14-year-old arrested for making threat that closed Perry County schools
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after making a threat that closed down Perry County schools Monday.
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Man killed in Alexander City shooting
The victim, who has been identified as Marcus Deshawn Freeman, was taken to Russell Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
What The Tech: Does Digital ID work in airports?
Digital ID in Apple Wallet lets travelers create an electronic form of identification using a U.S. passport and present it at participating TSA checkpoints.
Lowndes County residents bring proposed data center concerns to commission
Residents packed into the county courthouse, with most opposing what is called the Project Red Clay data center.
Police investigate fatal Saturday night shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a fatal shooting in the city Saturday night. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says the shooting on the 1500 block of Martin…
Suspected drug traffickers arrested in Selma sting operation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma men are behind bars tonight accused of several drug-related charges including drug trafficking. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 47 year old Jamie Craig and 43 year old…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names of people involved in fatal wreck on I-85 in Montgomery released
Montgomery police have now released the names of the two people killed and one person injured in a crash on Interstate 85.
Former St. James star named starting quarterback at Arkansas
Football season is getting closer, and no matter your favorite team, you may want to also pull for the Arkansas Razorbacks this year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police make arrest in death of Alabama State University student
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder in the death of an Alabama State University student.
U.S. Air Force technology conference opens in Montgomery
The 43rd Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) training and education conference is underway in Montgomery.
"Stuff The Truck" helps collect needed food, school items for students
We are excited to announce that we collected 7,000 thousand pounds of food, 400 pounds of teacher supplies, and more than $1,400 in cash donations, with more still coming in.
Perry County Schools closed Monday after "anonymous threat"
Perry Co. School leaders say the closure affects students, faculty, and staff at both R.C. Hatch High School and Francis Marion School
What The Tech App of the Day: CoinSnap
CoinSnap is designed to help find the ones that might be. Using your phone's camera, you take pictures of both sides of a coin. Artificial intelligence then analyzes the images and attempts to identify the coin.
Man killed after crashing Jeep in Perry County
A man has died after crashing the Jeep Wrangler he was driving in Perry County.
Shelley Fabares, singer, TV and movie actor, dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82.
Man killed in Coosa County crash
A man has been killed in a single-car crash in Coosa County.
State surplus property auction underway
The state is holding an online surplus property auction through Sunday, August 30.
Alabama high school football team finally ends its 101-game losing streak
An Alabama high school football team has finally snapped its 101-game losing streak, the longest in the country.
Alabama State University releases identity of student who died at off-campus facility
Alabama State University has announced the death of a student.
8 On Your Side: Publix making changes at checkout
Publix is making a change to its checkout lines in an effort to improve the customer experience.
Man arrested on sex, burglary charges in Opelika
Opelika police have arrested a man following a report of a sexual assault.
Two killed in fiery wreck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
Two people have been killed and another injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Man sentenced for cashing stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area using false identification.
Teens help provide water, necessities to first responders through hydration drive
Their efforts are part of a hydration tour through six cities in Alabama, where more than 10,000 hydration items will be delivered to firefighters.
