ACTION 8 UPDATE: Escaped inmate from Alexander City Detention Facility recaptured
Pope was serving an 18-month sentence for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, according to authorities.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96
The Carter Center said former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health.
Andalusia man killed in Covington County crash
An Andalusia man has been killed in wreck in Covington County.
Montgomery police seeking suspect after fatal shooting
Montgomery police are seeking a suspect after a fatal shooting late Friday night.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls nearly 250,000 vehicles
Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery; police charge suspect
Montgomery police say they have charged a suspect after a man was shot and killed Friday night.
What's Happening: November 17-19
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, there are plenty of fun activities to do throughout the River Region.
Flu cases soaring in Alabama, six other states
The U.S. flu season is underway, with Alabama and at least six other states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, joining former President Jimmy Carter, who has been receiving end-of-life care since February.
Biden signs a bill averting a government shutdown for now, with Israel and Ukraine aid still stalled
President Joe Biden signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budget into the new year, as wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel remains stalled.
Alabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 Marshall County robbery
An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a man during a 1993 robbery when he was a teenager was executed Thursday by lethal injection.
Selma Area Food Bank celebrates its 30th anniversary
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit celebrates three decades of helping to provide food to needy families in four of the state's most impoverished counties. The Selma Area Food Bank has been…
Man killed, woman injured in Lowndes County crash
A man and woman from Hope Hull were involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler that left him dead and her injured.
Burn order lifted for the southern half of Alabama
The new lesser restriction includes all counties south of and including Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Dallas, Autauga, Elmore, Macon and Lee.Â
Maxwell Air Force Base prepares for the arrival of the MH-139 helicopters
There are only six of the MH-139 helicopters in existence right now. Two will arrive in the Capitol City in March or April of 2024.
Two drive-by shooting suspects arrested in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspects are arrested in a drive-by shooting that injured a Dallas County woman -- and her five year child. Investigators arrested 27 year old Izell Nathan of Selma…
Grow Marengo program connects students to agricultural roots
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Marengo County -- are engaging in a hands-on learning activity -- to learn where the vegetables we eat come from. Grow Marengo -- teaches students the complete…
What the Tech: Are early Black Friday sales actually good deals?
Here's how to tell if those early Black Friday sales are actually good deals.
U.S. House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson reached across the aisle to Democrats when conservatives revolted against his plan.
Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville's blockade of military nominations
Senate Democrats pushed ahead with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, to get around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, City Council members sworn in for new term
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and all nine members of the Montgomery City Council have been sworn into office.
Selma Police investigate fatal shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the murder of a Selma woman -- who was shot to death Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Tremont Street. Lt. Ray Blacks says 32 year old…
New high tech Apple computer lab coming to Perry Co. Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new state of the art Apple Computer Lab is coming to students in the Perry County School School District. School officials say the new high-tech computer lab…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: CDC says nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by applesauce pouches
The CDC says nearly two dozen toddlers have gotten sick from possible lead poisoning after eating the applesauce, including in Alabama.
Historic Selma house on the road to the Henry Ford in Michigan
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A piece of voting rights history from the deep south -- is now on a 800 mile journey north to the Motor City. "This house will have new life."…
