Death investigation opened after Troy police officer dies unexpectedly
Chief Sam Green said the department has opened up a death investigation, but no foul play is suspected.
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72-year-old man sentenced to 30 years for sexual child abuse
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for repeated sexual abuse of a girl over a 10-year span. News outlets report 72-year-old Herbert Writesman was sentenced Wednesday on over 30 counts of…
Woman Stabbed to Death, Juvenile Raped and Stabbed in Selma
Selma Police say a woman was stabbed to death, and a juvenile was raped and stabbed in Selma on Saturday.
Selma man accused of stabbing his mother
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of stabbing his own mother. Police arrested 30 year old Austin Rashad Hunter on Domestic Violence Assault and Domestic…
What the Tech? Why Movies Look Better on DVD Than on Streaming
If you watch movies at home, you most likely watch them on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or another streaming service. If you're a serious movie buff, or if you're creating a home theater experience, there is something better. A DVD.
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.
Applebee's Reopening Dine-in Areas at Montgomery Locations
Welcome Back, Neighbor! Applebee’s® restaurants have reopened dining rooms and are welcoming guests back in to enjoy a complete dining experience away from home. After weeks of cooking every meal at home, guests can now sit back, relax and enjoy…
State lottery bill filed in the Alabama legislature
The bill does not specify where the funds would be allocated.
Millbrook Child Pornographer faces up to 90 Years in Prison
From the U.S. Attorney'e office: "MILLBROOK MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY MONTGOMERY, AL – Germaine Moore, 45, of Millbrook, Alabama, pled guilty today to three counts of production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Louis V.…
Meta to expand data center in Montgomery, increasing total investment to $1.5 billion
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other services. says it will expand its Montgomery Data Center, which is still under construction.
Auburn Man Charged with Impersonating Police Officer, Making Terroristic Threats
An Auburn man is accused of making terroristic threats and having a tactical vest with a Lee County Sheriff's Office patch on it.
Greenville police searching for bank robber
Greenville Police and the FBI are looking for a man who they say robbed a bank.
UPDATE: Woman Dies at Montgomery Apartment Complex after Being Shot; Police Make Arrest
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that has left a woman dead.
Two people injured in two Montgomery shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that have injured two people.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Court documents have new information on killings of two women in Montgomery
Action 8 News has obtained court documents that provide new information on the murders of two women in Montgomery's Gibbs Village public housing community.
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ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Know your Alabama county map
When you see weather warnings on Action 8, it's helpful to know where you are located. Our map of Alabama counties can help.
Tuskegee University Hosts Lockheed Martin Day
Tuskegee University hosted Lockheed Martin for a day to focus on careers in aerospace and defense while connecting students in the STEM fields to careers and internships. The festivities kicked off on Thursday…
Wilcox Co. murder suspect makes first court appearance
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the death of a 21 year old Pine Apple woman. Sheriff Larry Colston says 24 year old Tyrese…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Johnston Taylor moved to Kilby Prison to serve child pornography sentence
Johnston Taylor, the man who was sentenced in the death of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, has been moved to Kilby Prison near Montgomery to serve his sentence for child pornography possession.
What the Tech: What to know if you keep your insurance cards on your phone
Storing your insurance card or driver license on your phone could compromise your privacy if you're not careful. Here's what to do.
Auburn falls to Florida 44-39 on the Plains for first loss of the season
In the battle of first-year coaches, it was Florida's Jon Sumrall who came out on top of Auburn's Alex Golesh, handing the Tigers their first loss of the season.
500 lb Andalusia Man Makes National News for Weight Loss Success
A 500 pound Zaxby's employee from Andalusia is making national news for his weight loss success.
Montgomery Teen Is Awarded 1.3 Million In Scholarships And Has Over 21 College Acceptance Letters
17-year old Omarion Calloway, a senior at Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, has been accepted into over 21 universities, including New York University, Howard University, and Hampton University, and has received more than $1.3 million in scholarships.
Parole Denied for Woman who put Baby in Oven
Melissa Wright is currently in Tutwiler Prison serving out her 25 year prison sentence. She was convicted in 2003 for attempted murder of her one year old daughter, Ashley. "At the time…
Nursing Students at LBW Community College Celebrate Pinning Ceremony
Nursing students at LBW Community College are taking the first steps in their new careers in the healthcare field.
