Montgomery Lions Club opens children's sensory trail at riverfront with help from city
The Montgomery Lions Club has opened a Children's Sensory Trail on the riverfront with help from the city.
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83-year-old former Alabama lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
Former State Rep. John Rogers of Birmingham has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison on charges of federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
What the Tech: How to avoid becoming the victim of a smishing scam
Smishing scams, delivered through text aim to trick you into calling a number or clicking a link, often leading to financial losses.
Norah O'Donnell to step down from CBS Evening News
CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has announced that she will step down from the anchor desk after election day to take on a new role at the network.
Acting Secret Service director says he's "ashamed" after Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service’s acting director says he considers it indefensible that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in fatal shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest after a fatal shooting.
Downtown facade enhancement grants available in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Downtown revitalization continues to be a major focus in the city of Selma. Now there's a grant available -- to give some downtown businesses -- a face-lift. The Selma Redevelopment Authority is offering facade enhancement…
Asher HaVon talks about national TV exposure, upcoming Selma concert
Recording artist Asher HaVon appeared on Action 8 News to talk about his national TV exposure and his upcoming concert in Selma.
Some drivers ticketed for speeding in Tuskegee to get refunds
Hundreds of drivers who paid fines from speeding cameras in Tuskegee will get full refunds, the mayor confirmed.
TIME Magazine names Montgomery Whitewater one of its "World's Greatest Places"
TIME Magazine has named Montgomery Whitewater as one its "World's Greatest Places" for 2024.
FBI: Trump agrees to be interviewed about assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama prison commissioner responds to complaints
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faces criticism from families of inmates, says it's working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
Biden unveils plan to change U.S. Supreme Court
President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court's nine justices.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second arrest made in Montgomery County murder
A second person has now been charged with a man's murder in Montgomery County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck, killed by 18-wheeler in Montgomery
Montgomery police have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler in Montgomery.
Rain chances decrease as the calendar turns from July to August
Monday's weather looks very similar to the weekend. Showers and storms become scattered to numerous during the afternoon.
Georgia man dies in Lowndes County crash
The crash happened around 3:30 this morning on U.S. 80 near the 101 mile marker, four miles west of White Hall.
Former Interim Chief of the Selma Fire Department arrested on theft charges
The former Interim Chief of the Selma Fire Department was arrested on Friday July 26 and charged with first-degree theft of property.
1 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery overnight shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 12:46 a.m. in the 2600 block of Jan Drive.
Former lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release.
Marion man dies in Marengo County crash
37-year-old Tristan Harris was fatally injured when the 2015 Volvo tractor-trailer he was driving struck a train and caught on fire.
Sewell hosts radar and recovery roundtable to discuss radar gap
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a radar and recovery roundtable in Hale County. Sewell brought together several agencies to discuss efforts to provide better weather coverage to the area. According…
Montgomery man convicted of beating his grandmother to death
A Montgomery jury convicted John Michael Perryman of breaking into his 79-year-old grandmother's house and beating her to death in 2019.
Juvenile arrested in murder of Montgomery County man
The shooting happened in the 6000 block of West Hickory Grove Road in South Montgomery county.
