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CAMPAIGN 2026: Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth says he won't run for governor

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, seen as a potentially strong candidate for governor, says he will not run and will instead return to private life.

Meadowview Christian School sold to Ellwood Christian Academy

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Meadowview Christian School campus in Selma won't be vacant for long after the school shuts down at the end of the month. The private Christian school is…

Jobs Plus grant program aims to break down barriers in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new $2.3 million dollar grant program in Selma is providing employment and education assistance to people in public housing. The Jobs Plus program aims to help break down…

Pike Road Schools names new athletic director

Officials say Coach Mike Atkins will take on the new role.

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” has died.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Both suspects in the Tallassee triple shooting arrested

Police say the incident is still being actively investigated and additional charges are pending.

Suspect charged in Royal Carriage Drive homicide

Montgomery police say 19-year-old Lepedro Grant has been charged with two counts of capital murder.

Hyundai in High Gear Part 2: Meet workers who've been at the plant since the beginning

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of Hyundai's assembly plant in Montgomery. Meet workers who have been there from the beginning.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigns; Gov. Ivey appoints replacement

Mitchell didn't give an exact reason for his resignation, but says he feels "called to play a larger role" in the state.

ADOC searching for escaped inmate

ADOC says around 10:30AM Tuesday, 38-year-old Stephen Murphy left from an assigned job location in Hope Hull.

Scattered rain and thunderstorms expected Tuesday night

Severe storms will be possible in some locations

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled by the Trump administration.

What the Tech App of the Day: Firefox Focus

Firefox Focus is a mobile browser that is designed with your personal privacy in mind. Here's what makes it different.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery City Council approves renovations to Montgomery Zoo

Council members voted Tuesday to approve a $4.2 million plan to update the zoo's entrance.

Home Depot says it won't raise prices due to tariffs

The Home Depot says it won't raise prices even if it faces higher costs due to tariffs.

Man charged with attempted murder in Prattville

Prattville police have arrested a man on an attempted murder charge.

Prattville police looking for theft suspect

Prattville police need your help finding a theft suspect that may have taken items out of a food truck.

Hyundai in High Gear Part 1: Celebrating 20 years of auto plant in Montgomery

Hyundai is celebrating 20 years of making vehicles at its assembly plant in Montgomery, which has brought thousands of jobs to our area.

Seniors walk the halls as Autaugaville School prepares to close

Members of the senior class at Autaugaville School walked the halls one final time before graduation. The final walk takes on a new meaning this year.