1 dead, 3 injured in Dallas County crash
It happened around 3:00 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 80 near the 90 mile marker, approximately four miles east of Selma.
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Montgomery organization to hold fundraiser benefitting people with disabilities
Independent Rights & Resources is holding the Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.Â
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra helps bring music to children in the River Region
Children in the program receive instruction from highly trained teachers in the areas of the violin, viola and cello.
Man wanted in Montgomery on domestic violence-related charges
Police say 53-year-old Kenneth Renard Hale is accused of repeatedly stalking and harassing a former partner.
Suspect dead in Birmingham officer-involved shooting
It happened around 12:35 p.m. Thursday in the 2700 block of University Boulevard.
ONLY ON 8: Political analyst Steve Flowers reacts to Tuesday's primary election results
Political analyst Steve Flowers says now that the Tuesday is over, the attention turns to the November 3 general election.
1 dead, 1 injured in Autauga County crash
It happened around 9:39 p.m. Wednesday on I-65 near the 190 mile marker, approximately 10 miles north of Prattville.
ADPH warns to take precautions in extreme heat
Anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.
There's no end in sight to our August heat wave
Daily heat index values will continue to reach 105 degrees or higher
Doug Jones talks to voters in town hall in the Capital City
Action 8 News is covering Campaign 26, and as we get closer to the November midterms, the governor's race in Alabama is heating up.
Final phase of construction begins at the Dallas Co. Jail
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Jail remains unusable -- three and a half years after it was severely damaged by a tornado. The EF-2 tornado that hit Selma in January…
Indictment adds defendant and charges in case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The second superseding indictment, which was unsealed Wednesday, charges 59-year-old Heidi L. Beirich, of Palm Springs, California, along with the SPLC, with new charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank.
Aluminum die casting company in Auburn to expand, creating 50 jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is once again expanding with a $32 million investment.Â
Man sentenced in deadly 2021 shooting in Troy
Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox says Xavier Edwards was convicted in May for the murder of Andre Thompson on October 23, 2021.
Pay It Forward: Alexandra Fermin of Tallassee
Fermin goes above and beyond her normal duties as a bus driver to make sure her kids are loved and cared for.Â
Montgomery police officer relieved of duty after off-duty incident
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after she was charged in an off-duty incident.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Maurice Mercer wins Democratic nomination in U.S. House District 6
The Associated Press has projected that Maurice Mercer will win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House District 6.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Hampton Harris finishes second in U.S. House District 2 Republican primary
Hampton Harris finished in second place behind Rhett Marques in the Republican primary for U.S. House District 2, but hopes to help Marques win the seat in November.
Shake Shack to open third location in Alabama
Tanger Outlet in Foley announced Tuesday that Shake Shack will soon make its way to the shopping destination.Â
CAMPAIGN 2026: Ammie Akin wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7
The Associated Press has projected that Ammie Akin will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7.
CAMPAIGN 2026: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6
The Associated Press has projected that U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Jerry Carl wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 1
The Associated Press has projected that Jerry Carl will win the Republican nomination for the U.S. House District 1 seat.
Demopolis police arrest Choctaw Co. duo on drug charges
Also from the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a Choctaw County duo on multiple drug charges. Fifty-two year old James Calvin Manley -- and 46 year old Crystal Griffith -- both of…
CAMPAIGN 2026: Rhett Marques wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2
The Associated Press has declared that Rhett Marques will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2.
School year begins for students in Autauga County
Students in Autauga County Schools are among the latest to start the new school year.
