What passed, failed in 2023 Alabama legislative session?
Here's a look at the high-profile bills that passed the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature and the ones that didn't.
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Selma historic district slowly recovers from tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic district in Selma is one of the biggest in the country. Dozens of buildings located in the district were damaged -- by the January 12th tornado. And…
Alabama Lawmakers Wrap Up 2023 Session
Tuesday marked the final day of the 2023 session of the Alabama Legislature.
What the Tech? Check out Apple's new Vision Pro headset
See what Apple's new Vision Pro headset will do.
Peruvian judge affirms extradition of chief suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance to U.S.
A Peruvian judge has affirmed this week's planned extradition to the U.S. of the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Mountain Brook student Natalee Holloway.
Three People Injured in Crash on U.S. Highway 231
Three people were injured in a two-car crash on U.S. Highway 231 in south Montgomery County on Monday night.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Boppy product linked to 10 baby deaths, says CPSC
A popular baby pillow that was recalled in 2021 has now been linked to at least 10 infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.Â
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed paperwork launching his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, casting himself as the only GOP candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.
Astrud Gilberto, singer of "The Girl from Ipanema," dies at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83.
Truck, Train Collide on Highway 229 Near Tallassee
WAKA 8 was on the scene shortly after a truck and a train collided on Highway 229 Tuesday morning.
PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
The PGA Tour has ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it.
Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
Just as a trial was to begin, Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel a decade ago,
Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle U.S. charges of illegally collecting children's data
Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle charges that it illegally collected and retained the data of children used its Xbox video game console.
Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
This year's tribute to the young soldiers who died in Normandy also reminds veterans, officials and visitors what Ukraine faces today.
Montgomery police searching for business burglary suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect in a business burglary.
Montgomery police make murder arrest
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting.
Woman charged with trying to order hit on Prattville woman who is wife of man she met on dating app
A Tennessee woman has been accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a Prattville woman who is the wife of a man she met on a dating app, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Selma Police Investigate Two Weekend Shootings
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a couple of shootings -- that left four people hurt over the weekend. Police say a woman is in critical condition after a Friday night…
EJI providing health services to people getting out of jail, prison
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative is now providing health services to people getting out of jail or prison.
"Cheers" bar sells for $675,000 at auction of items from classic TV shows
The bar from the television series “Cheers” sold for $675,000 at an auction of nearly 1,000 props, costumes and sets from classic TV shows.
Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump,
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Montgomery Tops National Survey on Affordable Homebuying
A new survey shows that Montgomery is the most affordable city in the nation for home buyers.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects case of woman on Alabama death row
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place the sentence of a woman on Alabama's death row who was convicted of helping her boyfriend kill his two young children.
No survivors found after plane that flew over Washington, DC and led to military fighter jet response crashes in Virginia
The plane flew directly over the nation's capital, though it was technically flying above some of the most heavily restricted airspace in the nation.
Mostly Sunny & Very Warm Days...Increasing Rain Chances By Thursday
Our typical summertime weather pattern continues across central Alabama, with mostly sunny days…slight rain chances…and afternoon temperatures holding in the low 90s. For your Sunday evening, expect partly cloudy skies with just…
