Severe storms possible Thursday and Friday
Strong to severe storms remain possible Thursday afternoon. A tornado watch continues for Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw, and Covington counties until 3PM.
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Selma man charged in death of girlfriend's two year old child
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused in the death of a two year old child. Forty-three year old Chester White -- is charged with Capital Murder…
Attorney General: Court ruling means VictoryLand cannot offer electronic bingo
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says a circuit court decision means that VictoryLand is banned from offering electronic bingo.
UPDATE: Three more suspects arrested in Andalusia murder
Andalusia police say three more suspects have been arrested in the murder of an Evergreen man who was killed in Andalusia in October.
Former President Trump pleads not guilty to 37-count indictment
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 37 counts that he mishandled classified documents.
Kilby Prison officer arrested on contraband charges
An officer at Kilby Prison in Montgomery has been arrested on contraband charges.
Man sentenced to 35 years in Montgomery drive-by shooting death
A man convicted of murdering a passenger during a drive-by shooting in Montgomery has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Andalusia man charged with robbing Dollar General
Andalusia police say they've arrested a man in the robbery of the Dollar General on River Falls Street.
Montgomery police investigating business burglary
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspects in the burglary of a business.
The Beatles release their 'final' record with the help of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon's voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” decades after the band broke up.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 354,000 Jeeps recalled
Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they're being driven.
Hyundai Boulevard blocked after crash involving train
Alabama State Troopers say the intersection of Hyundai Boulevard and U.S. Highway 331 was blocked in all directions after a crash involving a train.
Trump arrives in Florida for history-making court appearance in classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Florida ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back.
Pat Sajak announces 'Wheel of Fortune' retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host
Sajak announced his retirement from the venerable game show in a tweet.
Man critically injured in Midtown Montgomery shooting
Police and fire medics were called around 6:30 p.m. Monday to the 5600 block of Zelda Road Monday.Â
Auburn police make two more arrests in mail fraud investigation
Auburn police have announced that they have made two more arrests in an ongoing investigation into mail theft and stolen identities.
Montgomery City, County leaders hold public hearings on broadband
As part of the Montgomery Thrive program, the Montgomery County Commission and the City of Montgomery are conducting a broadband study.
UPDATE: More than $26,500 raised for injured Montgomery firefighters
A fundraiser to help five Montgomery firefighters who were injured in a house fire last month was a huge success.
Troy University police arrest Prattville man on burglary charges
A Prattville man faces 18 counts of burglary charges after he was arrested by Troy University police.
17-year-old dies after being shot in Demopolis; man under arrest
Demopolis police say a 17-year-old has died after being shot.
Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off Summer Fun 2023
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicks off its annual summer program. It features eight weeks of fun summer activities -- for school children of all ages. Summer Fun 2023…
Syphilis Numbers on the Rise in Montgomery
Post pandemic syphilis numbers have risen to near record breaking heights in Montgomery.
ALDOT Director John Cooper arrested in Marshall County
WAKA 8 has learned that the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation has been arrested in Marshall County.
Proposal to end U.S. Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
There appears to be no end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Biden’s pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Mississippi state senator arrested near Foley on DUI charge
A Mississippi state senator has been arrested near the Alabama Gulf Coast for driving under the influence on a highway, authorities announced.
