Alabama State Rep. John Rogers to plead guilty to federal charges, resign from office
According to court documents, Rogers will resign from office and pay $197, 950 in restitution as part of the plea deal.
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Low voter turnout raises voter apathy concerns in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small group of people around Alabama -- is making important decisions that affect everyone in the state. And you might be surprised to find out -- just who…
$36.6 million in improvements coming to Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail
The City of Montgomery has been awarded $36.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve the Selma to Montgomery Historic Trail.
Georgiana man killed in Butler County crash
An early morning car accident in Butler County claims the life of a Georgianna man.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Biden, Trump issue dire warnings of each other, as rematch looms in hotly-contested Georgia
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump warned of dire consequences for the country if the other wins another term in the White House as the pair held dueling rallies in Georgia Saturday.
LBW Ensemble Perform for More than 5,000 People
The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Ensemble is performing at schools across the region during a musical tour of the area designed to spread the joy of music to schools in five districts.
Montgomery man pleads guilty to fatal shooting; sentenced to life in prison
A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to a fatal shooting that happened in 2021 and has been sentenced.
Woman shot near downtown Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting near downtown that left a woman injured.
Montgomery police investigating shooting in Carriage Hills neighborhood
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened last night in the Carriage Hills neighborhood.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward increased in case of fatal shooting in Montgomery
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced the reward for information to solve the fatal shooting of a man in Montgomery has been raised to $2,500.
Prattville police seeking golf club theft suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a person they suspect of stealing golf clubs at the Robert Trent Jones at Capitol Hill golf course.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Aldi completes purchase of Winn-Dixie
German grocer Aldi has completed its purchase of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie.
What's Happening: March 8-10
Shopping, arts, the circus -- you can see it all this weekend in the River Region!
What the Tech: Beware of a scam that's making a comeback
This scam has made the rounds every few years, and chances are, someone you know might have fallen victim to it without ever mentioning it to anyone.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Construction on new Pike Road High School planned for late spring
Action 8 News has an update on the planned construction of the new Pike Road High School.
Ingram State Technical College gets grant to educate inmates
J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville is getting a grant to provide career technical education for inmates.
What the Tech: See what's new in the latest iPhone iOS update
Besides new Emojis, there are other new features on iOS 17.4 from Apple. Here's a look.
Tuskegee Airmen memorabilia on display at Tuskegee University for family and friends
A donation of Tuskegee Airmen memorabilia has been given to Tuskegee University, with family and friends able to see it all for themselves.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs CHOOSE Act school choice program into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation creating a program that would provide eligible families with as much as $7,000 to help pay for private school and $2,000 for homeschooling expenses.
3 Degree Guarantee: March of Dimes gets $1,350 check
We are starting a new month by handing out another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
U.S. Marshals capture Selma fugitive wanted for capital murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Federal agents capture a fugitive from justice -- wanted for capital murder in Selma. The arrest is the second in the drive-by shooting of a man in a shopping…
Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability
At least one clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments after the governor signed a bill into law shielding providers from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt calls Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
The first-term Alabama Republican delivered a stinging election-year critique of the president while sitting at her own kitchen table in Montgomery.
Biden uses State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
For 68 minutes in the House chamber, Biden goaded Republicans over their policies on immigration, taxes and more.
Alabama Republicans push through anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, absentee ballot limits
Representatives approved both bills on 75-28 party-line votes after Republicans moved to cut off debate.
