A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality
A midday darkness fell across parts of North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergent pods recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergent packets due to a defect in the products' child-resistant packaging.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Buy groceries at Walmart? You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment
If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Tuskegee man arrested on several charges in Auburn
Auburn police say a traffic stop led to the arrest of a Tuskegee man on several charges.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Record number of people saw Montgomery Air Show
Organizers of the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show featuring the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels say it was the most successful air show ever held at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Local show choir needs community's help to get to Nationals
The students desperately need the communities help with donations that will be used to fund their travel and competition fees.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed.
Monday's Solar Eclipse is an excused absence for MPS students
Parents who want to keep their children home from school on Monday to watch the eclipse together will have their child's absence excused
Huge crowds gasped as the Blue Angels and other airplanes took to the skies over Montgomery
Thousands attend first day of the Beyond the Horizon Air Show at Maxwell Air Force Base
Historic WWII aircraft showcased at Maxwell Air Force Base's Beyond the Horizon air show
The C47A troop carrier was the actual aircraft that led the Allies' main airborne invasion over Normandy on D-day on June 6, 1944.
Montgomery County deputy dies from injuries in crash
The single-vehicle crash around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the 4500 block of Hobbie Road.
Thousands of students take part in Montgomery air show STEM Expo
An estimated 4,000 5th-12th grade students took part in the STEM Expo at the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Perry Co. Schools opens new baseball facility in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County Schools opens a new multi-million dollar baseball facility today in Marion -- at Francis Marion School. Francis Marion Head Baseball Coach Michael Williams -- is getting ready…
White Hall sewer project puts burden on some residents
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A project to improve sewage problems in the town of White Hall -- could be putting a burden on the backs of some residents. The town is installing a…
MCSO deputy injured in single-vehicle crash
21-year-old Jermyius Young was involved in the single-vehicle crash around 7:00 p.m. in the 4500 block of Hobbie Road
Storms down trees and knock out power in Plantersville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Overnight storms downed several trees in one neighborhood in the Plantersville area of Dallas County. Strong winds snapped and uprooted trees around homes on County Road 560. Crews have…
Georgia man found dead in wooded area in Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Georgia man's family wants answers -- after his death in Camden -- leaves them shaken up -- and suspicious. Twenty-four year of Tyler Colin of Atlanta -- was…
Local teacher flies with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
A Blue Angels pilot gave Catherine Kenny a backseat ride across the skies and did several stunts and maneuvers that they do in their air shows.
First MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopter arrives at Maxwell Air Force Base
Maxwell Air Force Base is welcoming the arrival of the first of what's expected to be many MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to the base.
What the Tech: What you need to know about the AT&T data leak
AT&T says data was leaked of over 70,000 current and former customers. The data includes Social Security numbers and other personal information.
What the Tech App of the Day: NASA
The NASA app is a great way to prepare for an eclipse or other space events.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Trees, power lines down after overnight storms
Action 8 News has several reports of trees and power lines being down after the strong to severe storms blew through the area overnight.
Alabama House approves bill to revamp the state ethics law
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a revamp of the state ethics law that supporters say would provide clearer rules but is opposed by the attorney general who says it would make prosecutions more difficult.
Man injured in shooting near Eastdale Mall
A man was injured in a shooting near Eastdale Mall Tuesday afternoon.
River Region Animal Rescue caring for abused puppy with severe chemical burns
Local animal rescue cares for abused puppy who they believe had gasoline poured on him
