Active shooter drill held at Montgomery Catholic School
The Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency has held an active shooter drill at Montgomery Catholic School.
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Fatal industrial accident under investigation in Chilton County
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal industrial accident.
Man convicted of raping, strangling five-year-old girl in Phenix City set for execution in August
An Alabama death row inmate is closer to his execution date next month.
Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Local airports getting grant money for improvements
The Alabama Department of Transportation is awarding more than $3.1 million in grants to improve 11 airports, some in our area.
Birmingham Stallions professional football team leaving the city
The Birmingham Stallions UFL professional football team will be leaving the Magic City.
What the Tech: Are Your Phone and Social Media Apps Listening to Your Conversations?
The technology to analyze audio and use it for advertising certainly exists. But there is no evidence that Meta secretly activates your phone’s microphone to target you with ads.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers previews August 11 special primaries
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers previews the August 11 special primaries that will be held in some Alabama congressional districts.
Covington County welcomes Southern Transformer Services
Covington County is experiencing economic growth as the city of Florala welcomes a new industry.
Selma-Dallas Co. community unites for Back to School Bash
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of the new school year is now less than two weeks away and the Selma-Dallas County community is rallying together to make sure area students are…
Three charged with attempted murder in Montgomery shooting
Three people are charged with attempted murder in a shooting that happened on McGehee Road in Montgomery earlier this month.
Man out on bond for 2023 murder charged with attempted murder
It happened around 8:37 a.m. on July 5 in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard.
Woman arrested in Dalraida Road shooting
According to court records, 31-year-old Sharisse Barrow has been charged with 1st degree assault, discharging a gun into an occupied building/vehicle and discharging a gun into an unoccupied building/vehicle.Â
What the Tech: If your TV keeps buffering, here are ways to fix it
If your TV keeps buffering when you're watching streaming programming, your internet may not be the problem.
What the Tech: What to do when you get an extra paycheck
If you get paid every two weeks, there are some months that you get a third paycheck. Here are some ways to spend that extra money on tech gadgets you may need.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to testify in Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man injured after Tuesday afternoon shooting in Montgomery
MPD says officers responded to the 5700 block of Villas Lane, where they found an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.
Pay It Forward: Curtis Browder of Montgomery
Curtis Browder began a prison ministry nearly 60 years ago in Colorado. Since moving to Alabama, he continues to spread the gospel to inmates in our prisons.
Bicyclist killed in Lee County crash
A bicyclist has been killed in a crash in Lee County.
Pink and Pearls for Girls to Host Empowerment Event on Capitol Steps
Say cheese! A citywide photo shoot for International Day of the Girl is bringing girls together for a cause bigger than a picture in October.
YMCA's Before And After School Care Helps Families Balance Busy Schedules
As families juggle work and school schedules, the YMCA is offering a program designed to keep students learning, active and engaged.
Joint investigation leads to speedy arrest in Selma homicide
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police and the State Bureau of Investigation make an arrest in Selma's latest homicide. Interim Selma Police Chief Michael Perry announced the arrest in front of police…
Teenager sentenced in Georgia high school shooting that killed four people
A teenager who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing four people at a Georgia high school when he was 14 has been sentenced, while his father also awaits sentencing.
Black bear spotted in Butler County, adding to the list of area bear sightings
A black bear has been spotted in Butler County, which is the latest sighting of a bear in our area this summer.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in May homicide
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in a fatal shooting that happened in May.
