What's Happening: September 6-8
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News
Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar and helped launched a long, Grammy-winning career, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.
Judge postpones sentencing in Trump's hush money case until after the election
A judge has agreed to postpone former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case until after the November election.
Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings
The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a high school in Winder, Georgia, and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in custody after their lawyers decided not to seek bail.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: State veterans affairs commissioner declines Ivey request that he resign
Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has released a statement, declining Gov. Kay Ivey's request that he resign.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify woman hit, killed by van in Montgomery
A woman has been hit and killed by a van in Montgomery.
Montgomery County’s new Flatwood Community Center building officially opens
The Flatwood Community Center's grand re-opening showcased new modern amenities.
Report: Jackson Hospital's bond rating lowered after missed interest payment
A report says Jackson Hospital & Clinic's bond rating has been lowered based on a missed interest payment.
Courtroom clash in Trump's election interference case as the judge ponders path
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are bitterly at odds over the next steps in the case after the Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the prosecution by ruling that former presidents are entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges.
Hunter Biden intends to change not guilty plea in federal tax case, defense attorney says
Defense attorney Abbe Lowell told the judge that the evidence against Hunter Biden is “overwhelming" and that the president's son wants to resolve the case with a plea instead of going to trial.
Gov. Ivey asks ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis to resign
Governor Ivey has also removed John Kilpatrick from his position as a member of the State Board of Veterans Affairs.
Free RING cameras and Wi-Fi available for a limited time to help victims of domestic violence
One Place Family Justice Center is giving away free Ring doorbell cameras and wi-fi to try to help victims of domestic violence.
Selma man sentenced to 20 years in prison in toddler's death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man convicted of manslaughter in the death of toddler -- will spend the next two decades in prison. Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins sentenced Tristan Dial to 20…
Gee's Bend prepares for annual Airing of the Quilts Festival
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Preparations are underway for the annual celebration that showcases Wilcox County's -- Gee's Bend community -- and the artform that made the area famous. The folks in Gee's Bend…
Operation We Remember started for Veterans Suicide Prevention Awareness campaign
According to national data, the state of Alabama has the second highest number of Veteran suicides per capita.
Registration underway for War Eagle Run Fest
The run is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Auburn University.
Construction underway on community center in Montgomery
Construction is underway on a new community center in Montgomery.
Montgomery man sentenced to 13 years in prison for armed robbery in Wetumpka
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for armed robbery and for firing a gun while committing the crime.
Four dead in North Georgia high school shooting
Four people have been killed in a school shooting at a high school in Winder, Georgia.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery restaurant owner shot during argument
A Montgomery restaurant owner is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound.
Butler County School System in Need of School Bus Drivers
The Butler County school year is off to a great start but the Transportation Department could use some help ensuring students get to and from school safely.
Pay It Forward: Shewana Stewart of Montgomery
Shewana Stewart is the librarian and reading intervention specialist at Morningview Elementary School. And you can find her in other places around the school as well.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Troy police make third arrest in August shooting
Troy police have announced a third arrest in a shooting that left three people hurt.
Eastdale Mall sets new policies to address shoplifting, guns
Eastdale Mall has set new policies that the new general manager hopes will curb shoplifting and guns inside the mall.
Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins announces retirement
Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., has announced that he will retire next year.
