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Lawmakers react to Governor Ivey's State of the State address
Some democratic lawmakers are concerned about the "enhanced legal protections" for law enforcement officers that Governor Ivey said would be part of a package of bills she supports.
Gov. Kay Ivey wants to ban the use of smartphones in public schools
Gov. Kay Ivey, in her State of the State Address, announced her support for a ban on the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama's public schools.
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers annual State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address inside the Alabama Capitol.
Alabama Legislature 2025: Issues to watch in this year's session
The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature is underway. Here are issues to watch.
Rescheduling of Montgomery MLK Day events announced
Dangerously cold temperatures prompted last month's events to remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be postponed. A new schedule of events has now been announced.
Crenshaw County Jail inmates get job training while behind bars
Inmates at the Crenshaw County Jail are receiving hands-on job training thanks to LBW Community College.
Montgomery man shot and killed on East South Boulevard
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot on East South Boulevard.
Wetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash
A Wetumpka man has been killed in a single-car crash in Elmore County.
Jackson Hospital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital has announced that it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it tries to restructure its finances.
Sewell to try again to establish federal holiday in memory of Rosa Parks
Alabama U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-7th District) is planning to try once again to establish a federal holiday in memory of Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks.
Small group of Montgomery ministers gather at Superintendent Focus Group Search Forum
There were only six pastors at this forum. They asked for an additional meeting to be scheduled so that hundreds of faith-based leaders in Montgomery can join the discussion.
UPDATE: Police search for two Walmart shooting suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for two men wanted on charges of capital murder -- and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. Chief Kenta Fulford says 20 year old Willie James…
Drugs seized, two people arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility
The Alabama Department of Corrections says drugs have been seized and two people have been arrested at Elmore Correctional Facility in the town of Elmore.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they promise to boost border enforcement
President Donald Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
Will Alabama Legislature ban Glock gun switches and pass new public safety bills?
After a violent year with multiple mass shootings, Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers in both parties are supporting a ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.
Action 8 News launches 9PM newscast on CW Montgomery
Action 8 News is launching a new 9:00PM newscast on the CW Montgomery that you can watch seven nights a week.
Man dies in Montgomery wreck
A man has died after being involved in a wreck in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature prepares to start 2025 session
The Alabama Legislature will be back in session on Tuesday, with crime and immigration two of the topics on the 2025 agenda.
Montgomery Chorale holds first concert of 2025
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts was filled with the sound of music and powerful vocals on Sunday.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Chaplain Ben Alpert dies
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has announced the death of its chaplain, Ben Alpert.
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for "Cowboy Carter"
Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her the show’s elusive top award.
Clanton house fire leaves two people dead, one injured
A house fire in Clanton has killed two people and left a third person injured.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather as a record-sized crowd watched in Pennsylvania.
