Town Hall meeting held for residents in State House District 74
Some Montgomery residents gathered at the Chisholm Community Center Sunday afternoon to discuss issues in their neighborhoods.
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Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims, Sr. installed as Pastor at Historic Dexter Church
Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims, Sr. began his tenure in November of last year and is now officially Dexter's 29th pastor.
Biden says U.S. "shall respond" after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills three U.S. troops in Jordan
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
A man has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
16 year old boy missing in Montgomery since Thursday
Friends and family members are desperately searching for 16 year old Michael Cole Junior, who has been missing in Montgomery since Thursday, Jan. 25
Climate activists throw soup at the Mona Lisa painting in Paris
Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the “Mona Lisa” at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.
Fire on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery damages four businesses
Montgomery firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged four businesses early Sunday morning.
Tallassee High School hosts 17th annual Capitol City Classic Show Choir Competition
More than 3,000 parents, teachers and students attended the two-day Capitol City Classic show choir competition hosted by Tallassee High School at MPAC.
Sunshine returns with seasonably cool days, cold nights this week
Temperatures fall into the upper 30s early Monday morning. Sunshine increases during the day, with highs in the 50s. Monday night lows fall into the low to mid 30s.
World's largest cruise ship sets sail with 20 decks, seven pools, covering the space of almost four city blocks
The world's largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — has started its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami.
Breakfast bag giveaway benefits Selma elementary school students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit teams up with one of the biggest employers in Dallas County -- to make sure hundreds of area school kids -- have a nutritious breakfast over the weekend. The Edmundite Missions and…
Jury says Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
A jury in New York has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
Place your bids at state surplus property auction
The State of Alabama is offering you the chance to bid on items it no longer needs at a surplus property auction.
What the Tech: Why you need to install an iOS 17 security update
An important security update is now available for most iPhones that prevents someone from stealing your device and locking you out of your Apple Account.
What the Tech: Beware of the "Look Who Died" Facebook scam
Since the post or message appears to come from a friend you might think nothing about clicking on it for more information.
House Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggesting it will be "dead on arrival" in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson took a strong stand Friday against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
What's Happening: January 26-28
Even if you have to dodge some raindrops, there's still plenty to get out and do in the River Region this weekend!
Local Artist Spends Three Weeks in a Coma
During her nearly three month stay at UAB following heart failure, Michelle Black lost the ability to walk, talk and even to hold a paint brush.
Alabama executes Kenneth Smith with nitrogen gas, the first time the method has been used in the U.S.
Kenneth Smith's execution by nitrogen hypoxia marked the first time that a new execution method has been used in the U.S. since lethal injection was introduced in 1982.
Selma mourns death of a Voting Rights foot soldier
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma voting rights foot soldier who walked across the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge with two U.S. Presidents -- has passed away. George Sallie died last week at age…
Two arrested in Pike County child abuse case
Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green tells Action 8 News that 24-year-old Mykhail Lane and an underage suspect were arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation.
Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival & Parade Postponed
Officials with the Millbrook Revelers tell Action 8 News that the festivities will now take place on Saturday, February 3.
Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users
The company did not provide a reason for the change, which will be effective starting this week.
U.S. Supreme Court will not stop Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
The U.S. Supreme Court will not halt the execution of Kenneth Smith, who is scheduled to be the first death row inmate in the U.S. to be put to death by nitrogen hypoxia.
ArtsRevive offering new pottery class in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new pottery class is available for people in the Dallas County area. Selma non-profit ArtsRevive -- kicked off the new class this year. The new pottery class gives…
