Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Westheimer died on Friday at her home in New York City, surrounded by her family.
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Six people charged in fatal shootout at Orrville lounge
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More arrests are made in a deadly shooting at a Dallas County lounge from earlier this week. A shootout at Shop Boyz Lounge early Sunday morning ended with…
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded to a third-party platform in security breach
Approximately 109 million customer accounts were impacted, according to AT&T, which said that it currently doesn’t believe that the data is publicly available.
Costco raises annual membership fees for the 1st time since 2017
Last year, Costco made $4.6 billion from membership fees.
Alec Baldwin weeps in court when judge announces involuntary manslaughter case dismissed mid-trial
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors over the withholding of evidence from the defense in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.”
Montgomery police investigating two separate overnight shootings
The shootings took place 18 minutes apart.
1 person dead in Autauga County house fire
Firefighters with the Pine Level Fire Department were called around 6:39 p.m. Thursday to the 1500 block of Onyx Drive on a house fire with a possible person trapped.
Mainly dry, hot this weekend; Humidity, rain chances rise next week
Friday remains another pleasant July day across central and south Alabama. High temperatures range from the mid to upper 90s, but heat indices may remain below 100° during the afternoon.
Burglary suspect out on bond arrested again for the same crime
This isn't the first time Deontay White is accused of burglarizing the Dollar General.
Cosby Family Searches for answers in Cold Case
he Crenshaw County Sheriff's Department is looking for answers following a cold case that happened in the small quiet town of Rutledge-- nearly ten years ago.
Mile markers coming to Autauga Creek
Officials say the markers help local emergency responders improve response times, increasing safety for all water enthusiasts.
Autauga County Schools launch K-12 virtual school
Officials say the tuition-free remote instruction model can enroll students from anywhere in the state.
Florida couple wanted for rape of a homeless woman in Andalusia
Officials say they are looking for Angela Marie Paredes, of DeFuniak Springs, FL and Jaime Villegas Sandoval, who either resides in DeFuniak Springs or Pensacola.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2019 deadly shooting
A Montgomery County judge has sentenced a man who pleaded guilty in a 2019 fatal shooting outside of a McDonald's.
What's Happening: July 12-14
If you're looking for things to do this weekend in the River Region, Action 8 has you covered.
Lowndes Co. man arrested on sex charges involving a minor child
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is behind bars tonight -- facing nearly a dozen sex charges involving a minor child. Thirty-five year old John Robert Kreder was arrested Thursday morning…
Biden forcefully declares he's staying in reelection race in major news conference
“I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job I started,” Biden said as he insisted his support among the electorate was strong and he would stay in the race and would win.
Montgomery Whitewater celebrates one year since opening
This month marks the first anniversary of Montgomery Whitewater, the city's outdoor recreation complex.
Suspect arrested in shooting on Chantilly Parkway, no injuries reported
Montgomery police arrested 29-year-old Kiishun Woods, of Montgomery. She is charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle.
Shelley Duvall, star of "The Shining" and "Nashville," dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick's “The Shining,” has died. She was 75.
Fairly pleasant July weather continues into the weekend
High temperatures range from the low to mid 90s Thursday. Due to fairly low humidity, heat indices likely remain in the low to mid 90s too.
Former health insurance agent sentenced to jail for stealing nearly $500K from the City of Montgomery
In addition to Burt’s jail time, she is required to pay $514,741 in restitution to her former employer and the employer’s insurer once she is released.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Lee County teen found safe
16-year-old Conner Moss was last seen on July 11 around 12:30 a.m. leaving his home on Lee Road 208.
Montgomery city councilman makes big donation to the YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Councilman Andrew Szymanski's $20,000 donation will help provide food for kids through the remainder of the summer and during the school year.
Man killed and another hurt in fatal shooting at Orrville night spot
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead -- another man is hurt -- and another is behind bars following a shooting at a lounge in the Dallas County town of Orrville. Chief…
