Five indicted in Tallapoosa County operation
Acting United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross said the individuals were indicted as part of the Project Safe Neighborhood cases in the county.
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City employee killed in Selma's latest homicide
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that officers responded to the 3400 block of Water Avenue Tuesday after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break.
60 years after JFK's death, today's Kennedys choose other paths to public service
It was November 22, 1963, that President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
JFK assassination remembered 60 years later by surviving witnesses
Just minutes after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade rolled through downtown Dallas, Associated Press reporter Peggy Simpson rushed to the scene.
Alabama inmate asks judge to block first nitrogen gas execution
Gov. Kay Ivey this month set a Jan. 25 execution date for Smith using nitrogen hypoxia.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Co-captain of Harriott II riverboat pleads not guilty to assault
A Black Harriott II riverboat co-captain who was attacked in a brawl in downtown Montgomery pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor assault charge filed by one of the white boaters in the melee.
Three Montgomery women facing charges in a string of thefts in Opelika
Three Montgomery women are charged with thefts from stores at Tiger Town in Opelika.
No Burn restrictions lifted in 33 Alabama counties
AFC says the change is due to the recent rains helping to bring relief for many of Alabama's wildland firefighters.
Selma Police search for armed and dangerous murder suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect -- wanted in the city's 19th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators have identified a…
Operation Iron Ruck kicks off in Montgomery
Operation Iron Ruck is a three day, 151 mile journey that hopes to raise awareness and money for veteran suicide prevention.
Alexander City woman charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injury in Auburn
Auburn police say they've charged an Alexander City woman with leaving the scene of an accident with injury.
Pike Road's Mellow Mushroom is now open
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning before it officially opened to the public.
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.
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…
