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.
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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."…
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.
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.
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'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.
