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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police make arrest in death of Alabama State University student
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder in the death of an Alabama State University student.
U.S. Air Force technology conference opens in Montgomery
The 43rd Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) training and education conference is underway in Montgomery.
"Stuff The Truck" helps collect needed food, school items for students
We are excited to announce that we collected 7,000 thousand pounds of food, 400 pounds of teacher supplies, and more than $1,400 in cash donations, with more still coming in.
Perry County Schools closed Monday after "anonymous threat"
Perry Co. School leaders say the closure affects students, faculty, and staff at both R.C. Hatch High School and Francis Marion School
What The Tech App of the Day: CoinSnap
CoinSnap is designed to help find the ones that might be. Using your phone's camera, you take pictures of both sides of a coin. Artificial intelligence then analyzes the images and attempts to identify the coin.
Man killed after crashing Jeep in Perry County
A man has died after crashing the Jeep Wrangler he was driving in Perry County.
Shelley Fabares, singer, TV and movie actor, dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82.
Man killed in Coosa County crash
A man has been killed in a single-car crash in Coosa County.
State surplus property auction underway
The state is holding an online surplus property auction through Sunday, August 30.
Alabama high school football team finally ends its 101-game losing streak
An Alabama high school football team has finally snapped its 101-game losing streak, the longest in the country.
Alabama State University releases identity of student who died at off-campus facility
Alabama State University has announced the death of a student.
8 On Your Side: Publix making changes at checkout
Publix is making a change to its checkout lines in an effort to improve the customer experience.
Man arrested on sex, burglary charges in Opelika
Opelika police have arrested a man following a report of a sexual assault.
Two killed in fiery wreck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
Two people have been killed and another injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Man sentenced for cashing stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area using false identification.
Teens help provide water, necessities to first responders through hydration drive
Their efforts are part of a hydration tour through six cities in Alabama, where more than 10,000 hydration items will be delivered to firefighters.
18-year-old's body recovered from the waters of Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka
The body of an 18-year-old swimmer who was a student at Faulkner University has been recovered from Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka following a search involving several agencies.
Montgomery's nationally-honored Plant Bae vegan restaurant closing its doors
Plant Bae, a nationally-honored vegan restaurant in downtown Montgomery, is closing its doors after six years.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with U.S. Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws.
U.S. Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to continue for now
Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration's emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Eye drops recalled
Eye drops are being recalled nationwide over concerns about whether the drops are sterile.
Turner & Saulsberry certified winners of Democratic Primary races in West Alabama
Hotly contested and formerly unresolved primary races for county commission seats in Perry and Wilcox counties have now officially been decided.
Bald eagle which recovered at Auburn University Raptor Center released into the wild
A bald eagle which was found injured in Prattville has now been released back into the wild following a lengthy recovery at the Auburn University Raptor Center.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of suspect in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has now released the name of the suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery.
