Nearly 300 jobs coming to Tuskegee in manufacturing plant investment
A company plans to invest $43 million to start a manufacturing operation in Tuskegee.
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Ex-Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-plus years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Nevada
Former Las Vegas Raider and Alabama Wide Receiver, Henry Ruggs III, was sentenced to 3-plus years in Prison.
Ribbon cut on new Booker T. Washington Magnet High School campus in Montgomery
The ribbon was cut Tuesday for the new Booker T. Washington Magnet High School for the Performing Arts in Montgomery.
Students return to class in Elmore County Schools
Tuesday was the first day of class for students in Elmore County.
Millbrook man arrested after chase, charged with juvenile rapes
Millbrook police say they've arrested a man after a car chase, charging him with juvenile rapes.
UPDATE: Bullock County home invasion suspect under arrest
The suspect in a home invasion in Bullock County has been arrested in Montgomery.
Students in Marengo Co. go back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tuesday was the first day of school for students in all three school districts in Marengo County. "The first day of school is something everyone remembers. Everyone is excited,"…
Plans underway for "Stuff the Truck" to benefit Montgomery Public Schools
You can join Tie and Doll, Inc., Winn-Dixie Stores and WAKA Action 8 News in helping students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Lawsuit challenges Alabama's "de facto ban" on freestanding birth centers
A group of midwives and doctors have filed a lawsuit challenging what they say is Alabama's de facto ban on freestanding birth centers by requiring the facilities be licensed as hospitals.
WATCH: Montgomery police say Riverfront brawl suspects to face misdemeanor assault charges
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to reveal more details about Saturday night's brawl on the city's riverfront.
Auburn University says fans can once again roll the famous oak trees at Toomer's Corner
For the first time in several years, Auburn University says the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll.
MONTGOMERY CITY ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidate Marcus McNeal
WAKA Action 8 News is bringing you one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor. Meet candidate Marcus McNeal.
Hayneville high school Class of '73 celebrates 50th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Hayneville High School class of 1973 -- held it's 50th year anniversary tonight in Montgomery. The Evening of Elegance featured a night of dinner and dancing at the Embassy…
Public school students in Dallas Co. head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer break officially came to an end today for public school students in Dallas County. Both the Selma City -- and Dallas County school districts -- kicked off their…
Ashland woman arrested for separate obstructing justice and murder charges in two Alabama counties
45-year-old Brandy Dwana Schill, of Ashland, was arrested Sunday on Wildlife Road in Dadeville.
Possible lightning to blame in drowning death of Monroeville man
The victim, now identified as 22-year-old David Bryon Carter, was recovered from the water.Â
Inmate convicted of murder escapes Staton Correctional Facility
30-year-old Jordan Andrew Thomas escaped around 11:00 a.m. Monday.
Montgomery Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck event this week
The pop-up event, which offers eligible travelers the opportunity to enroll in the expedited screening program, will take place starting today and running through Friday, August 11.
Montgomery man convicted on federal drug and ammunition charges
This is the second time Salter has been convicted of these same charges.
Help support Ellis Eskew & Shane Butler at the 2023 Sink-a-palooza
Money raised benefits the Prattville YMCA and the Coach-A-Child Scholarship Fund.
Man dead in Prattville homicide
Officers responded around 2:00 p.m. Sunday to the 600 block of Covered Bridge Parkway.
Multiple arrest warrants issued after fight at Montgomery Riverfront
Police were called around 7:00 p.m. Saturday to the 200 block of Coosa Street on a disturbance.Â
Alabama National Guard promotes general
Huntsville police captain and former NYPD officer Michael Izzo has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Alabama National Guard during a ceremony in Montgomery.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion with no winner Friday night
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appeared to promise revenge
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to step in after former President Donald Trump released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
