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What The Tech App of the Day: Discogs
Discogs is not just for looking up values. You can use it to catalog your entire collection and see what it is worth overall. You can also sell your records directly to collectors. And there are buyers for just about everything.
Uniontown woman killed in Dallas County crash
A Uniontown woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Dallas County.
Ground broken in Opelika for Fox Run School expansion
Officials with Opelika City Schools have broken ground for a major expansion at Fox Run School.
Search for Genesis Reid's remains to start in Enterprise
The grim search for the remains of two-year-old Genesis Reid is scheduled to begin this week in Enterprise.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 179,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 179,000 pickup trucks and SUVs.
Troy Mayor Jason Reeves chosen for League of Municipalities position
Troy Mayor Jason Reeves has been chosen as vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities Board of Directors.Â
CAMPAIGN 2026: See sample ballots from your county for May 19 primaries
Here is a complete list of sample ballots for the May 19 primaries, as you make plans to head to the polls.
City of Prattville hosts 38th annual City Fest
Thousands of people were out in downtown Prattville to enjoy some live music, food, and shop with local vendors.
2026 Montgomery Kidney Walk sets fundraising record
Hundreds of Alabamians came out to DABOS Park to raise money for their fellow neighbors in need on Saturday.
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines has announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years. Other airlines are stepping in to help travelers get to their destinations.
Chisholm Elementary School opens new adaptive playground
Montgomery Public Schools has unveiled a new adaptive playground at Chisholm Elementary School.
Montgomery's Hyundai plant donates $50,000 to Alabama Wildlife Federation for new interactive tortoise habitat
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Montgomery has donated $50,000 to the Alabama Wildlife Federation in support of its new interactive tortoise habitat.
Game, Set, Match: Child Protect serves up tennis fundraiser tournament
Child Protect hosts their 2nd annual Charity Court Classic Tournament to raise money for abuse and trauma victims.
Study: Even small amounts of ultraprocessed foods can hurt your brain
A new study says even a small amount of ultraprocessed foods can hurt your brain health.
Man sentenced to 20 years for two rape cases in Montgomery County
A man who Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver calls a serial rapist has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Change in leadership at Montgomery Whitewater
Action 8 News has confirmed that Jason Wilson is no longer the park's executive director after being on the job for nearly a year.
Annual Art Splash fundraiser raises money for Montgomery Christian School
Art Splash is underway and is raising money for scholarships for Montgomery Christian School.
Fallen Officer Memorial Service held at Alabama Capitol
The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police has held its Fallen Officer Memorial Service at the Alabama Capitol.Â
Montgomery Bicycle Club to encourage cyclists to hit the road in May
All month long, there are several events in the Capital City to get you motivated to get on your bike.Â
Montgomery Home Show now underway at Garrett Coliseum
The Montgomery Home Show runs Friday through Sunday and it's free to attend.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Alabama sales tax holiday on groceries underway through June
The State of Alabama is giving grocery shoppers a break on their grocery bill from now through the end of June.
Cloudy, cool, rain likely Friday/Friday night; Sunshine this weekend
Rain totals become much higher through Friday night, with around 1-2" forecast along and south of highway 80 through Saturday morning. Around half an inch to one inch falls north of highway 80.
Gov. Kay Ivey calls special session on Congressional redistricting
Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session to address how Alabama will respond to a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding how Congressional district maps are drawn.
Grants awarded to local non-profits which help sexual assault victims
Two local non-profits which help victims of sexual assault are receiving grants to help them with their mission.



