Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins to retire in 2028
Dr. Hawkins first announced his retirement in September 2024, but rescinded his retirement after the Board of Trustees asked him to delay it.Â
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Valley man arrested in multiple burglaries in Tallapoosa County
Miles is currently in the Tallapoosa County Jail.Â
What The Tech: How to back up your entire Facebook profile information
If you forget the password or get a new computer where you’re not already logged in, Facebook will let you create a new password but it gets complicated if you don’t have access to the email or phone number you had when you first signed up.
Uniontown non-profit continues fight against hunger
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown non-profit continues to distribute food in the community -- in the wake of the recent SNAP crisis. The CHOICE Resource Center in Uniontown hands out tons…
What's Happening: November 21-23
This weekend's events will surely get you into the holiday spirit.Â
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: ASE Credit Union goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with ASE Credit Union going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
PETA ruffles feathers with Thanksgiving protest
Their display presented a PETA supporter dressed in only nude colored shorts lying next to 2 giant turkey carcasses on a life size cutting board.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Richard Holman from the Shoppes at Eastchase
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is the Shoppes at Eastchase
Storm shelter now open in Macon County community
The storm shelter is located at 3974 County Road 69 in Tuskegee.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Jemison woman found in Hoover
51-year-old Lashawn Nelms was last seen on November 4.Â
Man sentenced to life in prison in 2023 murder at a Montgomery restaurant
A man found guilty of a 2023 murder at a Montgomery restaurant will spend the rest of his life behind bars.Â
What The Tech: Keep your kids safe in Roblox chat rooms
Roblox, one of the world's most popular games for children, is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.
Ice skating returns to Montgomery Whitewater
It might be a little warm outside, but you can get into the holiday spirit at Montgomery Whitewater.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files
The president’s signing sets a 30-day countdown for the Justice Department to produce the files.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Marilyn Hawkins from ASE Credit Union
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is ASE Credit Union.
Person of Interest in Perry Co. homicide wanted for questioning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The ALEA State Bureau of Investigation needs help from the public -- in a homicide investigation underway in Perry County. Investigators identified 32 year old Anastassja "Anya" Cooper…
Montgomery nonprofit holds annual golf tourney
That's My Child hosted its Harvest Heroes Golf Classic at Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill.Â
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
New coffee shop opens in Pike Road
Pike Road Coffee offers fresh in-house roasted coffee, a variety of teas, and handmade pastries.
Man arrested in September homicide
It happened around 3:43 a.m. in the 3100 block of Virginia Loop Road.
Montgomery police charge juvenile in June homicide
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, June 20 in the 5000 block of Greensboro Court.Â
Autauga County man sentenced to 965 years in prison for child sexual abuse crimes
Autauga County District Attorney CJ Robinson said all sentences are to run consecutively meaning he must complete one sentence before he begins serving time on the next.Â
Unusually warm and mostly dry through Thursday
Scattered showers are expected for Friday and Friday night
Judge orders new Alabama Senate map after ruling found racial gerrymandering
A federal judge has ordered Alabama to use a new state Senate map in the 2026 and 2030 elections.
Montgomery City Council sets limit on car washes
The city council also addressed the proposed controversial appointment of a Montgomery businessman.
