Lack of mechanics and qualified drivers a problem for Montgomery's Sanitation Department
There are 55 garbage collection routes that run in the City of Montgomery, but right now there are only about 40 trucks that are able to run these routes.
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Crews packing up historic house in Selma for move to Detroit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic Jackson House in Selma is being dismantled -- and packed up -- for an 800-plus mile move to Detroit. It will become a part of Greenfield Village…
Former Montgomery Public Schools employee convicted of theft of over $291,000
A former official with Montgomery Public Schools has been convicted of four counts related to theft of property.
UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
Montgomery police have now launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot last month.
UPDATE: 15-year-old charged in Dadeville mass shooting to be tried as an adult
Action 8 News has confirmed that a 15-year-old who was charged in the Dadeville mass shooting earlier this year will be tried as an adult.
Montgomery County School Board approves 2024 Budget
All seven board member voted unanimously to approve the almost $549 million dollar budget.
Three injured in Montgomery Crash
Montgomery police are investigating a three-car wreck that left three people injured.
Fire destroys home of a deaf Selma woman and her family
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A deaf mother of eight -- now has nothing and nowhere to go -- after a fire completely destroys her home. The fire left three adults -- and 10…
Man killed in Montgomery crash
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that left a man dead.
The Alabama National Fair Celebrating 70 years
The Alabama national fair is just a few weeks away and today The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery kicked off things with its annual luncheon.
Montgomery police investigating shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family's business dealings.
Alabama asks U.S. Supreme Court again to intervene in redistricting case
Alabama has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let it keep Republican-drawn congressional lines in place as the state continues to fight a court order to create a second district where Black voters constitute a majority or close to it.
Auburn police investigating assault at apartment complex
Auburn police are investigating an assault that happened at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue.
The Name Dropper/Storkland wins Alabama Silver Retailer of the Year
The Name Dropper/Storkland has won the Silver Retailer of the Year award from the Alabama Retail Association in the $1 million to $5 million sales category.
U.S. moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
The move drew criticism of President Biden from Republicans and others who say the deal will boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to U.S. troops and Mideast allies.
Federal panel of judges will not pause Alabama congressional map action
A three-judge panel refused Monday to pause an order to draw new congressional districts in Alabama while the state pursues another round of appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue honors lives lost in the 9/11 attacks
The annual 9/11 memorial ceremony was held Monday morning in front of Montgomery Fire/Rescue.
Prattville remembers 9/11 with Honor and Remembrance Ceremony
Prattville hosted its annual 9/11 "Honor and Remembrance" ceremony at the city's Public Safety Building on Monday.
Ceremony in Tuskegee honors the memory of 9/11 victims
The City of Tuskegee held a "Remembering 9/11" memorial service on Monday.
Salvation Army honors first responders with 9/11 luncheon
In Montgomery, 9/11 isn't just a day to remember lives lost, it's also a time to honor those who protect us.
Disney, Charter Spectrum settle cable TV dispute
Disney and Charter Communications have announced a deal to settle a dispute that had cut some 15 million cable TV customers off from ESPN and other Disney-owned channels, including in our area.
America remembers 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns.
16-year-old shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old male dead.
Mainly dry and hot early this week before a midweek front
Overnight lows settle in the mid to upper 60s. Monday and Tuesday look mainly dry and hot with only stray afternoon showers or storms. Temperatures reach the mid 90s each afternoon.
