Shake Shack to open third location in Alabama
Tanger Outlet in Foley announced Tuesday that Shake Shack will soon make its way to the shopping destination.
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CAMPAIGN 2026: Ammie Akin wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7
The Associated Press has projected that Ammie Akin will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7.
CAMPAIGN 2026: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6
The Associated Press has projected that U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Jerry Carl wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 1
The Associated Press has projected that Jerry Carl will win the Republican nomination for the U.S. House District 1 seat.
Demopolis police arrest Choctaw Co. duo on drug charges
Also from the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a Choctaw County duo on multiple drug charges. Fifty-two year old James Calvin Manley -- and 46 year old Crystal Griffith -- both of…
CAMPAIGN 2026: Rhett Marques wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2
The Associated Press has declared that Rhett Marques will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2.
School year begins for students in Autauga County
Students in Autauga County Schools are among the latest to start the new school year.
Church gives back to local non-profit in more ways than one
A church is giving back to a local non-profit in more ways than one.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Results from special primaries for U.S. House
Here are the latest special primary results from Action 8 News:
Montgomery off-duty officer charged and relieved of duty
The investigation started on August 10 after receiving notification of the charges from the magistrate's office.
Mid-90° heat, limited rain chances through Friday and this weekend
Tuesday afternoon remains very hot with high temperatures in the mid 90s and higher heat indices. Only isolated showers or storms appear possible through Tuesday evening.
Man dead after Monday night shooting in Montgomery; Arrest made
Police tell Action 8 the shooting happened around 9:08 p.m. Monday, August 10th. Officers responded to the 800 block of West Canyon Court for a report of a person shot.
Autauga County students start the new school year
School leaders welcomed more than 1,800 students at Prattville High School.
Students return for first day of class in Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has something new as students were welcomed back to start the new school year.
Brick Convention takes over downtown Montgomery for the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - From towering castle replicas to battle fields that look straight out of a movie scene, the Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center was packed with thousands of LEGO bricks…
Selma and Dallas Co. students head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer vacation is officially over for school children in Dallas County. Students in the Selma City -- and Dallas County school districts went back to school today. The…
Ben Jones, "Dukes of Hazzard" actor and former Congressman, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the mechanic on “The Dukes of Hazzard” hit CBS TV series and later won two terms as a Georgia Congressman, has died at 84.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Special primaries Tuesday in some Alabama U.S. House districts
Voters in four of Alabama's congressional districts will be deciding nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives in special primaries.
Life of Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal remembered
You have the chance to help remember the life of longtime Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal, just by purchasing a meal at a special event at her Gail's Down the Street Cafe.
Troy police seeking identity theft suspect
Troy police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an identity theft case.
Bobby Singleton elected as Alabama Democratic Party chairman
State Sen. Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) has been elected as the new chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile charged with capital murder in Montgomery fatal shooting
Montgomery police have charged a juvenile male with capital murder in a fatal shooting that happened last month.
What The Tech App of the Day: Seller
Meta has launched Seller, a Facebook app, a new standalone app aimed at people who use Marketplace to sell everything.
Popular Montgomery restaurant owner dies at 74
Gail Royal, the longtime owner of Gail's Down the Street Cafe on Zelda Road in Montgomery, has died at 74.
Two arrested in months-long drug investigation in Evergreen
Evergreen police say they have arrested two people in a months-long narcotics investigation called "Operation Cold Summer."
