Potential jurors in Yazeed murder trial asked about feelings on death penalty
Ibraheem Yazeed is being tried for capital murder in the death of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard in 2019.
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What the Tech: The Differences between ChatGPT and Claude
Instead of one dominant chatbot, users now have several powerful AI assistants to choose from. And increasingly, many people are using more than one.
U.S. Coast Guard chooses campus of former Birmingham-Southern College for new training center
The campus of the former Birmingham-Southern College will get new life as a training center for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Highland Avenue Elementary Students Celebrate Read Across America Week With Special Guest Readers
At Highland Avenue Elementary, Principal Muhammad and Librarian Bowman invited families, community leaders and volunteers to read with students throughout the week.
Safe from the Storm: What does it mean when the governor declares a State of Emergency?
When a big weather event affects Alabama, you may hear that the governor has issued a "State of Emergency." But what does that actually mean?
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill limiting screen time for children in early education programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill to limit electronic screen access in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities.
Legendary head football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Gas prices climbing at fastest rate since 2005
Drivers nationwide are seeing the biggest one-day jump in gas prices since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma: List of events
Here are the events scheduled for the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, which commemorate the voting rights marches of 1965.
Courageous Free Thinkers Events Highlight Youth Voices During Selma's 61st Bridge Crossing Jubilee
The Courageous Free Thinkers Forum titled “The Voice of Children and The Future of America" will feature high school seniors from Detroit, Huntsville and Alabama’s Black Belt region.
Girl injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 8:52 p.m. Monday in the 3400 block of Eastdale Circle.
City of Montgomery names new fire chief
Chief Collier assumes the permanent role following the retirement of former Chief Miford Jordan.
Two Montgomery men sentenced on federal gun charges
Two Montgomery men have been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm.
City of Prattville closes Pratt Pool for 2026 season
First opened in the 1970s, the pool is facing the possibility of undetected voids beneath the slabs and behind the pool walls.
Jury selection enters day 3 in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
Action 8 News has learned that as of right now, 25 potential jurors have been dismissed.
What The Tech: How to spot hidden cameras in your AirBNB or hotel
Many of these devices are designed to look exactly like common household items. For example, you can find fake smoke detectors online that are actually recording devices.
Greenville Mayor Jae'Ques Brown conducts first State of the City
Newly Elected Mayor Jae'Ques Brown held his first State of the City Tuesday night addressing the citizens of Greenville.
Montgomery native eliminated on 'American Idol'
Trew the Star was one of five Alabamians that made it on American Idol this season.
Arkansas man arrested on narcotics charges in Troy
Jason Smith has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, 2nd degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Man who gave gun to son as Christmas gift convicted of murder after school shooting
A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he's accused of using to kill four people a high school has been convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man convicted of killing Montgomery County deputy to get new trial
A man who's been on Alabama's death row since 1990 for killing a Montgomery County Sheriff's deputy is now eligible for a new trial.
Six people arrested following Tallapoosa County drug bust
Six people from the Tallapoosa County town of Camp Hill have been arrested following a bust involving drugs, guns, money and cars.
Pedestrian injured in Autauga County crash
It happened around 7:00 p.m. Saturday on Alabama 14 near the 141 mile marker.
Countdown is on for the 5th Annual Montgomery Book Fest & Writing Expo
The annual event will feature free classes for authors and aspiring authors, writing classes, business tips and much more.
State correctional officer arrested on contraband charges
Authorities say Sharpe had 67 grams of flakka and 86 squares of suboxone strips.
