SAVING SELMA: Family wins brand new 3 BR home in Selma
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma family that lost their home in the January 2023 tornado -- wins a new three bedroom -- two bathroom home -- for free. Sixteen names were placed in…
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3 Tennessee women dead in Covington County crash
The fatal crash happened Sunday around 9:45 a.m. on U.S. 29 near the 34 mile marker, approximately seven miles south of Andalusia.
Montgomery man arrested in weekend shooting that injured another man
According to court documents obtained by Action 8 News, Shorts shot another male at close range with an unknown type of handgun shooting him in the back of his left thigh.
Action 8's Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about gaming bills in the legislature
The two chambers remain apart on whether to allow sports betting and multiple casinos in the state
Plaque Honoring Late Trustee Jim Wilson III Unveiled at Bryant-Denny Stadium
The University of Alabama held a ceremony recently to unveil a new plaque on the southern entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium in recognition of late trustee James “Jim” Winfrey Wilson III
Montgomery residents in District 7 encouraged to attend Town Hall event on Monday April 22
District 7 Councilman Andrew Szymanski will be hosting his first Town Hall since he was sworn in last November
Reward offered for information about Montgomery State Farmers' Market burglary
Investigators say after the suspect stole from the business, he left the scene in an unknown direction of travel
Cool overnight temperatures, abundant sunshine to begin this week
Sunshine remains abundant early this week. High temperatures remain below average Monday, in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Former Alabama State University President dies
Former Alabama State University President Dr. William H. Harris has died
Motorcyclist dies after Montgomery wreck
A Montgomery motorcyclist has died of injuries he suffered in a crash earlier this week.
Sewage spill causing health concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A stream of free flowing wastewater and sewage running through a small trailer park in Dallas County -- is raising health concerns for the people who live there. Marvin…
What the Tech: How to avoid tax scams, even after the April 15 tax deadline
Thousands fall victim to tax scams each year, even after the April 15 filing deadline.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks on police chief's resignation
Action 8 News provided live, breaking news coverage of a news conference this afternoon as Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed spoke about the resignation of Police Chief Darryl Albert.
Man found dead on Lower Wetumpka Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Lower Wetumpka Road.
Woman faces contraband, drug charges at Staton Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it has arrested a woman on various charges at Staton Prison in Elmore County.
ADOC correctional security guard arrested for promoting prison contraband
Belser worked at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Barbour County.
What's Happening: April 19-21
Fishing, jazz, herbs, baseball -- we have all of that plus an on-stage comedy/mystery performance happening this weekend in the River Region!
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickey Betts, a co-founder of the legendary Allman Brothers band has died at 80.
Man seriously injured in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.
Girl shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.
Music legend Lionel Richie helps open Hello Park in Tuskegee
Music recording legend Lionel Richie was back home in Tuskegee to help cut the ribbon on the new Hello Park.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state's open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa to vote on unionizing
Thousands of workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant near Tuscaloosa will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
Alabama House committee votes down bill to allow some death row inmates to be resentenced
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has rejected a bill that would provide new sentences for about 30 inmates who were given the death penalty despite a jury's recommendation of life imprisonment.
