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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 388,000 SUVs

Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 vehicles because of an issue with the second-row seats.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Amber Alert for two-year-old boy canceled

The Amber Alert for a two-year-old boy abducted in Enterprise has been canceled.

Dallas Co. man jailed following burglary investigation

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is arrested on more than a half-dozen criminal charges -- following a burglary investigation in the Burnsville community. Sheriff Mike Granthum says an uptick in…

Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches breaks ground on donation and storage facility

In addition to the groundbreaking ceremony, the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches received a big donation from a local running group.

Pike Road consolidates fire service under one fire department

Pike Road has announced that it is consolidating its primary fire and emergency services under one provider.

Gov. Kay Ivey launches commission to study screen use in Alabama classrooms

Gov. Kay Ivey has established a commission to study the use, risks and benefits of screen-based instruction in Alabama’s K-12 classrooms and provide recommendations.

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Tropical Storm Bertha leaves behind damage in Gulf Shores

Tropical Storm Bertha has left damage behind at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores.

Montgomery City Council holds public hearing on convention center expansion bond proposal

All three agenda items related to the bond will return at the next city council meeting, which is in two weeks.

Chick-fil-A warns of data breach on some accounts

The fast-food chain says hackers used email addresses and passwords obtained from a third-party source to access some Chick-fil-A One accounts last month.

Uniontown police arrest two suspects in Saturday shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Uniontown Police arrest two people suspected in a Saturday afternoon shooting after a community basketball tournament. Police Chief Michael Kiser says 26 year old Sherman Deshuwn Cain of…

Marion Police search for wanted shooting suspect

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Police need your help to find a wanted shooting suspect. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 21 year old Jeremiah Orlando Crawford, also known as Bill is wanted…

Three Montgomery residents killed in Interstate 65 crash

Three Montgomery residents have been killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Chilton County.

Selma Police continue to search for missing woman

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police need your help to find a missing woman. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says 62 year old Joyce Ross hasn't been seen in several months. Ross is 5-foot…

Montgomery man convicted of sexually abusing child

A Montgomery man has been convicted of child sexual abuse.

Man killed by train in Montgomery

Montgomery police say a man has been struck and killed by a train.

What the Tech: How to put your phone in lockdown mode

Everyone wants to make their computers and smartphones more secure. But a little known iPhone setting called Lockdown Mode is suddenly in the headlines. Here's how it works.

Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office investigates birthday party shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting Saturday night in Dallas County leaves one man behind bars -- and another man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 50 year…

Pets of the Week: July 20

This week we have Mrs. Norris and Chris Cross.

Millbrook police seeking Walmart theft suspect

Millbrook police need your help finding a female suspect in a theft investigation at the city's Walmart Supercenter.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama cyclosporiasis cases rise to 28

State health officials say there are now 28 cases of cyclosporiasis in Alabama, which is part of an outbreak causing explosive diarrhea across the country.