A former Dallas County deputy has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty in Selma, federal prosecutors said.
Legendary game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at 99.
Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed.
Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen.
Selma Water Works has implemented a water usage restriction for its customers.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in the Uniontown area now have a new emergency shelter for people left homeless -- due to house fires -- or natural disasters. Student volunteers with Auburn Rural…
No one deserves to lose a friend or family member during a wreck or traffic mishap. What if I told you that some traffic fatalities could be avoided by simply wearing a seatbelt?…
An 18-year-old in Dothan has been charged with capital murder after police said she disposed of her newborn infant by placing it an apartment complex's trash bin and trash compactor.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Selma -- is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in it's history. It's members have been serving -- and working in the community…
The end of summer is near, but if you can stand the August heat, there's plenty to do outdoors in the River Region this weekend!
The family of a Montgomery police detective who was a victim of domestic violence talked to Action 8 News about their loss.
Former President Donald Trump posed for a mug shot Thursday as he surrendered inside a jail in Atlanta on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
The availability of medical marijuana remains on hold in Alabama as the legal fight continues over the process used to select companies for the lucrative licenses.
A jury in Florence on Thursday convicted a woman of felony murder for the 2020 beating death of her boyfriend’s 3-year-old son.
Former President Trump is expected to turn himself in to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta Thursday evening.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction crews have made significant progress making repairs at Memorial Stadium in Selma. The stadium was damaged by the tornado that hit the city in January. Now it's coming…
A run off is in the works as West Montgomery's district four residents voted, Tuesday to see changes for their community's city council representation.
Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's lawyer and confidant, turned himself in at a jail in Atlanta on Wednesday on charges related to efforts to overturn then-President Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
A shooting outside a residence hall at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville has left two people injured.
A Huntsville city council member is permanently banned from Walmart.
Two women have been killed in a pickup truck crash on Interstate 65 just south of Montgomery.
Barrett Gilbreath thanked his supporters after finishing second in Montgomery mayor's race Tuesday night.
One of the new faces on Montgomery City Council will be Andrew Szymanski, who defeated four others to win the open seat in District 7.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed cruised to a big victory Tuesday night, winning a second term in office.
