ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket
The acquisition is set to add approximately 400 stores.
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Body found in East Montgomery
Police and fire medics were called around 8:00 p.m. to the 2700 block of Taylor Road Tuesday.
Selma University listed on National Register of Historic Places
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- History lives in Selma, Alabama. There are historic churches -- historic homes -- a historic bridge -- and now a historic university. "This entire campus is part of a…
Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million expansion at Auburn plant, creating jobs
An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Auburn to support the production of electric vehicle parts.
Montgomery police investigating shooting on Eastern Blvd.
Montgomery police say a man has been shot on Eastern Boulevard.
Evergreen man killed in motorcycle crash in Butler County
An Evergreen man has been killed while trying to elude law enforcement on a motorcycle, investigators say.
East Montgomery high school catches fire
Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Melvin Brown talked to Action 8 News on the scene.
Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling, the fourth criminal case against him
Former President Donald Trump and 18 allies have been indicted in Georgia with scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
Demopolis non-profit helps build business in rural communities
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you have ever thought about starting your own business -- here's some good news. There's an non-profit organization in Demopolis -- that wants to help you do it.…
Alabama Red Cross To Help in Maui
The Alabama Red Cross helps during national disasters both here in Alabama as well as abroad.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Montgomery
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in Montgomery four days earlier.
Montgomery man killed in crash on Interstate 85
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional district map
Federal judges reviewing Alabama's new congressional map on Monday sharply questioned if state lawmakers ignored the court's directive to create a second-majority Black district, or something close to it.
Remains of missing woman identified in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says human remains have been identified as those of a missing woman.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota recalls 168,000 trucks
Toyota is recalling 168,000 trucks because they could catch fire.
Montgomery police investigating two weekend shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two weekend shootings that left two people injured.
Dadeville woman killed in Tallapoosa County crash
A Dadeville woman has been killed a wreck that happened over the weekend in Tallapoosa County.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve Prattville homicide
A $1,000 reward is now being offered in the hope that the suspect in a Prattville murder will be captured.
Prison escapee recaptured in Montgomery
Prison officials say an escapee from Elmore County has been recaptured in Montgomery.
UPDATE: Union Springs homicide suspect turns himself in to police
A homicide suspect in Union Springs has turned himself in after seeing CrimeStoppers reports on the search for him, authorities say.
Alabama prison inmate triggers lockdown after he posts video on social media
Video sent to WAKA's newsroom by a viewer shows inmate Derrol Shaw talking on social media and smoking something while wearing a correctional officer's bullet proof vest.
Hawaii fire the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century
“It will certainly be the worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced,” Gov. Josh Green said.
Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
Alabama residents to get $300 tax rebate checks likely before the holiday season
State lawmakers in May passed the tax rebate plan that gives $150 rebates to single people and $300 rebates to married couples. Some 1.9 million people in the state are expected to qualify for the one-time payments.
Greenville police searching for business robbery suspect
The Greenville Police Department needs your help finding the suspect in a business robbery.
