What the Tech: See how AI finds a car problem that a mechanic couldn't see
See how the new AI-powered Perplexity search tool pinpoints a problem with a pickup truck, saving time and money.
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Man dies in Montgomery shooting
The victim in a Tuesday shooting in Montgomery has died.
Montgomery man killed in weekend shooting
It happened around 7:00 p.m. Saturday in the 2100 block of Mill Street.
7-year-old boy killed in dog attack in Chilton County
"Our hearts are broken for the child and the family affected by this unimaginable loss," says Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon.
Overnight fire claims life of Andalusia man
According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, emergency responders were dispatched around 10:19 P.M. Tuesday to a structure fire on Antioch Road. When crews arrived, they found a home engulfed in flames.
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them -- to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt Unincorporated…
Pay It Forward: Bernard Pace of Tuskegee
Bernard Pace of Tuskegee is a trained food service worker. He spent 23 years in the Army as a cook and supervisor. Now he uses his skills to help his church.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile charged with killing 15-year-old in Montgomery
A juvenile has been charged with killing a 15-year-old in Montgomery earlier this month.
County Commission Approves $1 Million to Support Montgomery Whitewater
Whitewater’s revenue has grown more than 50% over last year, and the past three weekends have brought record attendance.
Local woman makes t-shirts to help Texas communities devastated by recent fatal floods
Moore's Texas Strong shirt sales have already garnered over $300,000.
What the Tech: Beware of a new cryptocurrency scam that could cost you thousands of dollars
Be on the lookout for a cryptocurrency scam that nearly fooled our Consumer Technology Reporter Jamie Tucker.
Heavy metal music and TV star Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
Ozzy Osburne, the lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who later became a reality TV star has died just weeks after his farewell show.
Coca-Cola to introduce cane-sugar version of its trademark cola
Coca-Cola says it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S., confirming an announcement by President Trump.
CrimeStoppers to hold gun buyback event
CrimeStoppers will be holding an anonymous gun buyback event, offering cash for people who turn in guns.
Ground broken for organic urban market in Montgomery
Ground has been broken for Montgomery's first community organic urban farm and market.
What the Tech: How to get out of a hard-to-cancel digital subscription
Here's what to do if you have trouble canceling a digital subscription.
Montgomery firefighters battle blaze at storage building overnight
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WAKA Action 8) - Investigators are looking into what caused a structure fire at a storage building early Monday morning. According to Montgomery Fire/Rescue's Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Cooper, firefighters responded to the 2500 block of Poplar Street…
Montgomery man killed in I-85 car crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WAKA Action 8) - A Montgomery man is dead after a two-vehicle crash Monday. The crash happened around 5 p.m. Monday on Interstate 85 near mile marker 2, inside the city limits of Montgomery. The Alabama Law Enforcement…
Residents Raise Concerns About Speeding, Road Conditions at District 2 Town Hall
City and county leaders, along with law enforcement officials, addressed safety issues and potential solutions.
Air Force pilot training program underway at Craig Field Airport
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The United States Air Force is training pilots at an aviation program this summer at Craig Field Airport in Selma. The Aim High Flight Academy is a scholarship…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "Cosby Show" actor, drowns in Costa Rica
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.
Montgomery Police Department announces new chief of staff
The Montgomery Police Department has announced that Ettice Brickus will be its new chief of staff.
What the Tech: Why does it take so long for your phone to charge in your car?
There's a reason it takes so long for your phone to charge in your car, but there's also a way to fix it.
Montgomery man killed in pickup truck crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a wreck involving a pickup truck.
State health officials issue mid-summer heat safety tips
With the normal hot mid-summer weather settling in to Alabama, state health officials have tips so you can tell if you're in danger of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
