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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.
Selma police detectives investigate city's first murder of 2025
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's first murder of 2025 -- less than a week into the new year. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to a shots fired…
Congress certifies President-elect Trump as 2024 election winner
Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings without violence or mayhem.
Jim Graboys named permanent Montgomery police chief
James "Jim" Graboys has been named Montgomery's permanent police chief.
Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 people
President Joe Biden is taking a message to the grieving families of victims in the deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans: “It takes time. You got to hang on.”
Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery to close; nearly 500 people to lose jobs
Big Lots has announced that it will be closing its distribution center in Montgomery, which will result in the loss of 491 jobs.
Man dies after four-vehicle wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has died after being injured in a four-vehicle wreck in December.
Montgomery man killed in New Orleans terror attack to be honored in Louisiana on January 8
A Go Fund Me has been set up to help with funeral expenses for Drew Dauphin who was killed in the terror attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses the political landscape in Alabama in 2025
Flowers gives his predictions about the Alabama Legislature's 2025 session and other political hot topics.
Interfaith Montgomery service unites multiple religions as they worship together
People from many different religions gathered Sunday afternoon in the Capitol City to pray, sing, and worship together.
Action 8 Political Analyst talks about President Jimmy Carter's connection to Alabama
Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses how President Jimmy Carter will be remembered.
Jimmy Carter's funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
The longest-lived U.S. executive, Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Goodwater man dies in Coosa County crash
The single-vehicle accident happened around 2:19 a.m. Sunday on Coosa County 70 near Coosa County 41.
Butler County Schools delay start time due to cold temperatures
Officials say from Tuesday, January 7 through Friday, January 10, students will report to school at 9:00 a.m.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
The final tally was 218-215.
