Russell County couple gets life in prison in abuse of foster child
A couple from Russell County was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of abusing their foster child, who suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed, a prosecutor says.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 13 tons of TGI Friday's chicken bites recalled
More than 13 tons of TGI Friday's-branded boneless chicken bites sold nationwide are being recalled.
Former Alabama correctional officer sentenced for inmate assault
A former Alabama correctional officer has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for using excessive force on an inmate and lying on a report in an attempt to cover it up, federal prosecutors said.
Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court has declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
Officials break ground on construction of Orrville Public Library
The town of Orrville is set to build its very first public library. Town officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site Tuesday morning. The project -- has been years in the making.…
Salvation Army of Montgomery distributes toys to over 1,000 children in the River Region
The donations were provided through Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive and other programs, like the Angel Tree.
Montgomery police searching for missing man
73-year-old Charles Allen Armstrong was last seen on December 17 around 6:00 p.m. in the area of Whiting Avenue.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Bagged spinach recalled, including at Publix
Bagged spinach sold in Alabama, including at Publix, has been recalled.
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for now
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order barring removal of a memorial to Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: FDA finds "extremely high" lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal.
Dallas Co. residents raise safety concerns over sewage overflow
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Raw sewage is bubbling up near several houses in a Dallas County neighborhood and residents there want something done about it. Doris Walker lives directly in front of piece…
Man killed in Dallas County crash
A man has been killed in a single-car crash in Dallas County.
Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, saying that people shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.
Clearing sky Sunday night and turning colder early this week
The sky clears for the rest of our area Sunday night. Temperatures turn colder, falling to near 40°.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than 300,000 air fryers recalled due to burn risk
The recall notice says there is a faulty component in two models of the air fryer's basket apparatus.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed in the overnight hours Sunday in Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2024: CBS News poll: Haley gains on Trump in New Hampshire, Trump dominates in Iowa
A new CBS News poll shows Nikki Haley overtaking Ron DeSantis for second place to Donald Trump in New Hampshire, while Trump still has a commanding lead in Iowa.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Quaker Oats recalls granola products
Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella.
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial's days at Arlington National Cemetery are numbered.
Central Alabama synagogues receive bomb threats
The Jewish Federation of Central Alabama says six of its seven entities received bomb threats on Saturday morning.
Mayim Bialik says she's out as a host of hit TV show "Jeopardy!"
Mayim Bialik won’t be giving answers as a host of “Jeopardy!” anymore.
Two new cases of chronic wasting disease found in Alabama deer
Two more cases of a fatal disease have been found in deer in northwest Alabama.
Washington jury awards $148 million in damages to Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani
The Georgia election workers, who are mother and daughter, said they were the victims of a false conspiracy theory over the 2020 presidential election results.
Autopsy: Matthew Perry died from the effects of ketamine
Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor.
Eclectic teenager killed in pickup truck wreck
A 17-year-old from Eclectic has been killed in a pickup truck crash.
