Police: Millbrook couple arrested after three-year-old daughter tests positive for drugs
A couple from Millbrook faces charges of chemical endangerment of a child involving their three-year-old daughter, police say.
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U.S. defense secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind, two others
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death-penalty cases.
Grieving mother searching for answers two weeks after ASU honor student was killed
On July 14, Tiana Dye was found fatally stabbed to death in a house she lived in with other ASU students. Her mother says video from a doorbell camera shows one of Tiana's roommates with a knife. No arrests have been made.
Georgiana to host Country Grace Concert
The Georgiana Opry house is becoming a staple in the community encourages togetherness and giving kids the push they need for greatness. Conducting contests to showcase local talent, the opry house has introduced two…
Selma businessman gives cash to over 100 teachers in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businessman hands out over $10,000 dollars in cash Friday to teachers in Dallas County. For the past several years -- KFC owner Mark Woodson has given away…
Greenville High School Marching Band Preparing for New Football Season
Football season is just around the corner and schools across the area are getting ready, including the Greenville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band in Greenville.
Montgomery man celebrates 100th birthday
A Montgomery man is turning 100 years old, with family, friends and church members gathering for a big birthday party.
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons announces plans for new surgery center in Montgomery
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced plans to build a new surgery center in Montgomery.Â
Paralyzed Montgomery shooting victim Amy Dicks to get special van
Amy Dicks, who was left paralyzed while caught in the crossfire of a shootout on Atlanta Highway in April, is receiving a specially-equipped van thanks to Toyota of Montgomery.
U.S. Justice Department sues TikTok, claiming it illegally collected children's data
The lawsuit claims TikTok and its China-based parent company broke federal law that requires child-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.
Campaign 2024: Kamala Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president.
Active shooter training drill planned in Prattville on Monday
You may hear gunfire, sirens and helicopters in Prattville on Monday as an active shooter training drill is conducted.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai recalls Montgomery-built Santa Fe models
Hyundai is recalling nearly 50,000 2024 Santa Fe models that were built in Montgomery.
Prattville residents voice frustration about mining trucks constantly driving through quiet neighborhood
Constant noise from trucks hauling clay out of a nearby mine can be heard inside and outside of homes in Prattville's Beacon Hills neighborhood.
Selma school superintendent announces sudden retirement
From the West Alabama News-- The superintendent of Selma City Schools suddenly announces his retirement -- just as the new school year is set to start. Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is set to retire at…
Campaign 2024: Virtual roll call underway to make Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nominee
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention have begun to officially select their nominee for president through a virtual vote.
What's Happening: August 2-4
You have plenty of ways to celebrate the back-to-school season throughout the River Region this weekend!
U.S. makes plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused main plotter of 9/11 attacks
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the mastermind of al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S., has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said.
U.S., Russia complete 24-person prisoner swap
The U.S. and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a deal that involved several countries.
Black and other minority farmers get $2 billion from USDA after discrimination
The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
New Alabama absentee voter law the focus of court battle
A new Alabama law that restricts absentee ballot application assistance is being challenged in federal court.
August begins very hot with low chances for rain
Thursday looks like another, and fittingly very hot day to begin August. A heat advisory covers all of our area until at least Thursday evening.
Former FBI agent sentenced to life in Montgomery for child rape
A former FBI agent has been sentenced to life in prison in Montgomery for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper.
Preparations underway for 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive for Montgomery students
Tie & Doll, Action 8 News, Winn-Dixie and our other partners are preparing for the 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive to benefit needy students in Montgomery Public Schools.
