Selma police chief put on administrative leave
The Selma City Council has voted to put Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford on administrative leave.
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22nd annual Autism Crawfish Boil at DABOS Park in Montgomery
Thousands showed up throughout the day Saturday to enjoy some crawfish, live music, and fun with friends and family, while supporting a great cause for their fellow Alabamians.
Hundreds come out to "Politics in the Park" candidate forum in Pine Level
Many local and state officials gathered in Pine Level to campaign and talk with eligible voters Saturday.
Man on scooter dies of injuries after being hit by SUV in Lee County
A man on a scooter in a roadway has died after being struck by an SUV in Lee County.
Man killed in pickup truck crash in Marengo County
A man driving a pickup truck has been killed in a crash in Marengo County.
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, capping historic NASA mission
Artemis II’s astronauts have returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific Ocean to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century.
Attorney General's Office Building in Montgomery to be named in honor of Gov. Kay Ivey
As Gov. Kay Ivey marks nine years in office, a prominent state government building in downtown Montgomery will be named in her honor.
Lawmakers Cite Memories And Mold In Farewell To Alabama State House
Lawmakers reflected on their time inside the Alabama State House, as they shared both fond memories and concerns about its condition.
Faulkner University breaks ground on academic resource center
Faulkner University officials have broken ground on what they call one of the most significant construction projects in its history.
Montgomery police bill fails to make it through the Alabama Legislature
Time ran out on the 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature before a final vote could be taken on a bill to increase the number of officers in the Montgomery Police Department.
What grade would lawmakers give the 2026 Alabama legislative session?
The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature has ended, so what grade would lawmakers give to their performance?
Sunny this weekend with warm afternoons
Dry weather is likely to continue through all of next week
Clefworks to bring Imani Winds for a special concert in Montgomery
A Grammy-award winning wind ensemble group will soon hit the stage in downtown Montgomery.
"Burgers, Brews and Blues" to benefit the Downtown YMCA
The community event will feature music, food and family-friendly fun.
What's Happening: April 10-12
It's the perfect weekend for the Flimp Festival in Montgomery or plenty of other events across the River Region!
Child Protect to hold tasting event to help raise money benefitting victims of child abuse
The event will feature live music, food, tastings, coffee bar and much more.
River Region Disability Expo to take place Friday, but at a new location
The annual event will take place on Friday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Faulkner University Multiplex, located at 5345 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues recall over windshield wipers
Ford has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail.
World champion Argentina to face Iceland in soccer showdown at Auburn University
Current soccer world champion Argentina will meet Iceland in an internationally-significant soccer match at Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn University.
Rep. Terri Sewell holds rural healthcare roundtable in Demopolis
In Demopolis, Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a rural health roundtable to hear directly from health care providers and hospital officials about the challenges they're facing.
Lawmakers pushing bills focused on technical education
So far, both bills have passed the Alabama House of Representatives with full bipartisan support.
Lutzie 43 Foundation & ALDOT host safe driving summit at Prattville High School
Juniors and Seniors at Prattville High School learned about the dangers of drunk and impaired driving thanks to the Lutzie 43 Foundation and others, who held an educational and interactive seminar this morning.
"Ketamine Queen" gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New information in mystery surrounding Opelika woman who vanished in 1980
Action 8 News is staying on top of a cold case murder mystery that stretches from Opelika all the way to Southern California.
Dog tethering bill passes Alabama House with changes
The House approved the new bill with the amendments 69-23 with 9 abstentions.
