CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in September 23 runoffs
Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in the September 23 city runoffs from across our area.
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Troy University marching band invited to perform in 2027 London parade
The marching band has been invited to participate in London's New Year's Day Parade in Westminster.
What The Tech: How do parents feel about Ireland's "no phone policy" for kids
"It Takes a Village" is a pact parents of primary school children signed to keep phones out of their hands until secondary school. It's changed how parents raise their kids.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
There was no immediate comment from Kimmel.
Dry conditions in Dallas Co. raise wildfire concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State forestry officials in Dallas County are urging people to take extreme caution when burning outdoors. Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions around west Alabama are making it risky…
Demopolis police arrest suspected drug dealer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a suspected drug dealer -- and take a significant amount of illegal drugs off the street. Chief Rex Flowers says 31 year old Demarcus Wheeler is facing several drug charges -- including…
Churchill Academy Finds Permanent Home, Expands Support for Students with Unique Learning Needs
Churchill Academy has found a permanent home in the former Green Gate School building, continuing its mission of serving students with unique learning needs.
Man stabbed during robbery in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been stabbed during a robbery.
Man shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Auburn University fires some employees over social media posts
Auburn University has announced that it has fired some employees over recent social media posts.
State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has warning about social media posts
Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has sent a notice to local school superintendents statewide over "inexcusable" social media posts regarding the assassination of conservative political leader Charlie Kirk.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Lee McInnis enters Third District U.S. House race
Democratic candidate Lee McInnis has announced that he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers in Alabama's Third Congressional District.
Man charged with shooting into medical helicopter in Autauga County
A man has been charged with shooting into a Haynes Life Flight helicopter in Autauga County.
Police: Three arrested after toddler found wandering alone in Prattville
Prattville police say three people have been arrested after a toddler was found unclothed and wandering alone near Main Street.
Mainly dry through Friday, rain possible before fall starts next week
Temperatures likely remain in the low 90s Wednesday afternoon, with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Wednesday night looks mostly clear and mild with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s.
What The Tech: The difference in kids with smartphones vs. those without
In Greystones, Ireland, kids get their first smartphones when they enter secondary school -what we call seventh grade, when the kids are about 13 years old.
Montgomery Christian School cuts ribbon on new home
Montgomery Christian School has cut the ribbon on its new home.
Montgomery City Council Passes Record $353.2 Million Budget, 10% Raise For Firefighters Denied
An ordinance requiring council approval for contracts of $50,000 or more failed, giving the mayor more freedom to approve contracts without council oversight.
Human remains found in Demopolis, death investigation underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Demopolis -- after human remains are found at a local business. The remains were found inside a storage unit at Alabama Portable Sheds…
Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder
DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler Robinson.
Longtime Montgomery pastor passes away
Rev. Thomas Earl Jordan became the pastor of Lilly Baptist Church on Hill Street in 1969.
Woman dead in Opelika stabbing
It happened around 10:52 a.m. in the 1000 block of Samford Court.
Woman arrested on contraband charges at ADOC prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections says a visitor at one of its facilities has been arrested on contraband charges.
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director, dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, has died at 89.
What The Tech: A Irish town's pact to keep kids phone free
Greystones, Ireland is a quaint coastal town of about 20-thousand people. You can see mountains, and the Irish Sea. But one thing you won't see, is a lot of kids looking at smartphones.
