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.
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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
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: 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.
Man arrested on sex, burglary charges in Opelika
Opelika police have arrested a man following a report of a sexual assault.
Man sentenced for cashing stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area using false identification.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of suspect in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has now released the name of the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery.
Two people shot in barricade situation at home in Chilton County
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says a barricade situation at a home near Verbena is over, and students at two schools put on lockdown are safe.
Suspect in Perry Co. stabbing arrested for murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Irondale woman is behind bars tonight in connection with a 2025 homicide case in Perry County. Chief Deputy Willie Walton says 33 year old Anastassja Mia Cooper…
