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8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Candles

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Target is recalling almost five million candles over laceration and burn hazards.

Debt Limit Talks in Standstill Between Republicans, White House

Debt limit talks came to an abrupt standstill Friday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it's time to “pause” negotiations, and a White House official acknowledged there are “real differences” that are making talks difficult.

CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott Enters Republican Race for President

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has cast his candidacy and rise from generational poverty as the realization of a dream only possible in America.

Montgomery Whitewater Hiring Raft Guides

Montgomery Whitewater is seeking raft guides before its grand opening in July.

Woman Dead after Murder-Suicide in Montgomery

A woman and her suspected killer are dead after what police are calling a murder-suicide.

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More Than 30 Million U.S. Drivers Don't Know If They're at Risk from a Rare but Dangerous Airbag Blast

Are you driving a vehicle with airbag inflators that could explode and spew shrapnel?

Alabama Senate Approves Anti-ESG Investment Legislation

Alabama legislators on Thursday advanced a bill that would prohibit the state from contracting with companies that refuse to work with fossil fuel businesses and gunmakers.

What's Happening: May 19-21

This weekend in the River Region, you can see art, take a run or check out trucks and motorcycles!

Videos Show Purported Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers as U.S. Moves Toward Extinction Decision

New video and photographs purporting to show ivory-billed woodpeckers flying in a forest have been published as government officials prepare to decide if the birds are extinct.

Montgomery Fire and Rescue Welcome New Firefighters

--Montgomery firefighters undergo rigorous training not just as cadets but routinely. That training, quick thinking and bravery saves the lives of both citizens and fellow firefighters.

Attorney General Honors Fallen Wilcox Co. Constable

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall honors the service and sacrifice of a fallen Wilcox County law enforcement officer -- in commemoration of National Police Week. "It's important that we…

Bill Would Give Victims of Childhood Sex Abuse More Time to File Civil Lawsuits

Alabama legislation would give victims of childhood sex abuse more time to sue their abusers.

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford Recalls 422,000 SUVs

Ford is recalling nearly a half-million Explorers as well as Lincoln Aviators and Corsairs.

UPDATE: Montgomery Police Cancel Missing Child Alert

The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Joshua Barton.

Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning I-85 Accident

A person is dead after an accident with an 18-wheeler on I-85 Thursday.

Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok

Montana's ban on TikTok is expected to face a legal challenge.

Bill Would Require Manufacturers of Phones, Tablets to Enable Pornography Filters

Alabama lawmakers have advanced anti-pornography legislation that would require phones and tablets to automatically block sexually explicit content or pornography until the purchaser changes the device settings.