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.
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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.
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.Â
Uncle Bob's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Millbrook on Labor Day
The All-American Bash 250 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the hot dog eating contest starting at noon.
Montgomery City Council approves short-term rental ordinance
The ordinance had been up for discussion for a better part of the year, but council members voted to approve the measure 8-0.Â
Crawford, Sankey advance to runoff in Montgomery City Council District 3 race
The runoff is scheduled for October 13.
Aliceville man dies in Marengo County crash
It happened around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday on Alabama 28 near the 27 mile marker, approximately 15 west of Demopolis.Â
Black bear sighting in Dallas Co. sparks safety concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A bear sighting in the Selfield area of Dallas County is raising safety concerns for people who live there. Stella Perry is sounding the alarm after a recent…
Selma man accused of stabbing his mother
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of stabbing his own mother. Police arrested 30 year old Austin Rashad Hunter on Domestic Violence Assault and Domestic…
U.S. Marshals searching for Montgomery capital murder suspect; $2,500 reward offered
The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force needs your help finding a man wanted for two counts of capital murder in Montgomery.
Woman killed in Montgomery wreck
A woman has been killed in a single-vehicle wreck in downtown Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names released of two women shot to death in Montgomery's Gibbs Village
Montgomery police have released the names of two women who were shot to death in the city's Gibbs Village public housing community.
Gov. Kay Ivey remembers how Dolly Parton helped Alabama children through Imagination Library
Gov. Kay Ivey is pausing to remember how Dolly Parton helped countless Alabama children through her Imagination Library, which you can support through a new Alabama car tag.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed hopeful that city council will pass 2027 budget
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says he's hopeful that members of the Montgomery City Council will pass the proposed $373.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027.
What The Tech: How to know if police searched for your license plate
Flock cameras are designed to help police find vehicles they are looking for. Have I Been Flocked gives drivers a chance to find out whether police are looking for theirs.
18-year-old charged with making terroristic threat against Opelika High School
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with planning an attack on Opelika High School.
Police saturate entertainment district in downtown Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department and the Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office conducted a joint saturation detail in downtown Selma over the weekend. The detail was conducted in the city's…
