ALEA Warns Drivers of Travel Dangers in Frigid Weather
Roadways may ice over in the course of freezing rains and below freezing temperatures causing drivers who aren't used to icy roads to crash.
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Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with devastation
Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.
Selma police arrest a suspect in the city's 1st murder of 2025
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the city's first homicide of the new year. Lt. Ray Blanks says 31 year old Jadarius Moore of Selma…
Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires
Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton and R&B star Jhené Aiko.
Carter lauded for humility and service in Washington before his body is returned to Georgia
Jimmy Carter was remembered for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Carter's funeral brings together five current and former presidents to honor one of their own
Members of the exclusive president's club were on their best behavior at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner
A few years after filing for bankruptcy, JCPenney has a new plan for the future.
State of Emergency issued for some Alabama counties due to winter weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for much of Alabama due to the winter weather threat, including some counties in our area.
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity remembers life of former President Jimmy Carter
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity is remembering the life and service of former President Jimmy Carter.
Selma police now using SkyCop camera system to help monitor city
The Selma Police Department now has more eyes watching over the Queen City after recently installing over a dozen new SkyCop cameras.
Prattville High School names basketball court after Prattville Baptist Hospital
The basketball court now sports a new logo to commemorate the significant partnership between the school and the hospital.
Pike Road Schools possibly impacted by PowerSchool data breach
A cybersecurity incident at the end of last year possibly impacted some student information at Pike Road Schools.
Man killed in Montgomery deadly shooting
Montgomery police are investigating the city's second homicide of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third person charged in deadly midtown Montgomery shooting
This is Montgomery's first homicide of 2025.
Five finalists named in Selma City Schools superintendent search
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is a step closer to finding a new permanent superintendent to lead the school district. The top five finalists from a nationwide superintendent search…
Butler County EMA Offers Safe, Warm Shelter to Anyone in Need During Frigid Weather
According to Alabama public Health nearly 20 people die from hypothermia in Alabama per year and the first line of defense against cold weather related illnesses and death is keeping warm.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Elmore County middle school student who collapsed at school is improving
The middle school student in Elmore County who collapsed at school on Tuesday is now showing signs of improvement.
President-elect Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump says he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man shot, killed on Zelda Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Zelda Road at about 12:30 this afternoon.
Court Records: Man in U.S. illegally is charged with kidnapping in Elmore County
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man who is accused of being in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kidnap a teenage girl in Elmore County.
Canada's Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power.
Alabama police officer killed by driver while directing traffic near a church
The Irondale Police Department said Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was on duty directing traffic at an intersection when he was hit by a passing vehicle.
Montgomery family travels to New Orleans to honor their beloved son's memory and bring his body back home
In one of the most moving moments in the hour-long service, the names of the 14 victims who died in the attack were read aloud as a candle was carried down the aisle representing each person and placed on the altar.
Montgomery police arrest suspect in October homicide
Jackson is accused of killing 22-year-old Eldren Wright on October 23 in the 1000 block of Liberty Square Drive.
