Cloudy, cool, windy Thursday; Clearing sky, cold Thursday night
Clouds finally clear Thursday night. Temperatures turn quite cold for late October, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
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WSFA news director dies after cancer battle
All of us at Action 8 are remembering the life of a fellow Montgomery journalist, community leader and fierce competitor. Desmond Wingard, the news director at WSFA Channel 12, has died after a battle with cancer.
As SNAP benefits end due to government shutdown, here's where to find food in Montgomery
The City of Montgomery has released a list of places to find food due to the ending of federal SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Town of Pike Road reveals plans to residents at open house
Leaders in Pike Road are showing off plans for the town to get input from residents.
St. James students hold annual community day
Students at St. James School in Montgomery are holding their annual Community Day, with some of them volunteering at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
Alabama State University receives $38 million donation, largest in history
Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr., has announced that Alabama State University has received the largest donation in its 158-year history.
Troy Police arrest suspect after string of car break-ins
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron says Andre Dean Kennedy was arrested and charged on October 24th with multiple counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, attempting to elude and resisting arrest.Â
What The Tech: Important things to remember when shopping for tv's
You’ll see rows of screens labeled 4K, 8K, OLED, QLED, UHD — it’s a lot of alphabet soup. But the biggest decision might not be the picture technology at all. It’s the size of the screen.
Warm Meals and Lifesaving Lessons: UAB Street Psychiatry and Wesley Church Team Up to Help Montgomery's Unhoused Residents
Doctors from UAB’s psychiatry residency program distributed 72 boxes of Narcan in hopes of saving lives in the capital city.
Uniontown capital murder suspects make first appearance in court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The two suspects in a Uniontown capital murder case -- make a first appearance in court Wednesday morning. Martrell Carlisle and Jayelynn Cole are each charged with two counts…
Selma Police detectives investigate city's 11th murder of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night near a Selma public housing complex. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim near…
Donald Watkins, Jr., withdraws name from consideration for City of Montgomery position
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that Donald Watkins, Jr., has withdrawn his name from consideration as the director of Small and Minority Business Development.
Newly-elected mayors, other city leaders get training in Montgomery
Incoming mayors, city council members and other city officials are receiving training in Montgomery from the Alabama League of Municipalities.
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominate the landscape.
President Trump, South Korea advance trade talks
The U.S. and South Korea advanced trade talks today, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy.
Two people injured in shooting on Carmichael Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Carmichael Road that left two people injured.
Opelika man charged in Auburn car burglaries, second suspect on the loose
Auburn Police say 22-year-old Roosevelt Lee Pace of Opelika was arrested and charged with unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft of property.
What the Tech: How to find out if registered sex offenders live near you
If your kids are heading out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, you probably know where the best candy is, but do you know who lives in every house along the route?
Alabama ABC Board proposes new regulations after Oct. 4 mass shooting
In a letter to the Governor, Alabama ABC Board Administrator Curtis Stewart says the board reviewed ways that the state's alcohol policies could help improve public safety.
Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown
Vice President JD Vance says he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, though he did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding as the federal government shutdown continues.
Froggy Bottom Materials buys nursery in Shorter to expand operations
Froggy Bottom Materials has announced an expansion to allow it to better stock its garden center.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile arrives in Montgomery for several appearances
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has arrived in Montgomery, where it can be seen in several locations over the next several days.
Dementia Friendly Alabama holds "Halloween Crawl"
Dementia Friendly Alabama has held a Halloween Crawl for people to enjoy a special day with others.
Pay It Forward: Candy Harris
Candy Harris donates to the Montgomery Cancer Center and the Humane Society in Montgomery and Elmore County. She has a nursing home blessing volunteers at Wesley Gardens and the gift shop. She also helps First Choice.
Selma AmeriCorps program rebooted to address housing shortage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The AmeriCorps program is getting a reboot in the city of Selma to help address the city's ongoing housing shortage. AmeriCorps is a federal program that helps to provide…
