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i-Team Investigation: 2014 unsolved murder of Demetrius McGhee

On May 15, 2014, 20-year-old Demetrius McGhee was found shot in the 300 block of Columbia Avenue.

SAVING SELMA: SBA approves loan to owner of old candy factory in Selma

The old candy factory in Selma -- has been a highly visible reminder of the devastation the January 12th tornado caused in the city.

Montgomery Area Food Bank changes name

The food bank will now go by the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.

HMMA to invest nearly $300 million to enhance SUV production

HMMA first began assembling the Santa Fe in 2006, and this will be the first full model change since 2018.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed releases proposed budget for fiscal year 2024

The total proposed budget for FY 2024 is $311,308,522, which is $21.6 million more than last the FY 2023 one.

Not as hot, lower humidity Wednesday; Hotter Thursday, Friday

The rest of Wednesday looks very nice for a mid-August day. High temperatures range from the upper 80s to low 90s. Thanks to lower humidity, it actually feels that way Wednesday afternoon.

ALDI to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket

The acquisition is set to add approximately 400 stores.

Body found in East Montgomery

Police and fire medics were called around 8:00 p.m. to the 2700 block of Taylor Road Tuesday.

Selma University listed on National Register of Historic Places

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- History lives in Selma, Alabama. There are historic churches -- historic homes -- a historic bridge -- and now a historic university. "This entire campus is part of a…

Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million expansion at Auburn plant, creating jobs

An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Auburn to support the production of electric vehicle parts.

Montgomery police investigating shooting on Eastern Blvd.

Montgomery police say a man has been shot on Eastern Boulevard.

Evergreen man killed in motorcycle crash in Butler County

An Evergreen man has been killed while trying to elude law enforcement on a motorcycle, investigators say.

East Montgomery high school catches fire

Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Melvin Brown talked to Action 8 News on the scene.

Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling, the fourth criminal case against him

Former President Donald Trump and 18 allies have been indicted in Georgia with scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.

Demopolis non-profit helps build business in rural communities

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you have ever thought about starting your own business -- here's some good news. There's an non-profit organization in Demopolis -- that wants to help you do it.…

Alabama Red Cross To Help in Maui

The Alabama Red Cross helps during national disasters both here in Alabama as well as abroad.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Montgomery

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in Montgomery four days earlier.

Montgomery man killed in crash on Interstate 85

A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.

Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional district map

Federal judges reviewing Alabama's new congressional map on Monday sharply questioned if state lawmakers ignored the court's directive to create a second-majority Black district, or something close to it.