Stanhope Elmore Hall of Fame Coach Jimmy Foshee has died
The AHSAA has announced the death of Stanhope Elmore Hall of Fame football coach Jimmy Foshee.
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as President Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
WATCH: New Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama to be named this weekend
The first preliminary takes place Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the second preliminary is Saturday at 1 p.m. A winner will be named during finals at 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
Alabama Cattlemen's Association welcomes DYW contestants and host moms
The Alabama Cattlemen's Association welcomed all 44 contestants and their host moms to their headquarters on South Bainbridge Street.Â
President Trump proposes "getting rid of FEMA" while visiting hurricane survivors in North Carolina
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment," President Trump said while visiting hurricane survivors in North Carolina. “It’s very bureaucratic. And it’s very slow."
Ribbon cut on new Prattville Kindergarten School
Most schools have kindergarten classes, but in Prattville, an entire school is made up of kindergarten students!
President Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records
President Trump has signed an executive order to release classified documents on the assassinations of President Kennedy, Sen. Robert Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What's Happening: January 24-26
Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, you can head out to enjoy all sorts of weekend events!
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks
Ford is recalling 272,827 Bronco SUVs and Maverick pickups due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.
Free screenings held in Selma to raise Glaucoma awareness
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Primary Eyecare Center and VIP Organization -- team up to hold a free glaucoma screening in Selma. Optometrist Dr. Kristina Lovinggood checked eye pressure -- vision -- and educated…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: One person dies following Montgomery County fire
One person has died following a fire that happened in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional."
Montgomery Public Schools seeks your input in superintendent search
Montgomery Public Schools has launched a survey to receive input in its search for a new superintendent.
Construction underway to expand emergency department at Baptist Medical Center South
Construction is underway to expand the emergency department at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery.
Montgomery woman dies after wreck
Montgomery police say a woman has died of the injuries she suffered in a crash from earlier this week.
Selma woman says food stamp funds stolen from EBT card
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman says someone has stolen her food stamps off her EBT card. And now she doesn't know -- how she's going to feed her family. Linda Watts…
City of Selma to make emergency sewer line repair
The City of Selma is making an emergency repair after sewage backed up into homes.
Roof of Mobile Civic Center collapses
The snow-covered roof of the Mobile Civic Center has collapsed.
Man sentenced in murder of witness outside Montgomery County Courthouse
A man convicted of shooting a court witness outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in 2017 has been sentenced.
Free Glaucoma Screenings in Selma
January is Glaucoma Awareness month. And if you're in the Selma area, you have a chance to get screened for glaucoma for free.
Huntingdon College announces $1 million gift for rural teacher program
Huntingdon College has announced a $1 million gift has been made to start a rural teacher program.
Two dead, one injured in shooting at high school in Nashville, Tennessee
A female student was killed and another student was wounded in shooting in a high school cafeteria in Nashville, Tennessee. Police say the shooter then killed himself.
Pike County Judicial Complex flooded after pipes burst
Action 8 News has confirmed that pipes that froze, thawed and burst have flooded part of the Pike County Judicial Complex.
Pay It Forward: Vladimir Averett of Montgomery
If you've ever been to Heritage Barber Shop across the street from Alabama State University, then you've seen the familiar face of Vladimir Averett.
Selma residents react to icy temperatures and snow flurries
The arctic blast of winter weather has nearly shut-down the city of Selma. City and county government as well as schools were closed today -- due to the threat of snow -- and below…
