What the Tech: How can lawmakers limit impact of AI on children
The questions include whether companies should verify users’ ages, what safeguards younger users need, and how companies should be held accountable when their products cause harm.
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CAMPAIGN 2026: Democrats win control of both houses of Congress
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Trump.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Barry Moore wins U.S. Senate race
Republican Barry Moore has won the race to replace Tommy Tuberville in the U.S. Senate.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Complete list of U.S. House winners in Alabama
Here is the list of who won races for Alabama's seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Tommy Tuberville declares victory in the governor's race
Inside a packed venue in Auburn, Republican Tommy Tuberville has declared victory in the Alabama governor's race, to the cheers of his supporters.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Congressman Shomari Figures speaks to Action 8 News after winning U.S. House District 2 race
A jubilant Congressman Shomari Figures is celebrating re-election with his supporters in Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Republican Rhett Marques concedes defeat in the U.S. House District 2 race
Republican Rhett Marques has conceded defeat to Democratic Congressman Shomari Figures in the hotly-contested U.S. House District 2 race.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State and local election results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
Montgomery voters cast their ballots in November midterms
Voters say this years election is very important because of the candidates running for the state's constitutional offices and the amendments on the ballots.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses which political party has Alabama voters motivated
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether it's Democratic voters or Republican voters who are more enthused about voting in this year's elections.
What the Tech: How to clean up your email list
Called Manage subscriptions, it brings subscription emails together so you can review the senders and unsubscribe without digging through individual messages.
Elmore County Board of Education confirms arrest of teacher
The Elmore County Board of Education has confirmed that one of its teachers has been arrested in a incident that occured on campus.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether campaigns have been effective
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is discussing whether the campaigns for governor and the U.S. House District 2 race have been effective.
Montgomery teacher facing federal drug trafficking and gun charges
A teacher at L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery faces drug trafficking and gun charges.
Federal jury convicts Lee County man of methamphetamine distribution
A federal jury has convicted a Lee County man on drug trafficking charges following a trial in Opelika.
Montgomery police, sheriff's office announce traffic crash partnership
The City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office have announced a partnership to support traffic crash response within Montgomery city limits.
New intelligence center named for Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, set to open Nov. 12
The Center and its resources will be available to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Action 8 Update: Three arrests made in Troy shooting that left student dead
TROY, Ala. (WAKA) - Troy Police have arrested three…
Man injured, suspect arrested in Auburn shooting
Auburn police have made an arrest in a weekend shooting that left a man injured.
17-year-old arrested in Auburn stabbing
APD says officers responded to the 100 block of West Glenn Avenue on November 1st in reference to a reported stabbing.
1 person dead, at least eight others injured in shooting after Magic City Classic in Birmingham
Michael Pickett, chief of the Birmingham Police Department, said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.”
No. 12 Mississippi rolls to 45-15 victory over Auburn
Trinidad Chambliss threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 12 Mississippi pulled away for a 45-15 win over Auburn.
MPD investigating after woman injured, car shot into
MPD says officers responded to the 3700 block of Stanley Drive around 11:30 pm on Saturday.
Two dead in Halloween shooting in Selma
Police say the shooting Saturday, October 31, 2026, at around 8:00 AM. at Chanticleer Apartments on Woodrow Avenue.
