Tuskegee mayoral race separated by just five-votes after provisional ballot count
Tuskegee City Council member Frank "Chris" Lee received 807 votes to Mayor Tony Haygood’s 802 in the Aug. 26 election.
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Tallassee boy battling brain cancer surprised with Disney World trip
7-year-old Chance was surprised and excited to find out he and his family will be spending a week with his favorite Disney character Mickey Mouse in December.
Domestic violence murder suicide stuns Selma community
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A fatal domestic violence incident over the Labor Day weekend -- stuns people around the Selma community. A 911 emergency call Saturday lead authorities to a house on…
Battle brewing between state leaders, AHSAA, over athletic eligibility under the CHOOSE Act
Gov. Kay Ivey and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are seeking a injunction against the AHSAA over whether students who transfer schools under the CHOOSE Act are immediately eligible to participate in athletics.
Montgomery woman charged with robbery, kidnapping
A Montgomery woman is facing robbery and kidnapping charges.
JAG High School placed on brief lockdown after report of a weapon on campus
Details regarding if a weapon was found were not made available.
Former Montgomery teacher indicted on sex charges involving a student
Details are limited, but a Montgomery County grand jury indicted 24-year-old Jaya Armstrong on August 22 for a school employee engaging in a sex act.Â
Montgomery Public Schools addressing student attendance issues
Montgomery Public Schools has announced a new effort at getting more students to attend classes regularly.
What's Happening: September 5-7
If you want to get out of the house this weekend, there are plenty of fun ways to be outdoors in the River Region!
Rain chances are low today, and almost zero on Friday
Temperatures will climb back into the 90's for a few days
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert sold out
The upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma in downtown Montgomery is currently sold out, but if you want to go, all hope isn't lost.
Alabama state troopers report six fatalities in wrecks over long Labor Day weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says six people died in wrecks over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend in addition to the child who was injured in the jet ski crash at Lake Martin.
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died at 91.
What The Tech: Smartphone designed specifically for kids
'Bark's' smartphone designed specifically for kids allows parental approvals and restrictions to keep kids safe.
Butler County Schools takes steps to help Greenville students succeed
In the wake of a failing achievement test score for Greenville High School the Butler County School system is placing attention to providing a more solid education foundation for Greenville students.
Only on 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses races for U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his expertise on the races for U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Reed celebrates two nationally-televised football games held in Montgomery
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city got a big boost from two nationally-televised college football games that have been held at Cramton Bowl over the past two weekends.
Two people arrested in Opelika home invasion
Opelika police have arrested two people in a home invasion investigation.
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
Montgomery woman arrested for shooting into an occupied home
Investigators say the bullet hit the victim's bedroom window while kids were inside the home.
Mississippi man dead after tractor trailer wrecks, overturns in Wilcox County
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday on Alabama 21, about 15 miles east of Camden.Â
What the Tech: Are social media companies doing enough to protect your kids online?
Social media platforms say they're making progress in protecting kids. But one mom who works in tech says that's not what the data shows, and she's urging parents to pay closer attention.
Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
Canine Strides provides unique pet care service in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Dallas County is making sure that every dog has its day. Canine Strides is a new pet care service for dogs. "We pick…
Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery
A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
