Fire officials urge residents to use safety precautions when using space heaters
Officials say to also only use a space heater if its at least 3 feet away from combustible materials, such as furniture, bedding and curtains.
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Two arrested in Montgomery County homicide
The fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, January 13 on Riverside Road in Montgomery County. Riverside Road is near Wares Ferry Road.
EJI founder Bryan Stevenson talks about what lies ahead
The Equal Justice Initiative's new anti-poverty programs will continue, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery is set to open this spring.
Bloomberg pledges $26 million gift to Demopolis healthcare school
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar gift -- may have brought the new healthcare high school proposed by Governor Kay Ivey -- a step closer to becoming reality. "The Alabama School of Healthcare…
2024 Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program to take place this weekend
The Class of 2024 Program will take place Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at Frazer Church in Montgomery.Â
What the Tech: See the most memorable breakthroughs at CES 2024
One of this year's breakthroughs came from Hyundai, with a car that has wheels that all turn 90 degrees.
What the Tech: See a transparent TV!
When this new TV is turned off, it's totally see through -- you won't even know it's there.
Bank overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House
Sunshine, cold Wednesday; Clouds increase, showers, Thursday
Wednesday looks mostly sunny. Afternoon temperatures ultimately warm into the low 40s. Wednesday night looks very cold with lows in the low 20s. Thursday looks milder with increasing clouds.
Pay It Forward: Shatara Clark of Montgomery
Shatara Clark of Montgomery started a non-profit for women called TyTalks.
Distinguished Young Women join Kiwanis Club for Lunch
This week the contestants are preparing themselves for the preliminaries and finals that will be taking place this weekend.
Selma Police arrest suspect in city's 1st murder of 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman is dead -- and a man is behind bars -- after an argument turns deadly in Selma. It's the first murder in the city of Selma in…
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits Montgomery non-profit
Su also spoke at the AFL-CIO-s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference later that day.Â
Man dies of injuries in Montgomery house fire
A house fire in Montgomery has turned deadly after a man died of injuries,.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Union Springs police arrest man wanted on attempted murder charge
Union Springs police have arrested a man they had been seeking for an attempted murder charge and other charges.Â
CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump wins Republican caucuses in Iowa with commanding victory
Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Two Selma men charged in highway shooting that left Prattville man injured
Two Selma men have been arrested in a highway shooting that left a Prattville man recovering from injuries.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Road conditions poor in several areas north of Montgomery
Alabama State Troopers say road conditions are poor in several areas as of Tuesday morning due to ice.
Watch: Winter weather impacting roads in our area
Action 8 News will update road closures and hazards throughout the day as new information is released.
Two major construction projects now underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two major construction projects are underway in Selma. The Selma Interpretive Center -- and Bloch Park -- are both getting major makeovers. Bloch Park suffered significant damage last year…
Tuskegee University offensive line coach Fred Ellis passes away
Ellis was 44 years old.
Parade held in Downtown Montgomery in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A parade was held in downtown Montgomery in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, the national holiday held in his memory.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered at Montgomery church he once led
The life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was remembered at a Montgomery church on the national holiday in his honor.
Schools Change Schedules for Tuesday due to possibility of icy conditions
Here's the latest list of school schedule changes for Tuesday, January 16.
Tallassee man killed after being hit in two car-wreck in Macon County
A two-vehicle crash in Macon County involving a pedestrian has killed a Tallassee man.
