What's Happening: May 3-5
We start the month of May with plenty to do all across the River Region!
News
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.
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.
