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.
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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.Â
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…
Chief of volunteer fire department in Covington County arrested, fired
Action 8 News has confirmed that the fire chief at a volunteer fire department in Covington County has been arrested and fired from his position.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorers
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs from the 2011 through 2019 model years.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Former President Donald Trump easily won New Hampshire's primary on Tuesday, seizing command of the race for the Republican nomination and making a November rematch against President Joe Biden feel all the more inevitable.
Local men speak about prostate cancer following the death of Dexter King
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men excluding skin cancer which is why early detection is so important
Selma City Schools officials tackle absenteeism problem
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is making a concerted effort to address the problem of chronic absenteeism by students in the district. The "Reignite the Light by Attending Class" initiative --…
Selma woman arrested for theft of property in Auburn
Auburn police tell Action 8 News that 26-year-old Breyonna Keishona Pritchett was arrested about they received a report of theft resulting in financial loss on December 15, 2023.
