Maxwell AFB becomes FEMA staging area for Hurricane Idalia response
Maxwell Air Force Base is serving as a staging area for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to Hurricane Idalia.
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Pay It Forward: Darryl Stubbs of Selma
It's easy to see why Darryl Stubbs is a popular guy at the Selma-Dallas YMCA.
Montgomery police want to find "person of interest" in fatal shooting
Montgomery police need your help finding a "person of interest" in a man's shooting death.
State grocery tax to drop by 1% on Friday
You will get a bit of a break on your grocery bill in Alabama starting Friday, September 1.
LAMP again ranked No. 1 public high school in Alabama
The Loveless Academic Magnet Program in Montgomery -- LAMP for short -- has again been ranked as the top public high school in Alabama.
CBS to air television tribute to Bob Barker
CBS is giving the late game show host Bob Barker a prime-time tribute special that will air on WAKA Action 8 Thursday night.
Marion Military Institute to get $34 million in federal money
Marion Military Institute in Perry County will be getting $34 million in federal money to build a math and science building.
Thousands in Montgomery for U.S. Air Force Technology Conference
Thousands of people are in Montgomery this week for the U.S. Air Force Technology Conference.
Fiery wreck shuts down I-85 Southbound in Montgomery
A fiery wreck shuts down part of Interstate 85 southbound in Montgomery, with traffic being detoured.
Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election
A federal judge set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.
Racial slurs litter Montgomery community
Montgomery police are investigating a possible hate crime that happened over the weekend.
Two people dead, two others hurt in two incidents in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two people are dead -- and two others are hurt -- following two separate incidents now under investigation in Dallas County. An early morning car accident call in Dallas…
Bullock County deputies searching for two robbery suspects
The Bullock County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding two people suspected of robbing a business.
Woman shot on Bell Road in Montgomery
A woman is recovering after being shot on Bell Road.
Changes coming for Winn-Dixie pharmacy customers
Aldi's purchase of Winn-Dixie is expected to close next year, but Winn-Dixie pharmacy customers will likely see changes before then.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A man suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.
Widespread state of emergency issued in Florida ahead of Idalia's expected landfall
Florida residents are preparing for the expected arrival of Idalia, which could become a major hurricane when it hits the U.S. later this week.
Active radar this afternoon!
A Marginal severe weather risk is in place today as strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon. #alwx
Trump booking photo worth more than $7 million in campaign donations
For former President Donald Trump, a picture is worth more than $7 million.
Sudden storm brings down power lines in Prattville
A sudden summer storm in Prattville was strong enough to bring down power lines Saturday.
What the Tech? Warning issued on iPhone charging
It isn't often that Apple issues a safety warning about its products.
"Hog Days of Summer" brings barbecue, music to downtown Montgomery
The Hog Days of Summer brought barbecue and music lovers to the Union Station Train Shed on Saturday.
"Stuff the Truck" collects food, cash for students in need in Montgomery Public Schools
Tie & Doll, Inc., Winn-Dixie and Action 8 News want to thank all of you who donated to the "Stuff the Truck" food drive to help students in Montgomery Public Schools.
What the Tech? Robocalls getting replaced with Robotexts
One report says Americans received some 78 billion robotexts in the first half of 2023. How can you block them?
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles possible cause of deadly fires in Hawaii
Videos and images analyzed by The Associated Press confirm miles of uninsulated electric line were left naked on wooden power poles that were leaning near often-thick foliage.
