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.
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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.
Brundidge couple charged with stealing money from post office
A postal employee and her husband are charged with stealing money from the Brundidge Post Office.
Severe Storms Likely Sunday Night Through Monday Morning
An area of low pressure in the mid-level of the atmosphere and a surface cold front approaching our region from Tennessee tonight, will likely trigger some severe thunderstorms across central and south Alabama. The timing of these storms will mainly…
Juvenile shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male injured.
U.S. confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019
China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, according to a Biden administration official.
Annual motorcycle ride held in Lowndes County in memory of Sheriff "Big John" Williams
The 4th annual Motorcycle Memorial Scholarship Fund Ride in memory of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams was held in Hayneville Saturday.
First-ever MGM Runway 5K held at Montgomery Regional Airport
Runners got the chance to hit the pavement and see aircraft at the first-ever MGM Runway 5K.
Montgomery County observes National Fishing Day with free fishing
Montgomery County officials observed National Fishing day with free fishing at Elton Dean Park.
UPDATE: Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, died by suicide
Authorities say Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign, died of suicide.
Rain & Thunderstorm Chances Increasing
After a very summer like Saturday across the River Region with sunshine and high temperatures around 90 degrees, rain chances will be increasing for Sunday. Low and mid-level winds from the south and southwest will bring in moist…
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Lee County deputy-involved shooting leaves man dead
A man is dead after the Lee County sheriff says he shot at deputies, who returned fire and struck him.
Alabama prisoner who escaped with jailer's help gets life sentence
An Alabama prisoner received a life sentence for escaping with the help of a jail official who ultimately took her own life as police closed in following a manhunt across three states.
