Montgomery man arrested in Brundidge shooting
A Montgomery man has been arrested in a shooting in Brundidge.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name of man in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery released
The name of the man shot by a Montgomery police officer on Thursday has been released.
Wilcox Co. authorities search for a wanted shootout suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wilcox Co. authorities need your help to find a suspect in a recent shootout -- whose wanted for attempted murder. Gone are the days when violent crimes only happened…
Legislature approves healthcare high school in Demopolis
The Alabama Legislature has approved one of the governor's top priorities.
Man receives life sentence in Pike County rape, theft case
A man has received a life sentence in a rape and theft case in Pike County.
Very warm Thursday, isolated showers or storms through Sunday
Thursday looks like another very warm day with high temperatures in the upper 80s. A couple locations may hit 90°. Stray showers may form during the afternoon.
Local civil rights sites to get $3 million in historic preservation grants
Five historic sites connected to the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Selma, Marion and Hope Hull will receive a total of $3 million in federal grants.
New Alabama State House to cost around $400 million
The construction of a new Alabama State House, now underway in Montgomery, and related projects, will cost about $400 million.
WATCH: Meta to build $800 million data center in Montgomery
Meta has announced it will build an $800 million data center in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile robbery suspect's crime spree extended from Montgomery County to Wilcox County
A juvenile robbery suspect's crime spree included two car thefts in Montgomery County and shooting an assault rifle into a home in Wilcox County, according to investigators.
United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates at their General Conference have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Alabama Senate to consider ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags in classrooms
A Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban teachers from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags on public school property and extend the state’s ban on teacher-led discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling compromise bill in Alabama Senate after passing House
The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
Lowndes Co. murder suspect turns himself in to authorities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is behind bars tonight -- accused in the shooting death of a Mosses man. Twenty-seven year old Laquarious Safford of Minter -- turned himself in…
Pay It Forward: Ella Dorsey of Millbrook
Ella Dorsey has spent many years caring for the sick and visiting people in the nursing home, whether it's praying for them or bringing them gift baskets.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Conference committee proposes compromise on Alabama gambling bill
A proposed compromise on an Alabama gambling bill has been reached, but still has to be approved by the full legislature in order for voters to have the final say.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Selma mayor explains why police chief was put on leave
Selma Mayor James Perkins has now detailed why he put Police Chief Kenta Fulford on administrative leave.
U.S. poised to ease restrictions on marijuana, but it'll remain controlled substance
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Four law officers serving warrant killed, four wounded in North Carolina shootout
Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home.
Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 at hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump was held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for violating a gag order barring him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his New York hush money case.
Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after man's shooting death
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death earlier this month.
Contraband arrest made at Elmore Correctional Facility
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it has made a contraband arrest at the Elmore Correctional Facility.
Millbrook woman says home was shot into 11 times with family members inside
A Millbrook woman says her home was shot into at least 11 times on Sunday.
Montgomery teen held up at gunpoint and car stolen at a gas station
What started out as a quick trip to the gas station to grab sodas for his dad and brothers turned into a life-changing moment for the Montgomery teenager
Shootings push two Selma schools into virtual learning
Two weekend shootings involving juveniles -- cause two Selma schools to transition to virtual learning. Selma City School Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says -- the decision for the schools to go virtual -- was…
