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Pets of the Week: February 17

This week we have Cream Puff and Fred.

Montgomery City Council Approves Resolution for Percy Julian High School Infrastructure

The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution needed for the construction of traffic signals and roadways needed for the new high school.

People in Marion commemorate historic hometown events

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Marion are commemorating the historic events that happened in their hometown 60 years ago -- events that would eventually lead to Bloody Sunday -- the Selma to…

Redland Middle School teacher, nurse honored for saving student's life

“These two are the reason he is here,” Cramer said. “To know what to do and to act upon it are two different things. They did everything they could to give him the best chance.”

CAMPAIGN 2026: Wes Allen to run for lieutenant governor

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen says he will run for lieutenant governor.

Montgomery police investigating man's shooting death

Montgomery police are investigating a man's shooting death.

Trump administration gives public schools, universities a deadline to end DEI programs

The Trump administration is giving public schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.

i-TEAM COLD CASE: 2021 Murder of Markeazz Holcombe

Investigators need your help finding the person responsible for the death of a man whose body was found inside his mother's car in White Hall.

New Kids Count data book released on economic well-being of Alabama's children

The non-profit group called Voices for Alabama's Children has released its 2024 Kids Count data book on children's economic well-being in the state.

Woman charged with stealing $30,000 from Marbury football booster club

Prattville police say a woman has been charged with stealing $30,000 from the football booster club at Marbury School.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered with parade in downtown Montgomery

The annual parade to honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which had been postponed due to weather issues in January, has been held in downtown Montgomery.

Report: Three tornadoes hit our area over the weekend

The National Weather Service says it has confirmed three tornadoes that hit our area over the weekend.

Storm damage cleanup underway in Dallas, Perry and Montgomery counties

Cleanup is underway in several counties in our area after severe storms blew through late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

Perry Co. Sheriff Billy Jones announces retirement plans

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is hanging up his badge -- after 34 years in law enforcement. Jones has been sheriff for the past 11 years -- and his…

Delta Air Lines jet flips after landing at airport in Canada

A Delta Air Line jet has flipped upside down shortly after landing in Toronto, Canada.

What the Tech: Should you freeze your credit to protect yourself from ID theft?

A credit freeze may protect yourself from ID theft since no one would be able to open a credit account in your name.

What the Tech: Is your computer router in danger of being hacked?

This internet safety concern demands immediate attention from millions of households across the country.

Montgomery woman wanted on felony warrants for bank fraud

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rhashema Shantae Shackleford AKA "Rhashema S. Deramus".

Selma police investigating second homicide over the weekend

Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the 200 block of Race Street at a local entertainment business.