Autauga Co. Heritage Association unveils plans for "The Pratt" museum and venue
The city hopes the event space will attract residents and tourists to learn about the history and significance of Prattville and its founder--Daniel Pratt.
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New superintendent starts first full school year at Selma City Schools
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. David Scott is starting his first full school year leading the school system.
Ellwood Christian Academy in Selma marks milestone with new school year
It was a doubly exciting first day of school at Ellwood Christian Academy at Meadowview in Selma.
Covington County Schools welcomes students to start the school year
Students in Covington County have now started their school year.
Wilcox Co. shooting suspect charged with capital murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight -- on charges that include capital murder. Capt. Rick Jones says 46 year old Samuel Earl Agee is also facing charges…
President Trump says he's putting Washington, DC police under federal control and activating the National Guard to reduce crime
President Trump said today he’s taking over Washington, DC's police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime.
What the Tech App of the Day: Google Maps
You're probably already using Google Maps for driving, but did you know it can also help you walk in unfamiliar areas?
What the Tech: Do you really need a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, masks your real IP address and makes it appear as though you are browsing from somewhere else as a way to protect your location.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: AOL ending dial-up internet service
AOL’s dial-up internet is finally taking its last bow.
First class graduates from control tower program in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first graduates of a new Control Tower Operator Partnership Program in Selma -- are now ready to start careers in the aviation industry. Drew Pacer of Ohio is…
Students at Prattville High School start new school year
The senior class got the day started with Senior Ride-In.
Baptist Health, UAB finalize agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Baptist Health and UAB Medicine have announced that they have finalized a new three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare
Reward offered in 2019 Montgomery homicide
Officials say around 7:07 a.m. on March 11, officers responded to the 2800 block of Fairwest Street after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
Rain chances rise this week, summer heat returns by next weekend
Rain chances rise this week, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Showers and/or storms become scattered about each afternoon.
Move-in day for Troy University students
Action 8 News was in Troy Saturday as students were moving into their dorms just days before the new semester starts.
Town of Pike Road holds Back to School Bash
Parents and students flocked to the green space by the Publix in Pike Road Saturday for the town's party.
Two Montgomery city councilwomen hold anti-violence expo
People who attended received information on public safety from local law enforcement, school resources and various neighborhood associations.
Firefighters respond to hotel fire in Montgomery
Firefighters were called around 3:23 p.m. to the 4100 block of Troy Highway.
MPD officer injured during domestic call
It happened around 11:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of Finley Avenue.
1 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery shooting
Officers were called around 5:51 p.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Woodley Road.
Students at Saint James School return for new school year
Action 8 News stopped by Saint James School as faculty and staff welcomed back its students for the start of the new school year.
Fox with rabies bites Atmore resident
The fox was taken to the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories, where it was confirmed positive for rabies.
10 people charged in organized retail theft in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police still need your help in identifying the 11th person in the case.
Community rallies around Linden family following tragedy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Linden community rallies around a woman who lost both her husband and her home due to a tragic house fire. Andre Cobb lost her husband Darrell -- along…
