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Prattville residents voice frustration about mining trucks constantly driving through quiet neighborhood
Constant noise from trucks hauling clay out of a nearby mine can be heard inside and outside of homes in Prattville's Beacon Hills neighborhood.
Selma school superintendent announces sudden retirement
From the West Alabama News-- The superintendent of Selma City Schools suddenly announces his retirement -- just as the new school year is set to start. Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is set to retire at…
Campaign 2024: Virtual roll call underway to make Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nominee
Delegates to the Democratic National Convention have begun to officially select their nominee for president through a virtual vote.
What's Happening: August 2-4
You have plenty of ways to celebrate the back-to-school season throughout the River Region this weekend!
U.S. makes plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused main plotter of 9/11 attacks
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the mastermind of al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the U.S., has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said.
U.S., Russia complete 24-person prisoner swap
The U.S. and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a deal that involved several countries.
Black and other minority farmers get $2 billion from USDA after discrimination
The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
New Alabama absentee voter law the focus of court battle
A new Alabama law that restricts absentee ballot application assistance is being challenged in federal court.
August begins very hot with low chances for rain
Thursday looks like another, and fittingly very hot day to begin August. A heat advisory covers all of our area until at least Thursday evening.
Former FBI agent sentenced to life in Montgomery for child rape
A former FBI agent has been sentenced to life in prison in Montgomery for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl while serving as an Alabama state trooper.
Preparations underway for 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive for Montgomery students
Tie & Doll, Action 8 News, Winn-Dixie and our other partners are preparing for the 10th annual Stuff the Truck food drive to benefit needy students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Founder of D.A.T.S.M.O.M. pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering
Following her guilty plea, Dantzler faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, plus an order of restitution to her victims.
Dallas Co. Schools one week away from new school year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Public School District is making its final preparations leading up to the kick off of a new school year. The first day of school for students…
Heart of Alabama Food Bank brings food to the people of south Montgomery County
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank has hosted a mobile pantry in south Montgomery County.
Hamas' top political leader killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering regional war
Hamas' top political leader was killed by an airstrike in the Iranian capital. Iran's supreme leader blamed Israel and vowed revenge.
Publix opens store in Wetumpka
Wetumpka city leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on a new Publix grocery story on U.S. Highway 231.
Very hot, humid; Only isolated showers, storms as August begins
Peak heat indices range from 108 to 112° Wednesday afternoon. Only isolated showers or storms form during the afternoon, so many contend with mid-90° temperatures all afternoon
Families say Alabama inmates' bodies were returned without internal organs
Six families who had loved ones die in the Alabama prison system have filed lawsuits saying their family members’ bodies were returned to them missing internal organs.
The Hub, consolidated homeless center, opens in Montgomery
The city of Montgomery and Montgomery County are opening a new consolidated center to help the homeless, called The Hub.
Selma residents want an end to sporadic garbage pickup
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has had an ongoing problem with garbage pick-up -- and residents are getting fed up with the situation -- and they want city leaders to…
Pay It Forward: Rosetta Johnson of Montgomery
Rosetta Johnson has a non-profit organization called Caps and Socks, Inc.. You can find her delivering caps and socks to the elderly and homeless throughout the River Region.
Montgomery Lions Club opens children's sensory trail at riverfront with help from city
The Montgomery Lions Club has opened a Children's Sensory Trail on the riverfront with help from the city.
83-year-old former Alabama lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
Former State Rep. John Rogers of Birmingham has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison on charges of federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
What the Tech: How to avoid becoming the victim of a smishing scam
Smishing scams, delivered through text aim to trick you into calling a number or clicking a link, often leading to financial losses.
