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Marion woman charged with child endangerment in Selma

A Marion woman faces charges that she left four young children unattended inside a hot vehicle outside the Selma Walmart.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Howell faces new charges in addition to charge of threatening Opelika High School

18-year-old Jacob Scott Howell faces more charges in addition to the charge of making a terrorist threat against Opelika High School.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Court documents have new information on killings of two women in Montgomery

Action 8 News has obtained court documents that provide new information on the murders of two women in Montgomery's Gibbs Village public housing community.

Former Alabama NIL content director pleads guilty to solicitation

The former content director for Yea Alabama, the University of Alabama NIL collective, has pleaded guilty to solicitation.

Rally to commemorate the Voting Rights Movement now underway in Selma

The Selma Freedom Ride Rally starts Thursday and runs through Sunday.

Norah O'Donnell returning to "CBS Mornings"

CBS News anchor Norah O'Donnell will be returning to "CBS Mornings," rejoining Gayle King and Nate Burleson.

Free concert event to take place in Montgomery on Labor Day

The Labor Day Blues on the Water will take place Monday starting at noon at Gateway Lodge.

First LivAway Suites in Alabama now under construction in East Montgomery

LivAway Suites is now under construction on Chantilly Parkway next to Burger King and the Comfort Inn & Suites.

Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols of the U.S. women’s movement for more than six decades, has died at 92.

What The Tech: Change your tv settings for football season

A few settings can make a noticeable difference before kickoff.

Report: Music legend Lionel Richie released from hospital

Tuskegee native and music superstar Lionel Richie has been released from a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, according to a magazine report.

Person of interest in Alabama homicide investigation could be in our area

A person of interest in a North Alabama homicide could be in our part of Central Alabama.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in murder of two women in Montgomery

Montgomery police have arrested a man in the shooting deaths of two women at the Gibbs Village public housing community.

City tackles continuing garbage issues in Uniontown

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown gets some much needed help to deal with on-going garbage issues in the city. The city has a new $100,000 dollar garbage truck. And…

Chilton County sheriff warns of "Cat in the Hat" social media threat

The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says it's aware of the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend circulating on platforms such as TikTok that has caused concern among students, parents and school officials.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Montgomery

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Montgomery, visiting sites and meeting with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Grill brush recall expanded to 3.6 million items

A recall of grill brushes has been expanded to include 3.6 million items.

Tiger Woods loses driver's license for five years in DUI case plea deal

In a plea deal, Tiger Woods has had his driver's license suspended for five years after a rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Mustangs

Ford is recalling nearly 150,000 Mustangs because they could lose power.

Pay It Forward: Amanda Matthews of Autaugaville

Amanda Matthews is our Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward Honoree this week!

Former East Family YMCA to soon reopen with a new look, new name

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery says a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on September 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the newly renovated Dalraida Family YMCA.