Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end.
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Murder investigation underway following Sunday shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman is dead following a shooting Sunday night in Selma in the area of Eugene Avenue and F.D. Reese Street. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers dispatched…
Selma Police investigate city's 12th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is also underway following a Saturday night shooting in Selma. Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened at around 7 pm -- in the area…
AAA Alabama to give away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai, Kia owners
AAA Alabama will be giving away free steering wheel locks to some Hyundai and Kia owners as a way to combat car thefts.
Montgomery man dies in crash involving train
It happened around 11:43 a.m. Monday in the area of Davenport Parkway and Bowman Street.
Former Prattville Winn-Dixie reopens as Piggly Wiggly
The former Winn-Dixie store on East Main Street in Prattville has reopened as a Piggly Wiggly, as Winn-Dixie continues its exit from Alabama and other states.
Two killed in Chilton County crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on crash in Chilton County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: YouTube TV to offer rebate due to Disney contract dispute
YouTube TV says it will offer a $20 rebate to customers who have been left without ABC, ESPN, SEC Network and other Disney channels due to contract negotiations between the two companies.
City of Montgomery opening warming center, changing bus routes
The City of Montgomery is opening its warming center due to the sub-freezing temperatures that are expected.
Will Parker appointed to Alabama Supreme Court
Will Parker recently served as General Counsel to the governor.
Freeze Warning for Monday night and Tuesday morning
Temperatures are expected to plunge into the middle 20s
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 election
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his onetime chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
What the Tech App of the Day: Tody
Reviewers have praised Tody for keeping kids engaged, and it even includes an option to turn cleaning into a game. This feature is particularly helpful for families with neurodivergent children, providing a clear, structured, and manageable approach to household tasks.
U.S. Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls more than 400,000 vehicles
Honda is recalling 406,290 vehicles because the wheels might fall off.
Montgomery Whitewater hosts adaptive youth cycling event
Montgomery Whitewater and the Birmingham-based Lakeshore Foundation came together to host Everyone Can Ride, a youth adaptive cycling event.
Montgomery man killed in fiery two-vehicle crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a fiery two-vehicle crash just south of the city.
U.S. Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
City of Millbrook holds ceremony to honor veterans
The city of Millbrook is honoring its veterans, even before the federal Veterans Day holiday.
City of Georgiana Elects their First Ever Female Mayor
Georgiana's first female mayor is wrapping up her first week in office and Mayor Bonner is sharing her journey to becoming mayor of the small South Alabama town.
Fire lookout tower opens at Lake Martin
The view of Lake Martin just got a lot better thanks to a local organization.
Two people killed in Marengo County crash
Two people have been killed in a head-on crash in Marengo County.
Town of Orrville hosts Annual West Dallas Antique Tractor Show
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If your looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend -- you're in luck. The annual West Dallas Antique Tractor and Car Show is this Saturday in the town of Orrville. Dozens…
Two Montgomery charter school teachers receive honors
Two charter school teachers from Montgomery are among three in the state who have received the 2025 Nelson-Marshall Award for Teaching Excellence.
District Attorney creates Major Crimes Unit in 17th Judicial Circuit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new major crimes unit in the 17th Judicial Circuit aims to expand the reach of area law enforcement and the resources available to them. The long arm…
