Two arrested on drug-related charges in Alexander City
At the checkpoint, the driver of a black Impala fled the area traveling south on Comer Street, initiating a short pursuit.
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Selma man convicted of manslaughter in toddler's 2017 death
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The verdict is in -- in the trial of a Selma man accused in the death of a toddler. A jury convicted Tristan Dial of manslaughter in the case -- after deliberating for less than…
Judge: Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case
Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed, the judge overseeing it has ruled.
Man dead after Thursday evening shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say a man was shot and killed on Thursday.
Post office in Luverne temporarily closed due to burst pipe
A burst pipe has forced the post office in Luverne to temporarily close.
Parents raise concerns about conditions at two Selma schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Concerned parents of students in the Selma City School District -- reach out to Action 8 News -- over conditions at two schools. A plumbing issue at Selma High…
Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month
Prosecutors say they are open to delaying the start of former President Trump's New York hush-money criminal trial by a month to give his lawyers time to review evidence they only recently obtained.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he will put together a group to buy TikTok after the U.S. House passed a bill that would ban the platform in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake.
What the Tech: Some Roku accounts hacked, with personal information sold
Cybercriminals are selling the personal information of hacked Roku accounts for as little as 50 cents each.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Best Buy recalling 287,000 air fryers
Best Buy is recalling 287,000 air fryers following complaints of fires, overheating, melting and glass shattering.
What the Tech: Are hidden cameras spying on you in hotels, rental properties?
Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras from its rental listings, but there are other places you should check when you're away from home.
Monument unveiled at Tuskegee University to remember Henrietta Lacks and her impact on polio fight
A monument has been unveiled at Tuskegee University in remembrance of Henrietta Lacks and how HeLa cells transformed the fight against polio.
Montgomery Whitewater kicks off the Spring season this weekend
This season will feature various events, including concerts, local, national and international competitions (including the US Olympic Team trials) and family-friendly festival-style events.
SLE Rodeo Week kicks off with Miracle Rodeo
The annual private event is for people who are having to deal with long term illness, disabilities and/or other challenges.
Greenville High School Key Club Giving back to Foster Families
Becoming a foster parent is an act of heart that's why foster families rely on those in their community for support.
Students take Real Deal Drug Tour at Dallas Co. Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of public school students toured the Dallas County Courthouse to get an up close look at how the justice system -- really works. The students are participants…
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Family Dollar, Dollar Tree closing 1,000 stores
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree are set to close 1,000 stores starting this year.
MGM launches new platform to search for deals, flights from home airport
The Montgomery Regional Airport has partnered with FlyMyAirportTM to allow passengers to book flights directly from their home airport.
Judge tosses some charges against former President Trump, others in 2020 Georgia election case
A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, has tossed out several counts brought against former President Donald Trump and five others in the case involving an alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Biden, Trump now have enough delegates to become their parties' presidential nominees
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have officially secured the requisite numbers of delegates to be considered their parties' presumptive nominees.
Nick Saban speaks on Capitol Hill on issues facing college sports
“All the things I believed in for all these years, 50 years of coaching, no longer exist in college athletics,” former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban told a panel on Capitol Hill that's looking into the future of college athletics.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for missing Montgomery woman
29-year-old Breanna Shelton was last seen on March 12 around 10:00 a.m. in the area of Ardmore Drive.
Montgomery man charged with murder
A Montgomery man has been charged with murder in a fatal shooting that happened last month.
Auburn breaks ground on new Coca-Cola facility
The Coca-Cola facility will bring about 75 new jobs to East Alabama.
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell, Senate path unclear
The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear.
