Four finalists set to interview for Selma Police Chief job
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search for a permanent new police chief in Selma has now come down to four finalists. City leaders will interview the final four at a special called…
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ADC settles controversial Wilcox Co. Commission race
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Democratic Party Contest Committee holds a second hearing to settle a controversial Wilcox Co. Commission race. The committee ruled that incumbent District 3 Commissioner Jeff Saulsberry be certified the winner at a hearing…
Rain Chances Increasing Later This Week
Scattered showers and t-storms are likely Thursday and Friday
Man charged with string of burglaries at downtown Montgomery businesses
Montgomery police have charged a man with a series of burglaries at downtown businesses.
Troy University Montgomery to host suicide prevention conference
As colleges and universities address the growing need for student mental health support, Troy University will present a conference designed to prevent suicide.
A few severe storms possible Tuesday, typical heat through Friday
Tuesday afternoon looks partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms. A few storms may become severe, capable of damaging wind gusts.
International superstar Dolly Parton dies at 80
International musician, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at 80.
State of Alabama activates new emergency notification system
The State of Alabama has activated a new emergency notification system that will work alongside TV and radio stations to warn residents of life-threatening disasters.
Secret Service says it knows of Iranian video threatening Barron Trump's life
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Trump's youngest son.
Alabama getting $144 million in grants for rural healthcare
Alabama's rural healthcare programs and institutions will be sharing 138 grants, worth a total of more than $144 million.
Man charged with possession of child sex abuse material
The MCSO Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit initiated the investigation after receiving information of suspected illegal images involving children from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ICAC Task Force.
14-year-old arrested for making threat that closed Perry County schools
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after making a threat that closed down Perry County schools Monday.
Man killed in Alexander City shooting
The victim, who has been identified as Marcus Deshawn Freeman, was taken to Russell Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.Â
What The Tech: Does Digital ID work in airports?
Digital ID in Apple Wallet lets travelers create an electronic form of identification using a U.S. passport and present it at participating TSA checkpoints.
Lowndes County residents bring proposed data center concerns to commission
Residents packed into the county courthouse, with most opposing what is called the Project Red Clay data center.
Police investigate fatal Saturday night shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a fatal shooting in the city Saturday night. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says the shooting on the 1500 block of Martin…
Suspected drug traffickers arrested in Selma sting operation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma men are behind bars tonight accused of several drug-related charges including drug trafficking. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 47 year old Jamie Craig and 43 year old…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names of people involved in fatal wreck on I-85 in Montgomery released
Montgomery police have now released the names of the two people killed and one person injured in a crash on Interstate 85.
Former St. James star named starting quarterback at Arkansas
Football season is getting closer, and no matter your favorite team, you may want to also pull for the Arkansas Razorbacks this year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police make arrest in death of Alabama State University student
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder in the death of an Alabama State University student.
U.S. Air Force technology conference opens in Montgomery
The 43rd Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) training and education conference is underway in Montgomery.
"Stuff The Truck" helps collect needed food, school items for students
We are excited to announce that we collected 7,000 thousand pounds of food, 400 pounds of teacher supplies, and more than $1,400 in cash donations, with more still coming in.
Perry County Schools closed Monday after "anonymous threat"
Perry Co. School leaders say the closure affects students, faculty, and staff at both R.C. Hatch High School and Francis Marion School
What The Tech App of the Day: CoinSnap
CoinSnap is designed to help find the ones that might be. Using your phone's camera, you take pictures of both sides of a coin. Artificial intelligence then analyzes the images and attempts to identify the coin.
