ACTION 8 UPDATE: Elmore County Sheriff's Office cancels search for missing man
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the search for a missing man.
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Super Bowl Week: Taylor Swift to make epic journey from Tokyo to the game in Las Vegas
Will Taylor Swift make it from Tokyo to Las Vegas in time to watch the Super Bowl?
Two people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on Florida interstate
Two people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on Interstate 75 in Florida.
Selma City Schools breaks ground on new arts magnet school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools broke ground to begin construction of its new magnet school for the arts. The $17.8 million dollar project -- will transform the School of Discovery into…
Man charged in Montgomery homicide
Montgomery police say they have charged a man in a homicide case from last month.
Henry Fambrough, last surviving original member of "The Spinners," dies at 85
Henry Fambrough of the iconic R&B group The Spinners has died. He was 85.
F-35 Fighter Jets Arrive in Montgomery
It's a big day for the Montgomery region as the Alabama Air National Guard’s new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets land at Dannelly Field.
Charles Henderson Middle School Recognized as One of the Best in the State
Charles Henderson Middle School issetting the tone for education and creating incentives to get students excited to learn.
Super Bowl Week: What to expect from this year's TV commercials
Big name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing in dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers during game breaks.
What the Tech: Teenagers who put nude photos online can now get them removed
Social media companies are working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to use an online tool called “Take It Down” to help sextortion victims.
What the Tech: How to protect your teenage children from sextortion scams
Sextortion cases are on the rise and the FBI warns parents that reported incidents are spiking dramatically and targeting 14-17-year-old boys.
Alabama gambling bill to face first test in Legislature
The bill would create an Alabama lottery, allow sports betting and authorize up to 10 casinos with table games and slot machines.
CAMPAIGN 2024: GOP presidential race shifts to South Carolina after Trump's dominant win in Nevada
The Republican presidential race is shifting to South Carolina, which may prove to be the last chance for Nikki Haley to blunt Donald Trump's march to the nomination.
Pike Road leaders, residents discuss growth plans
Pike Road leaders and residents came together to discuss plans for growth in their community.
What's Happening: February 9-11
If you want to celebrate Mardi Gras, there are plenty of ways to do it in the River Region this weekend!
Work underway to transform West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery
A $9 million construction project has been launched to transform West Fairview Avenue to improve the quality of life in that part of Montgomery.
Reward increased to $15,000 for information about 2014 murder in Montgomery
McCord was known as "The Barber Man", and his shop had only been open about a year when he was killed. Police believe McCord was shot during an attempted robbery. He was only 36 years old.
Man dies in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police say a man has been fatally shot in north Montgomery.
Bo Jackson awarded $21 million in Georgia blackmail, stalking case
Auburn sports legend Bo Jackson has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.
Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs
Investigators described President Biden as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,”
Bridge project shuts down a portion of Highway 14 in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials want to get the word out -- about an upcoming road closure -- on a busy stretch of highway. Highway 14 between Selma and Burnsville --…
Murder investigation underway after a fatal shooting in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Police are investigating that city's first murder of 2024 -- following a shooting at a convenience store early Thursday morning. Police Chief Tony Bufford says officers responded to…
Super Bowl Week: Usher says it's a challenge to squeeze 30-year career into 13-minute halftime show
Usher says his Super Bowl halftime show will concentrate on past hits, moments from his popular Las Vegas residency and possibly draw from his new album.
Special counsel: Biden "willfully" disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
“Our investigation uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen," the special counsel said.
3 Degree Guarantee: Friendship Mission gets $1,250 check
Another local charity is getting a 3 Degree Guarantee check from the Johnny Adams Law Firm and Action 8 News!
