Wetumpka man killed in Montgomery County crash
A Wetumpka man has been killed in a wreck in Montgomery County.
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19-year-old killed, two juveniles hurt in Selma shooting
Selma police are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and two juveniles hurt.
15-year-old dies after being shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a 15-year-old boy has died after being shot.
Much of Florida under state of emergency as possible tropical storm forms in Gulf of Mexico
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday for most of the state's Gulf coast as forecasters say a weather system off the coast of Mexico could soon become a tropical storm and start moving toward the area.
PHOTOS: Vacant hotel catches fire in Montgomery
Montgomery Fire/Rescue crews spent the early morning hours Saturday battling a 3-alarm fire at a vacant hotel.
Former Dallas County deputy gets 12 years for assaulting woman stopped for broken tag light
A former Dallas County deputy has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty in Selma, federal prosecutors said.
Bob Barker, "Price Is Right" and "Truth or Consequences" host and animal advocate, dies at 99
Legendary game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at 99.
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Montgomery police investigating homicide
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed.
Alabama preparing to use nitrogen hypoxia for convicted killer's execution
Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen.
Selma Water Works restricts outdoor water use
Selma Water Works has implemented a water usage restriction for its customers.
Auburn Rural Studio builds emergency shelter in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Uniontown area now have a new emergency shelter for people left homeless -- due to house fires -- or natural disasters. Student volunteers with Auburn Rural…
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?…
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.
