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Neighborhood Job Fair to take place in Opelika next week

Officials say the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area has a workforce participation rate of approximately 57%.

Popular Montgomery restaurant to close its doors

Jan's Beach House Grill, located at 850 Eastern Boulevard, will close after the property is set to be sold and torn down.

Man injured in weekend shooting on West Fairview Avenue

The shooting happened around 7:32 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of West Fairview Avenue.

District 7 Residents Attend A Town Hall Meeting At Hilltop Public House

Montgomery's District 7 residents voice concerns at a town hall meeting

It was standing room only as dozens of District 7 residents of all ages came to voice their concerns about various issues in Montgomery

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…

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 Political Analyst Steve Flowers Talks About Gaming Legislation

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

Ua System Leaders Unveil Plaque Honoring Late Trustee Jim Wilson At Bryant Denny Stadium

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 Asu President Dr. William H. Harris Has Died

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.