What the Tech: What you need to know about shopping by phone
Here's how to keep your credit card information private when shopping using your cell phone.
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Montgomery police searching for suspect in string of vehicle burglaries
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect wanted in a string of vehicle burglaries.
Two killed in house fire in Georgiana
Georgiana Police Chief Jeremy Peagler tells Action 8 News that fire medics responded to the call and found two victims inside the home.
Eclectic residents gather to light the town Christmas tree
Joy and merriment were on the agenda in Eclectic Sunday afternoon as the town gathered together to light their Christmas tree.
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.
City of Montgomery to honor Rosa Parks, 69th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott
The city of Montgomery will honor the memory of Rosa Parks and the 69th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on Monday.
Montgomery man dies two days after being shot
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died two days after being shot.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A man has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.
Man killed in Elmore County crash
A man has been killed in a one-car crash in Elmore County.
Small businesses offer big deals to Black Friday shoppers in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big box retail stores aren't the only places where Black Friday shoppers -- are finding big savings and great deals. Small businesses are the backbone of the state's economy…
Football fans talk to Action 8 News about their expectations for the Iron Bowl
The annual Iron Bowl is Saturday afternoon between Alabama and Auburn. This year's game has fans on both sides a little nervous.
State troopers looking for driver in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in Lee County
Alabama State Troopers need your help finding the driver who hit and killed a man in Lee County.
Hundreds enjoy Turkey Day Classic Parade before game between ASU and Tuskegee
Hundreds of people lined both sides a Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery on Thanksgiving morning, cheering to celebrate the 100th Turkey Day Classic between the ASU Hornets and the Tuskegee Golden Tigers.
Thanksgiving meals are given out thanks to caring folks in Montgomery
The Salvation Army picked up meals from Montgomery Catholic School to deliver to people in need on Thanksgiving morning.
Former University of Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle dies at 82
The University of Alabama has announced that former Athletic Director Bill Battle, who was also well known as a coach and founder of the Collegiate Licensing Company, has died at 82.
Operation Iron Ruck raises awareness of veteran suicide
Operation Iron Ruck brings together student veterans, veteran alumni and ROTC members from the University of Alabama and Auburn University who raise awareness of veteran suicide and money for prevention.
What's Happening: November 29-December 1
If you are looking for fun things to do once Thanksgiving is over, there are plenty of choices across the River Region!
What the Tech: Are your children getting around the screen limits you set?
Children are finding ways to get around the screen time limits you've set, so what can you do?
What the Tech: Protect your packages from being stolen
Today's thieves don't seem to care if you have a doorbell camera, so how can you better protect your packages from being stolen?
Company to build $30 million data center in Montgomery
An Atlanta-based company has announced plans to build a $30 million data center in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Alexander City woman, her two children found safe
Alexander City police say a missing woman and her two children have been found safe.
Pay It Forward: Theresa Jones of Greenville
Theresa Jones leads an organization called Selfless Care Ministry where she has bags filled with necessity items ready to give away. "Teresa goes around sometimes riding in her car with little…
15 arrested in Autauga County in suspected child sex trafficking operation
Authorities in Autauga County have made more than a dozen arrests in a suspected human trafficking operation.
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting
Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah that would end nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the war in the Gaza Strip.
What the Tech: Locked out of your Facebook account? Use your face to get back in
If you're locked out of your Facebook account, Meta has a new solution using facial recognition, but is it a good idea to use?
