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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 Is Held Up At Gunpoint And His Car Is Stolen At A Gas Station

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…

Gunshots cause damage to cars, businesses in Montgomery

Shots that were fired near Atlanta Highway in Montgomery have caused damage to cars and businesses.

Montgomery police searching for two women in robbery investigation

Montgomery police are investigating a strong-armed robbery case and need your help identifying the suspects.

Montgomery police searching for robbery suspects

Montgomery police need your help finding two women suspected of third-degree robbery.

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

United Methodist delegates appear to be on track to make historic changes in lifting their church's longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy.

Chilton County man killed in crash on U.S. Highway 31

A Chilton County man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31.

Touch A Truck fundraiser is a big hit with local children

Police cars, fire engines, and other law enforcement vehicles were on site for the third annual "Touch a Truck" fundraiser at SweetCreek Farm Market

Dragon Boat races return to Montgomery's Riverfront

The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival made a triumphant return to Montgomery's Riverfront for the first time since 2018

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Beloved Co Owner Of Chris' Hotdogs

Funeral arrangements announced for beloved co-owner of Chris' Famous Hotdogs

Chris' Famous Hotdogs co-owner Theo Katechis served everyone from U.S. presidents and movie stars to those in need, and he treated everyone he met like a friend.

One Man Shot, Another Injured In A Saturday Shooting In Downtown Montgomery

One man shot, another injured in weekend shooting in downtown Montgomery

Another violent weekend in Montgomery, as one man was shot and another man injured during an incident downtown on Saturday.

Chances for rain return this week, warm weather continues

A small chance for rain returns Monday. A weakening weather system moving out of the plains and Mississippi River Valley may bring showers to Alabama during the late afternoon and early evening.