New shelter for the homeless open in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Homelessness is a growing problem in cities across the country. Now there's a new homeless shelter in Selma -- to try and help address the issue there. Members of…
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What the Tech: Get ready to pay more for streaming TV services
The new year ushers in more price increases for streaming video.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalling some F-150 pickup trucks
Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 F-150 pickup trucks over concerns a rear axle hub could break off.
Demopolis man is 4th suspect arrested in 2021 deadly shooting of Tuscaloosa teen
Court records state Leonard was murdered during the course of a robbery.
Selma native gifts parents a new home for Christmas
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple is starting the new year off -- without rent or mortgage payments -- after getting a house for Christmas from their daughter. The gift was actually…
Thousands kick off new year at Lacey Boyd Parade in Montgomery
It's billed as the only New Year's Day parade in the state. The 19th annual "Lacey-Boyd" parade was held in West Montgomery.. to celebrate the new year, and brings families -- and community together --…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Execution date set for Kenneth Smith
Gov. Kay Ivey has set an execution date for death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith.
Man charged with sex crimes involving teenage girl in Pike County
A man has been charged with sex crimes involving a teenage girl in Pike County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 675,000 cans of baby formula recalled
More than 675,000 cans of baby formula are being recalled because of possible bacterial contamination.
Millbrook police seeking suspect in fraudulent use of debit card
Millbrook police need your help finding the suspect in the investigation into the fraudulent use of a debit card.
Montgomery police release 2023 homicide numbers
The Montgomery Police Department has released its 2023 homicide numbers to Action 8 News.
Man dies after being shot in Montgomery
A Montgomery man has died in a hospital after being shot.
Legendary NASCAR driver Cale Yarborough dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, has died.
Montgomery man killed in New Year's Eve crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a two-vehicle wreck on New Year's Eve.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for missing woman in Montgomery
Montgomery police have canceled the search for a missing woman.
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using "incognito mode"
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use.
BAHAKEL ENTERTAINMENT EXCLUSIVE: Preview of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora are talking to Bahakel Entertainment correspondent Adam Wurtzel about plans for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve as they help the world welcome 2024!
Celebrate the new year with events throughout the area
Action 8 News has a list of some ways that you and your family can celebrate the new year.
Man shot and killed in Selma; 20th homicide victim of 2023
Selma police are investigating the city's 20th homicide of 2023.
$5,000 reward offered to help solve cold case murder in Opelika
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man's shooting death in Opelika.
Major upgrade project underway at Selma City Marina
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Boating and fishing enthusiasts in Selma -- are getting a new and improved marina for Christmas -- from the city. The Selma City Marina is getting a major upgrade. Crews closed off the marina --…
Troy man charged with two counts of reckless murder after fatal crash in Valley
A Troy man has been charged with two counts of reckless murder following a crash in Valley that killed two people.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge blocks Alabama's medical marijuana dispensary licenses
A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies.
Andalusia police investigating fight that left man seriously hurt
Andalusia police are investigating a fight between roommates that left a man seriously hurt.
Montgomery police have warning about celebratory gunfire on New Year's holiday
Montgomery police have issued a warning to those who plan to fire guns as they celebrate the new year.
