need an Amazon Prime membership.
Alexander City man charged in fatal shooting of four-month-old boy
Alexander City police have charged a man with a shooting that killed a four-month-old boy.
Man arrested in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 in the 500 block of Chatsworth Drive.
Additional showers/storms Monday evening; Drier, less hot Tuesday
Additional showers and storms may develop along a front and track through our area Monday evening/night. If so, they may be capable of strong wind gusts.
Body found in Millbrook lake
Millbrook police need your help identifying a body that has been found floating in a lake.
ADPH to hold community fair focusing on health, job opportunities
The Alabama Department of Public Health is holding its Resource Fair & Job Fair on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Love Center Church on Plum Street in Montgomery.
Suspect in Texas shooting wore 'Property of Allah' clothing and Iranian flag emblem
The gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday in a mass shooting is being investigated by the FBI as a potential act of terrorism as he was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design.
Italian auto supplier to open first U.S. facility in Auburn, creating 130 jobs
An Italian company that makes synthetic leathers for the auto industry will open its first U.S. facility in Auburn.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Lawsuit filed challenging Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency
A lawsuit has been filed challenging the Alabama residency of Tommy Tuberville, the Republican nominee for governor.
Man convicted of enticing a child for immoral purposes in Montgomery
A man accused of pretending to be a social service caseworker to try to lure a child into his car and proposition him for sexual acts has been found guilty of enticing a child for immoral purposes.
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 05/01/26-05/15/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 05/01/26 – 05/15/26. All are innocent until proven guilty. Click here for more from WAKA.
Get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday early at Pike Road's Summerfest
Summerfest will take place on Thursday, June 25 at the Pike Road Agriculture, Recreation and Performing Arts Park on Trotman Road.
Toys "R" Us makes return to Alabama
Tanger Outlets in Foley announced on social media Tuesday that the location is now open in the shopping destination.
Jackson Hospital's Closure Could Drive Away International Doctors
International physicians at Jackson Hospital say a closure could create a ripple effect for healthcare in Montgomery for years to come.
Jury reaches verdict in capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
A jury in Macon County has reached a verdict in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed.
Businesses announced for Merry Corners in Pike Road
No word on when the businesses will open.
Alabama State among 17 basketball teams named in federal point-shaving indictment
A betting scheme to rig NCAA basketball games involves 26 people, federal prosecutors say. Alabama State is one of 17 teams named in an indictment following an FBI investigation. Action 8 News has a statement from ASU.
A new tour bus is conducting guided tours in historic Selma
There's a new tour bus in Selma that allows people to learn about voting rights history while visiting the city.
What the Tech? Ignoring or Deleting Facebook Friend Requests Has Risks
You think you're taking precautions against scammers seeing your posts and photos on Facebook, but you may still be followed by scammers or other people you don't want to see your…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in fatal shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery police have now charged a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a man from earlier this month.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 04/16/26-04/30/26
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 04/16/26 – 04/30/26. All are innocent until proven guilty. Click here for more from WAKA.
