Pay It Forward: Kimberly Smith of Millbrook
Kimberly Smith started a resource center in the community so that the community has a place and face to connect to resources.
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Military and community service of veterans honored in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County honor and celebrate veterans for their military service and their service to the community. People bundled up tight. And some even brought…
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures introduces bill to rename post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) is introducing a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename a local post office in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Man seriously hurt in shooting near East South Boulevard
A man has been seriously injured in a shooting near East South Boulevard.
City of Montgomery marks Veterans Day with parade, resource fair, ceremony and new tribute
The City of Montgomery is marking Veterans Day with several activities, and is introducing a new tribute to veterans.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama responds to Jackson Hospital's plea for help
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama is speaking on Jackson Hospital's request that the insurance company provide more money as the hospital struggles through bankruptcy.
Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive gets underway to benefit the Salvation Army
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are counting on your support again this year.
U.S. House could vote as soon as Wednesday on ending government shutdown
The bill that would end the longest government shutdown could be up for a final vote in the U.S. House as soon as Wednesday.
Montgomery has broken two daily record lows this week
The airport temperature dropped to 26 degrees late Monday evening, and bottomed out at 23 degrees Tuesday morning
What The Tech: Comparing Fubo TV and Philo streaming services
The simple rule is this: the more you want to watch, the more you have to pay.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end.
Murder investigation underway following Sunday shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is dead following a shooting Sunday night in Selma in the area of Eugene Avenue and F.D. Reese Street. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers dispatched…
Selma Police investigate city's 12th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is also underway following a Saturday night shooting in Selma. Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened at around 7 pm -- in the area…
AAA Alabama to give away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai, Kia owners
AAA Alabama will be giving away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai and Kia owners as a way to combat car thefts.
Montgomery man dies in crash involving train
It happened around 11:43 a.m. Monday in the area of Davenport Parkway and Bowman Street.
Former Prattville Winn-Dixie reopens as Piggly Wiggly
The former Winn-Dixie store on East Main Street in Prattville has reopened as a Piggly Wiggly, as Winn-Dixie continues its exit from Alabama and other states.
Two killed in Chilton County crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on crash in Chilton County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: YouTube TV to offer rebate due to Disney contract dispute
YouTube TV says it will offer a $20 rebate to customers who have been left without ABC, ESPN, SEC Network and other Disney channels due to contract negotiations between the two companies.
City of Montgomery opening warming center, changing bus routes
The City of Montgomery is opening its warming center due to the sub-freezing temperatures that are expected.
Will Parker appointed to Alabama Supreme Court
Will Parker recently served as General Counsel to the governor.
Freeze Warning for Monday night and Tuesday morning
Temperatures are expected to plunge into the middle 20s
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 election
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
What the Tech App of the Day: Tody
Reviewers have praised Tody for keeping kids engaged, and it even includes an option to turn cleaning into a game. This feature is particularly helpful for families with neurodivergent children, providing a clear, structured, and manageable approach to household tasks.
U.S. Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls more than 400,000 vehicles
Honda is recalling 406,290 vehicles because the wheels might fall off.
