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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Father pleads guilty to capital murder in baby son's death

The father charged with capital murder in the death of his baby son whose body was found in Lowndes County has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

What the Tech: Are you revealing too much about yourself by using Venmo?

When you send or receive money on Venmo, your payments might be visible to anyone, even people who are not connected to you. How can you change that?

How to get children back on a sleep schedule for the school year

Here's help if you're having trouble getting your children back on their sleep routine now that school has started.

Montgomery fire crews battle house fire

Montgomery firefighters have battled a house fire just off of South Court Street.

Water system improvements bring higher water bills to some Georgiana residents

Georgiana residents say their water bills are going up following a water rehabilitation project.

Ground broken on Wetumpka YMCA expansion project

The $1.3 million expansion project is expected to be complete by May 2026.

Millbrook man arrested for possession of sexual abuse images involving children

Detectives were able to identify the suspect as 56-year-old Will P. Crum as the alleged suspect.

Suspects wanted in Montgomery armed robbery

Officials say around 7:32 p.m. Tuesday, an unknown male and unknown female entered a business in the 4000 block of Mobile Highway armed with a firearm.

California man dies in Auburn crash

Police say around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to reports of a commercial vehicle off the roadway near mile marker 56 on the southbound side of I-85.

Man wanted for armed robbery and shooting in Montgomery

Police say it happened on Tuesday, July 22, officers responded to a violent robbery and shooting in the 100 block of E. Vandiver Boulevard.

Robbery suspect opens fire on Dallas Co. Deputy

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A robbery suspect is behind bars tonight -- after he opens fire on the Dallas Co. deputy -- who responded to the robbery call. Thirty-four year old William…

Pepsi Cola Bottling Company holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Company Expansion in Luverne

Governor Kay Ivey joined Luverne city leaders and the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company to celebrate the company's expansion in Luverne, Alabama marking more than 100 years of business in the city.

Montgomery woman arrested on drug trafficking charges

Agents recovered 236 grams of methamphetamine, 184 grams of marijuana and 62 grams of Flakka.

Suspect charged in Montgomery homicide

Officers were called around 9:33 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 to a local hospital on a person shot.

Wallace Community College-Selma to welcome new president

Wallace Community College-Selma will soon welcome a new president.

GE Appliances shifts more production to U.S., including Alabama, as part of a $3 billion investment

GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in Alabama and other southern states.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: IKEA to build first store in Alabama

IKEA has announced the news that its fans in Alabama have long awaited -- that it will build a store in the state.

What the Tech: Why you should reset your algorithms

No one knows you more than an algorithm. But if you're ready for a fresh start on some of your social media feeds, here's how to reset your algorithms.

Investigation continues into disappearance of Demopolis woman

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Nearly 10 years ago -- a 26 year old Demopolis woman mysteriously vanished without a trace. Now authorities are marking the anniversary of the case -- by ramping up…