Buckling Up Could Majorly Decrease Traffic Fatalities
No one deserves to lose a friend or family member during a wreck or traffic mishap. What if I told you that some traffic fatalities could be avoided by simply wearing a seatbelt?…
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18-year-old charged in Dothan with putting her newborn in the trash
An 18-year-old in Dothan has been charged with capital murder after police said she disposed of her newborn infant by placing it an apartment complex's trash bin and trash compactor.
Selma church prepares to celebrate 150th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Selma -- is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in it's history. It's members have been serving -- and working in the community…
What's Happening: August 25-27
The end of summer is near, but if you can stand the August heat, there's plenty to do outdoors in the River Region this weekend!
Family of slain Montgomery police detective speaks about domestic violence
The family of a Montgomery police detective who was a victim of domestic violence talked to Action 8 News about their loss.
Former President Donald Trump booked at jail in Atlanta
Former President Donald Trump posed for a mug shot Thursday as he surrendered inside a jail in Atlanta on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
Legal fight continues over medical marijuana licenses in Alabama
The availability of medical marijuana remains on hold in Alabama as the legal fight continues over the process used to select companies for the lucrative licenses.
Jurors convict North Alabama woman in 2020 beating death of toddler
A jury in Florence on Thursday convicted a woman of felony murder for the 2020 beating death of her boyfriend’s 3-year-old son.
Scores of Trump supporters show support outside Georgia jail ahead of his expected surrender
Former President Trump is expected to turn himself in to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta Thursday evening.
SAVING SELMA: Crews ready Memorial Stadium for high school football season
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction crews have made significant progress making repairs at Memorial Stadium in Selma. The stadium was damaged by the tornado that hit the city in January. Now it's coming…
District Four Candidates Preparing for Runoff Election
A run off is in the works as West Montgomery's district four residents voted, Tuesday to see changes for their community's city council representation.
Giuliani turns himself in on Georgia 2020 election charges; bond set at $150,000
Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's lawyer and confidant, turned himself in at a jail in Atlanta on Wednesday on charges related to efforts to overturn then-President Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Two hurt in shooting at Alabama A&M
A shooting outside a residence hall at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville has left two people injured.
Huntsville City Council member banned from Walmart after shoplifting plea
A Huntsville city council member is permanently banned from Walmart.
Two people killed in pickup truck crash on Interstate 65 near Montgomery
Two women have been killed in a pickup truck crash on Interstate 65 just south of Montgomery.
Barrett Gilbreath thanks supporters following defeat in Montgomery mayor's race
Barrett Gilbreath thanked his supporters after finishing second in Montgomery mayor's race Tuesday night.
Andrew Szymanski wins District 7 Montgomery City Council race
One of the new faces on Montgomery City Council will be Andrew Szymanski, who defeated four others to win the open seat in District 7.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed wins second term with big victory
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed cruised to a big victory Tuesday night, winning a second term in office.
Montgomery City Council to get three new members, according to unofficial results
Montgomery City Council will have three new members, according to unofficial results after Tuesday's elections.
Pay It Forward: Loveless Belser of Montgomery
Loveless Belser coaches youth, goes to a nursing home to play bingo with residents and to pass out candy, and brings gift baskets to cancer patients.
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder of Montgomery police detective
A man has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Montgomery police detective Tanisha Pughsley.
Selma mayor and city council budget battle goes to circuit court
The battle over the city budget in Selma -- continues to rage on. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. filed suit against the city council over a version of the budget that passed earlier in the…
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Nissan recalls more than 236,000 cars
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 newer model cars in the U.S. because of potential steering control issues.
ELECTION RESULTS: Montgomery city elections
Here are the results from the Montgomery city elections, which were held Tuesday.
Selma city court dismisses charges against political activist
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma city court case charging political activist Faya Rose Toure with Theft of Property 4th Degree and Attempting to Elude Police -- has been dismissed. It's been over 5…
