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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."…

U.S. Army soldier killed in helicopter crash was from Alabama

One of the five U.S. Army soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea was from Alabama.

Hyundai raising factory worker pay 25% by 2028

Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.

CAMPAIGN 2024: Tim Scott drops out of GOP presidential race

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott says he's dropping out of the 2024 race, which surprised his donors and stunned his campaign staff.

Mfr Battles Mid Morning House Fire In The Capitol City

Montgomery Fire Rescue battles Sunday house fire

When they arrived, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from a single story home.

Deadly crash near Troy kills one person and injures another

A single-vehicle crash early this morning in Pike County has claimed the life of a Brantley woman.

Girls On The Run 5k At Montgomery Whitewater

Hundreds cheer on local Girls on the Run teams during celebratory 5K

165 local third through eighth grade girls crossed the finish line, accomplishing a goal they set for themselves ten weeks ago.

Pike Road’s Mellow Mushroom set to open November 20

Action 8 News stopped by the new Mellow Mushroom location at 9559 Vaughn Road.

Salvation Army Kicks Off Their Annual Red Kettle Campaign

Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign kicks off in the River Region

For the past 125 years, the Salvation Army has been providing food, clothing and shelter to those in need in the Montgomery area, and this year the demand is even greater.

Motorcyclist killed in Montgomery crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with another vehicle in Montgomery.

Blinken: "Far too many" Palestinians have died as Israel wages war on Hamas

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that “far too many” Palestinians have died and suffered as Israel wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Action 8 News to broadcast Salvation Army of Montgomery's Red Kettle Kickoff

This year's goal is to raise $125,000.

Man killed in Montgomery crash

A man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery.

Mostly cloudy, rain-free Monday, but more rain later this week

Our weather pattern remains unsettled this week. Monday looks mostly cloudy but mainly rain-free. Rain returns Tuesday through Wednesday, with some showers lingering into Thursday.

First pictures of the new Alabama State House and green space released

Construction has already started on the five story State House in downtown Montgomery.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two people indicted in 2018 shooting death in Montgomery

Montgomery police have announced two indictments in the shooting death of a man on Monticello Drive in 2018.

Justice Dept.: Alabama can't prosecute people who help women leave the state for abortions

The U.S. Department of Justice says Alabama can't prosecute people and groups who help women leave the state to get an abortion.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama makes big donation to United Way

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and its employees have made a big donation to the United Ways of Alabama.

Dallas Co. Schools host 6th Annual College & Career Fair

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Dallas County School District College and Career Fair -- gave hundreds of seniors -- the opportunity to learn more about higher education -- and possible career opportunities.…