U.S. Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a roughly $70 billion bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Stomach remedy being recalled
A well-known stomach remedy product sold at grocery and drug stores is being recalled.
What's Happening: June 5-7
Even though it will be warm this weekend, at least it will finally be dry for all of the outdoor events throughout the River Region!
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office opens substation inside Renaissance Hotel
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has officially opened its central district substation inside the Renaissance Hotel downtown.
New auto supplier bringing 50 jobs to Auburn with $9.2 million investment
South Korean automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues two recalls, including "do not drive" safety warning
Ford Motor Company has issued two recalls, one of which comes with a "do not drive" safety alert for owners.
Longtime Greenville restaurant torn down to make way for another
The City of Greenville is making way for new urbanization-- starting with the demolition of long standing restaurant Shoney's.
The Georgiana School Key Club Working to Enhance Student's Success
With the leadership of advisor Rae Longmire Georgiana School Key Club members have the opportunity to participate in a three part summer enrichment series.
Prattville police respond to a possible drowning
Police Chief Mark Thompson tells Action 8 News that officers were called around 10:32 p.m. to a home on Simmons Road.
Man arrested in deadly Tallassee double shooting
It happened Saturday in the 200 block of Gilmer Avenue.
Jackson Hospital issues warning of possible imminent closure if it doesn't get financial help
Officials at Jackson Hospital warn that they could soon announce its closure unless the hospital gets immediate financial help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. BCBS is now responding.
Auburn University student missing in Japan while on family vacation
An Auburn University student has vanished in Japan while on vacation with his family.
What The Tech: Summer Tech Gadgets
Before your next trip, take a few minutes to add these gadgets to your packing list.
Maxwell Air Force Base & Trenholm State enter new partnership agreement
The new agreement is set to bring a new childcare apprenticeship and staffing program.
Man arrested in Lowndes County murder
A man wanted in connection to a recent murder in Lowndes County is now in custody.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about what's next following court decision on Alabama's Congressional districts
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers shares his insight on what's to come following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow Alabama to use the Congressional district map passed by the Alabama Legislature for this year's elections.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ibraheem Yazeed asks for acquittal or new trial in killing of Aniah Blanchard
Attorneys for Ibraheem Yazeed, the Montgomery man convicted of killing college student Aniah Blanchard in 2019, have filed a motion asking that he be acquitted or given a new trial.
Millbrook man arrested for solicitation of a child
Police Chief PK Johnson tells Action 8 News that his department received a complaint that a 16-year-old male had been solicited by an adult male for pictures.
Attorney for District 3 Councilor Marche Johnson releases statement
An attorney representing Councilwoman Marche Johnson has released a statement refuting the allegations that she no longer lives in the district she serves.
Bullock County hospital gets new operator
Bullock County Rural Emergency Hospital in Union Springs is now being managed and operated by Opelika-based East Alabama Health.
What The Tech: FCC issues warning about Bluetooth connections
The Federal Communications Commission recently reminded Americans that turning off Bluetooth when you're not using it can help protect your devices from hackers. It's one of those warnings that sounds alarming at first.
Reactions divide along party lines after SCOTUS rules for Alabama district map
Reactions are pouring after the Supreme Court ruled overnight that Alabama can use a 2023 congressionally-drawn map in this year’s elections.
Councilwoman Marche Johnson absent from Montgomery City Council meeting as questions swirl around her residence
Many questions continue to surround Councilwoman Johnson's residence as reports broke out over the weekend that she has a home in District 7, according to Montgomery County property records.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
The justices granted the state’s emergency appeal to use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority-Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office investigates a rash of shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is killed -- and several other people are injured -- in a series of shootings in Lowndes County. Five separate shootings happened in the county --…
