Andalusia City Council race ends in tie, so who will serve?
Action 8 News was in Andalusia where the votes were certified for a city council race that ended in a tie. So how was the tie broken?
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Urban League of Alabama expands services in Montgomery
A nonprofit well known for serving local communities is expanding its services in Montgomery.
Pine Level holds mental health conference
Town leaders in Pine Level are helping residents learn about mental health services available to them.
Opening date set for Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken is located in the old BurgerFi location on Eastchase Parkway.
What The Tech: Amazon customers eligible for settlement over prime cancellation complaints
The FTC says Amazon tricked people into subscribing to prime, and then made it nearly impossible to cancel.
Government shutdown begins as U.S. Senate fails to pass budget plan
A federal government shutdown has started because the U.S. Senate failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running past the October 1 deadline.
Pay It Forward: Melodie Trammell of Montgomery
Melodie Trammell works fulltime at the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama helping cancer patients get the care they need.
Valley Grande Mayor-elect shares his plans for the town
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma isn't the only municipality in Dallas County that will be getting a new mayor. The town of Valley Grande also has new leadership coming into the mayor's…
Federal government on brink of first budget shutdown in almost seven years
Democrats and Republicans are angrily blaming each other for a looming federal government budget shutdown, refusing to budge from their positions.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Montgomery Police Department holds promotion ceremony for dozens of officers
The Montgomery Police Department is celebrating the promotion of dozens of officers.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank cuts ribbon on new refrigerated truck
The Montgomery-based Heart of Alabama Food Bank, the largest in the state, has cut the ribbon on a new refrigerated truck to allow it to serve more people.
Selma City Council passes budget of more than $21 million
The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
Alabama Public Charter School Commission gets grant of nearly $30 million
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with President Trump
Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with the Trump administration.
Trump calls for using U.S. cities as "training ground" for armed forces to fight "invasion from within"
President Trump is proposing using U.S. cities as training grounds for the armed forces, with U.S. military possibly being deployed against what he describes as the "invasion from within."
What the Tech: See the easy way to keep up with all of your passwords
Apple and Google are making it easier for you to keep up with all of your digital passwords.
College Culture Show and Battle of the Bands coming to Millbrook
The College Culture Show and Battle of the Bands will be coming to 17 Springs in Millbrook on Saturday, complete with a 360-degree photo booth.
A few showers are expected Tuesday afternoon
Less-humid air will start to push in on Wednesday
Late-Night Parking Lot Gatherings Continue to Cause Problems in Montgomery
Residents in neighborhoods off of Atlanta Highway were jolted awake Saturday night by the sound of hundreds of gunshots.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Sports commentator Paul Finebaum considering run for U.S. Senate
Alabama's U.S. Senate race may get another candidate, one who is familiar to those who follow sports on TV or radio.
Drive-by shooting in Selma leaves one dead and three hurt
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drive-by shooting at a Selma apartment complex leaves one person dead and three others injured. The shooting happened at around eight o'clock last night at the Chanticleer Apartments…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation following woman's shooting death
Montgomery police have now identified the woman who was shot and killed near downtown, as a homicide investigation is launched.
Trump, Netanyahu say they've agreed on plan to end Gaza war and await Hamas to accept terms
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
Alabama National Fair opens Friday at Garrett Coliseum
The finishing touches are being put on the 71st Annual Alabama National Fair, known as "The 11 Best Days of Fall."
