Developers speak out after Montgomery mayor vetoes approved zoning request
The city council took up the veto in its meeting earlier this week, but the effort to overturn it failed by one vote.
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Very hot and humid weather with scattered storms this weekend
The weekend looks hot, with high temperatures in the mid 90s Saturday and Sunday. A heat advisory covers most of central and south Alabama Saturday.
Alabama state senator critically hurt in jet-ski crash
A crash involving two jet skis has left an Alabama state senator critically injured.
What the Tech: What to do if your phone falls into water
If your phone falls into water, should you turn it off? Put it in rice? Leave it in the sun? Here are the best ways to dry out your phone and to keep it working.
What's Happening: July 5-7
Independence Day may be over, but there are still plenty of things to do in the River Region during this long holiday weekend!
MPD: Two teenagers killed in domestic situation
Montgomery police say two teenagers are dead after a domestic situation.
Hurricane Beryl slams into Mexico’s coast as a Category 2 storm; 11 dead across the Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl roared ashore on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula near the resort town of Tulum as a Category 2 storm early Friday.
Hundreds come out for annual Independence Day parade in Prattville
The annual Prattville Independence Day parade had a theme of "Party in the U.S.A." this year.
Lions Club barbecue is an Independence Day tradition in Prattville
Most folks think of fireworks and parades when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. But in Prattville, barbecue is an important part of the city's 4th of July traditions.
Boats fill Kowaliga Marina at Lake Martin for boat parade
Plenty of people took to the waters of Lake Martin for the Independence Day boat parade on Thursday.
Very hot, humid weather with some showers, storms this weekend
Very hot and humid weather continues Friday across central and south Alabama. Another heat advisory covers all of our area. Afternoon heat indices peak near or above 105°.
Fireworks light up the sky in Dallas Co. for 4th of July celebration
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Independence Day celebration -- is like Christmas in July. It brings families and friends together to enjoy good food -- and hot fun in the summertime. The Fourth…
Luverne man dies in Crenshaw County crash
The crash occurred on Crenshaw County 50, approximately 10 miles north of Luverne.
President Biden to appear on ABC for first interview since presidential debate
President Joe Biden will sit down with ABC News for a Friday night primetime TV special in his first television interview since last week's presidential debate.
3 Degree Guarantee: Oxford House gets $1,450 check
We are presenting another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
A very hot, humid Independence Day with some showers, storms
Before cooling rain arrives, many locations could warm into the mid 90s. Meanwhile, heat indices peak near or above 105°. A heat advisory covers our entire area Thursday.
Vehicles damaged in shooting outside of Eastdale Mall, no injuries reported
The incident took place in the parking lot around 5:35 p.m. in the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall.
SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. Jail rebuild makes progress
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The work rebuilding the Dallas County Jail continues to make progress -- and phase one of the project is nearing completion. The jail was one of the many…
Auburn man convicted of child pornography possession
An Auburn man has been convicted of multiple counts of possessing child pornography.
Opelika man faces child pornography charges
An Opelika man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography possession.
Cyber attack investigation underway at the Alabama State Department of Education
State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey tells Action 8 News that on June 17, Information System staff interrupted and stopped an attack on the department's computer system.
Judge postpones trial on Alabama's ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatments for transgender youth
A federal judge has postponed the trial over Alabama’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case from Tennessee.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear bite mark case involving woman killed in Andalusia in 1985
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for an Andalusia murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of…
Very hot, humid weather with little rain continues through July 4th
Another heat advisory covers nearly all of our area Wednesday. Afternoon heat indices peak at or above 105°.
City Council fails to override Mayor's veto regarding proposed luxury student housing
The city council voted 7-2 to allow four lots on Carter Hill Road to be rezoned on June 18, but the mayor vetoed it. The city council failed to override the veto Tuesday night, so a $3.8 million dollar student housing development project will not go forward.
