What the Tech: How cold weather affects your smartphone
Winter weather can affect the performance of your smartphone if you aren't careful.
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Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office cracking down on people driving ATVs on roads
The Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office says it will crack down on people illegally driving ATVs on roads after several recent incidents.
Another Chick-fil-A coming to Montgomery
Another Chick-fil-A restaurant will be built in Montgomery.
What's Happening: January 19-21
Despite the cold weather, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this weekend in the River Region.
Grants awarded to help preserve historic Selma church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma -- receives two grants to help preserve the church and its rich history. The roof of the church -- including the iconic dome --…
Georgiana woman killed in Lowndes County crash
A Georgiana woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Lowndes County.
DYW Contestants and Host Moms Enjoy Lunch at Cattlemen's Association
The contestants get to share the experience of being away from their friends and family as they get ready for the upcoming finals and only have each other and their host families to lean on for support.
Opelika police looking for suspect accused of enticing a child
The incident happened on November 1 around 3:10 p.m. in the area of Video Street and Wittel Avenue.
Some showers Thursday night, another cold blast arrives Friday
Some showers appear possible Thursday evening through Thursday night. With temperatures well above freezing (32°), it falls as all rain, not freezing rain, sleet, or otherwise.
Montgomery planetarium to reopen next week
City of Montgomery officials tell Action 8 News that the grand reopening event will take place on January 27.
Fire officials urge residents to use safety precautions when using space heaters
Officials say to also only use a space heater if its at least 3 feet away from combustible materials, such as furniture, bedding and curtains.
Two arrested in Montgomery County homicide
The fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, January 13 on Riverside Road in Montgomery County. Riverside Road is near Wares Ferry Road.
EJI founder Bryan Stevenson talks about what lies ahead
The Equal Justice Initiative's new anti-poverty programs will continue, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery is set to open this spring.
Bloomberg pledges $26 million gift to Demopolis healthcare school
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar gift -- may have brought the new healthcare high school proposed by Governor Kay Ivey -- a step closer to becoming reality. "The Alabama School of Healthcare…
2024 Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program to take place this weekend
The Class of 2024 Program will take place Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at Frazer Church in Montgomery.
What the Tech: See the most memorable breakthroughs at CES 2024
One of this year's breakthroughs came from Hyundai, with a car that has wheels that all turn 90 degrees.
What the Tech: See a transparent TV!
When this new TV is turned off, it's totally see through -- you won't even know it's there.
Bank overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House
Sunshine, cold Wednesday; Clouds increase, showers, Thursday
Wednesday looks mostly sunny. Afternoon temperatures ultimately warm into the low 40s. Wednesday night looks very cold with lows in the low 20s. Thursday looks milder with increasing clouds.
Pay It Forward: Shatara Clark of Montgomery
Shatara Clark of Montgomery started a non-profit for women called TyTalks.
Distinguished Young Women join Kiwanis Club for Lunch
This week the contestants are preparing themselves for the preliminaries and finals that will be taking place this weekend.
Selma Police arrest suspect in city's 1st murder of 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A woman is dead -- and a man is behind bars -- after an argument turns deadly in Selma. It's the first murder in the city of Selma in…
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits Montgomery non-profit
Su also spoke at the AFL-CIO-s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference later that day.
Man dies of injuries in Montgomery house fire
A house fire in Montgomery has turned deadly after a man died of injuries,.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Union Springs police arrest man wanted on attempted murder charge
Union Springs police have arrested a man they had been seeking for an attempted murder charge and other charges.
