Popular summer art camp underway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of kids are scratching their creative itch this week at a popular summer camp in Selma. Art camp is a summer-time Selma tradition -- that opens the…
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Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Local non-profit delivers free books to encourage kids to read this summer
Each child signed up receives 10 books with 800 kids expected to be a part of the program this summer.Â
Town of Georgiana celebrates 47th Hank Williams Music Festival
The famous music festival is in honor of the legendary country singer and Georgiana native Hank Williams who left a lasting mark on country music.
One man dead, another man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another seriously hurt.
What The Tech: Father's Day Tech Gadgets for Dad
From a bird feeder that uses AI to identify backyard visitors to a robot that cuts the grass automatically, these are some of the most interesting tech gifts available this Father's Day.
State of Alabama asks U.S. Supreme Court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions
The State of Alabama is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set aside a judge's findings that using nitrogen gas for executions violates the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Bankruptcy Judge Weighs Role in Jackson Hospital Reimbursement Dispute
With closure looming, Jackson Hospital returns to bankruptcy court.
Neglected city-owned property raises concerns in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant school building in Selma continues to raise concerns from people who live in the neighborhood where it's located. Byrd School is a historic property owned by…
Paintball tournament to benefit area youth and their families
The Battle for the City Paintball Tournament will take place on June 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Battlegrounds Paintball Park on Clayton Street.Â
The Alabama Department of Public Health to host men's physical and mental health awareness event
The Alabama Department of Public Health is hosting a free men's mental and physical health event.
Camden shooting leaves one man dead and one man in jail
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden man is dead -- and another is behind bars charged with reckless murder -- after a shooting in Camden. Authorities say 25 year old NyQuan Higginbottom is charged with Reckless Murder in the…
Capital murder suspect makes appearance in Dallas Co. court
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A capital murder suspect recently captured in Georgia -- makes an appearance before a Dallas Co. judge. Twenty-seven year old Deonte Olds entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Tuesday afternoon. Olds is charged…
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars
Honda has had no warranty claims and no reports of an injury or death related to the problem.
Judge denies Ibraheem Yazeed's request for a new trial
Circuit Judge Tom Young denied the request on Thursday after Yazeed's attorney asked the court that their client either be acquitted or given a new trial.Â
Businesses across South Alabama were temporarily closed following reports of the sale of controlled substances.
A total of seven businesses so far across South Alabama have been found to be in possession of and selling seemingly legal controlled substances.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers previews top runoff races
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers previews the top races in the June 16 runoffs, which are now less than one week away.
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
U.S. District Judge Emily Marks issued the ruling hours after an appeals court reversed her initial finding that the method was constitutional.
First Responders honored with breakfast in Prattville
The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce has honored local first responders with an annual breakfast.
Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals, including 20 in Alabama, that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
Trump: Iran shot down U.S. Apache helicopter; crew rescued
President Trump says the U.S. will "respond to this attack" after saying that an Iranian drone shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter that was patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz.
Montgomery nonprofit to hold 2-on-2 basketball tournament to promote men's health
The Gift of Life "Fathers in Action" has teamed up with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery to host its 2nd Annual Hoops and Health: Men's Series.
CAMPAIGN 2026: One week away from the primary runoffs
With several key races still to be decided, voters will be heading to the polls on June 16 to determine who will represent their party in the general election on November 3.
Sardis man killed in Dallas County crash
The crash happened around 7 a.m. Sunday on Alabama 22 near the 17 mile marker, approximately one mile west of Selma.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 injured in I-65 crash
The three-vehicle crash happened around 12:37 a.m. Tuesday on I-65 Southbound near Southlawn Drive.
