Death investigation underway after a body was found on Montgomery highway
MPD and fire medics responded to the 1300 block of E. South Blvd. after receiving a call that a person was down.
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Two hometown heroes help kick off the new school year in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools teachers and staff are fired up -- and ready to head back to school -- after an energetic Institute Day -- Friday at Selma High School.…
Selma mayor pushes plan to eliminate garbage fees
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has come up with a plan -- that he says will solve the city's on-going garbage pick-up problems. The Perkins garbage plan won't be…
What the Tech: Is it dangerous to post your child's back-to-school photos?
The Better Business Bureau and law enforcement agencies are warning parents about the risks of posting back-to-school photos online,
What the Tech: Should you use a search engine other than Google?
Now that a federal judge has declared Google to be a monopoly, competitors may be eager to capitalize. Should you give their search engines a try?
Microsoft: Iran accelerating cyber activity in possible attempt to influence U.S. election
Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election, in one case targeting a presidential campaign with an email phishing attack, Microsoft says.
Body camera video shows local police angry at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt
Police body cam video recorded a local police officer in Butler, Pennsylvania, telling a fellow officer he had warned the Secret Service days earlier that the building where the gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump needed to be secured.
Third person in custody over foiled terrorism plot targeting Taylor Swift shows in Austria
The suspects accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria, are a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old from Austria and an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen.
Alabama one of 15 states suing to block Biden's effort to help illegal immigrants get health coverage
Alabama is one of 15 states which filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act's health insurance.
An estimated 1,800 students will repeat third grade under new Alabama reading law
An estimated 1,800 Alabama students will repeat third grade because of low reading scores under a new state requirement.
Costly copper thefts under investigation in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a man wanted for stealing copper -- and causing thousands of dollars in damage in the process. Investigators are…
Montgomery Whitewater Olympic qualifier wins bronze in Paris
Action 8 News spoke with Montgomery Whitewater officials about Leibfarth's feat and what it means for the park.
Pike Road students head back to class
This year is a special one for the school system as it is now a decade old.Â
Students at MPS schools head back to class
The start of school is an exciting time for students and teachers.
i-TEAM COLD CASE: Murder of Rufus McCants
A 67-year-old man was shot and killed on July 3, 2202, in Montgomery. So far, police have no clues about where he was shot or who shot him.
What's Happening: August 9-11
School has started in many areas, but there's still time for some back-to-school celebrations this weekend!
Tuskegee man arrested on multiple charges in Auburn
A Tuskegee man has been arrested in Auburn on multiple charges.
Woman killed in one-car wreck in Montgomery
A woman has been killed in a one-car crash in Montgomery.
Investigators: Suspects in plot on Taylor Swift concerts were inspired by Islamic State group
Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Austria appeared to have been inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, investigators say.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Samsung recalls 1.1 million stoves
Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million stoves after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries.
Dallas Co. School students head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County School system kicked off the start of a new school year Wednesday morning. Superintendent Anthony Sampson stopped by each school in the district -- to make…
Helicopter crash at Fort Novosel kills one and injures another, Dale County coroner says
A helicopter crash at Fort Novosel on Wednesday afternoon killed one person and injured another, the Dale County coroner who was called to the scene said.
Vehicles in McGehee Estates burglarized, one truck shot multiple times
A woman who heard the shooting at 2 a.m. and called 911 tells us police never showed up.
Wanted Dallas Co. murder suspect turns himself in
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A wanted murder suspect is behind bars tonight -- accused in the death of a 23 year old Perry County man. Thirty year old Anthony Finney of Selma --…
Civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored in Montgomery
The life and work of civil rights attorney Fred Gray is being honored in Montgomery.
