Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Gambling bill not yet dead
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the gambling bill isn't yet dead, even though time is quickly winding down in this year's session of the Alabama Legislature.
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Pike Road Dollar General store burglarized overnight
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to Action 8 News that the Dollar General store in Pike Road was burglarized overnight.
Selma man killed in Perry County crash
A Selma man has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Perry County.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery Shooting Victim Amy Dicks calls for action from Mayor and MPD leadership
Amy Dicks spoke while sitting in a wheelchair in the spinal cord recovery unit at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after being shot last month in Montgomery.
One person dead, two injured in Montgomery shooting
One person has been killed and two others injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Montgomery.
WCCS Aviation Day returns to Craig Field Airport in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of students from around the Black Belt were at Craig Field in Selma yesterday -- for Aviation Day 2024. Aviation Day is sponsored by Wallace Community College Selma…
Fallen officers remembered at Alabama Capitol ceremony
The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police held a ceremony outside the Alabama Capitol in remembrance of fallen officers on Friday morning.
Man killed in crash on Interstate 65 near Clanton
A man has died in a crash of a van on Interstate 65 near Clanton.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than eight tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled
More than eight tons of beef sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because of possible e-coli contamination.
Rabid raccoon found in Autauga County
State health officials say a rabid raccoon has been found in Autauga County and they are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are protected.
What the Tech: Federal program to help families afford the internet is expiring
The federal Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, but there are other ways to get help paying for the internet.
Lawmakers approve bill to ensure President Biden is on Alabama's November ballot
State officials have approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the Alabama's November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.
What's Happening: May 3-5
We start the month of May with plenty to do all across the River Region!
What the Tech: Will a U.S. ban on TikTok actually happen?
President Biden has signed a bill giving TikTok nine months to separate itself from its ties to China.
Theo Katechis remembered in Montgomery
Theo Katechis was synonymous Chris' Famous Hotdogs, Montgomery's oldest restaurant.
People pause in Greenville for the National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer was marked throughout the nation on Thursday, including by people in Greenville.
What the Tech: Is your iPhone under attack?
Beware of a message asking you to change your Apple ID password because it could be an attack.
Alabama Supreme Court approves second nitrogen execution
The Alabama Supreme Court has authorized the execution of a second inmate by nitrogen gas, months after the state became the first state to put a person to death with the previously untested method.
Montgomery man arrested in Brundidge shooting
A Montgomery man has been arrested in a shooting in Brundidge.
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.
