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Ivey names Azzie Oliver as Montgomery County District Attorney

Gov. Kay Ivey has named Azzie Oliver to serve as Montgomery County District Attorney.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: Some expired COVID tests are still good to use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that if you have expired COVID tests at home, you may not need to throw them out just yet.

Woman charged in school shooting incident in Wilcox Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is facing charges -- after a shooting incident involving a child -- at an elementary school in Pine Hill. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at…

What the Tech App of the Day: NSOPW

The Department of Justice has released an app called NSOPW, which stands for National Sex Offender Public Website. This app allows parents to easily map the locations of registered sex offenders in any area.

What the Tech: Beware of scam from person claiming to have seen you watch pornography

You may have heard of sextortion scams before, but this latest version is even more terrifying.

ALEA Halloween safety tips for children, parents, drivers and partygoers

While Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, children are more likely to be hurt on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fire Danger Advisory expands to all Alabama counties

The Alabama Forestry Commission has now put all 67 counties under a Fire Danger Advisory.

Lowndes County Residents React To Johnson's Mistrial

Lowndes County residents react to mistrial in William Chase Johnson case

Many residents in Lowndes County where Sheriff "Big John" Williams lived and worked were emotional after today's mistrial in Macon County.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in Montgomery

Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a shooting victim died.

Pay It Forward: Tricia Light of Montgomery

We are recognizing another unsung hero in the community and Tricia Light of Montgomery is one of those people.

ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers gives insight into final days before Election Day

Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into the final days before the Nov. 5 general election.

Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died

Comic actor Teri Garr has died of multiple sclerosis at the age of 79, “surrounded by family and friends,” said her publicist.

2 dead, 3 injured in Bullock County shooting

ALEA says SBI launched a death investigation at the request of the Union Springs Police Department.

Trump ally Steve Bannon is released after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress

Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from prison early Tuesday, after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.

Mayor, interim police chief give update on Montgomery crime statistics

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and the city's interim Police Chief Jim Graboys have provided an update on this year's crimes statistics.

Mistrial declared in William Chase Johnson case

A mistrial has been declared in the capital murder trial of William Chase Johnson, the man charged with killing Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams.

Prattville Fire Department collects more supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene

The Prattville Fire Department is once again doing its part to help victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Action 8's Shane Butler helps open Central Alabama Fair in Selma

It's a tradition each year. Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler helped open the Central Alabama Fair in Selma!

Foot Soldiers Park opens administrative offices in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit committed to the preservation of voting rights history -- continues to expand its presence in the Queen City. The goal of Foot Soldiers Park is to…