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State child abuse organizations receive federal grants

Federal grants totaling $2.26 million have been awarded to nonprofit centers that provide professional care to children who have suffered various forms of abuse, including some in our area.

Pay It Forward: Ashley Robinson of Montgomery

Ashley Robinson of Montgomery runs the Change non-profit organization, which provides free services for Montgomery's youth and families, such as mentoring, tutoring and other programs.

President Trump says he won't use force in effort to take Greenland

President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t employ force to take Greenland for U.S. security reasons, using his speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to say that NATO shouldn’t stand in the way.

More cloudy, a bit warmer, rain through Friday; Cold weekend rain

Some showers appear possible in west Alabama by Wednesday evening. However, temperatures look a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, with highs in the low 60s.

What The Tech: How to reset your social media feeds

Social media platforms aren’t actually showing you what you like. They’re guessing. Every pause, scroll, tap, and accidental linger trains an algorithm. And sometimes, it learns the wrong thing.

Alabama Democratic Caucus releases agenda for legislative session

Democrats will need help passing their agenda because they are the minority party in the legislature.

Montgomery restaurant owner loses business license due to unpaid sales taxes

Cedric Sanders was not present at Tuesday's council meeting.

Distinguished Young Women contestants showcase talents at Kiwanis Club luncheon

Kiwanis Club members took the opportunity to chat with the contestants about the upcoming preliminaries and what colleges the young women will be attending after graduation.

Old National Guard Armory in Marion under renovation

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A renovation project underway in Perry County -- looks to transform the old National Guard Armory in Marion -- into a multi-purpose community center. Congresswoman Terri Sewell secured…

Fires at two Opelika child care facilities under investigation

Opelika police and fire investigators are examining fires that happened at two child care facilities to see if they may be connected.

What the Tech: Displace TV helps put an end to your cord problems

If you’ve ever mounted a TV, you know the hardest part isn’t hanging the screen. It’s hiding the wires and getting power where you need it.

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Miami Hurricanes 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night. The Hoosiers were led by Heisman-trophy winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza to win the university's first college football National Championship

Distinguished Young Women contestants help cancer patients in project to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Young women from all across Alabama are in Montgomery this week getting ready to compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama. They took time to give back to the community on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., honored with YMCA Day of Service

Dozens of people in Montgomery wanted to do more on the federal holiday in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., than just have a day off from work.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered with events in downtown Montgomery

The life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was remembered with events in downtown Montgomery on the federal holiday in his memory.

Camden man charged with capital murder in shooting death

From the Action 8 West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the shooting death of an 18 year old woman. Authorities say 25 year old Markerious Markel…

Selma shooting leaves one man dead and another one behind bars

From the Action 8 News West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Friday night in Selma. Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8…