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What The Tech App of the Day: WhatNot App
Part eBay and part Snapchat, the app blends live video with online auctions so sellers can show off items in real time while buyers bid instantly.
Auburn’s Faulk Brothers Give Away 100+ Turkeys in Highland Home
The Auburn football players hosted a turkey drive in their hometown of Highland Home, where cars lined up to receive holiday meal packages.
Montgomery Academy's STEAMfest Brings Hands-On Science and Art Activities—and a Hot Air Balloon—to Young Learners
Hundreds of children attended MA's free STEAMfest, which featured more than 50 hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
Four Montgomery men arrested on multiple charges in Millbrook
Millbrook police say four Montgomery men are in custody on drugs and weapons charges.
Marbury man killed in Autauga County crash
It happened around 10:00 p.m. Friday on Autauga County 131, approximately four miles southeast of Marbury.
Coffee County crash leaves one dead, another injured
It happened around 4:01 p.m. Friday on Alabama 51 near the six mile marker, approximately four miles north of New Brockton.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Ray Hawthorne from Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle
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 Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle.
Disney, YouTube TV reach agreement ending two week dispute
Officials announced Friday that a multi-year distribution agreement has been reached between the two media groups.
Juvenile killed in Montgomery shooting
This is the city’s 55th homicide of the year.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Health Services, Inc. goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Health Services, Inc. going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
First public library under construction in town of Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction of a new public library is underway in the Dallas County town of Orrville. The new building is going up right next door to the town hall…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two arrests made in violent robbery in Montgomery
Two arrests have been made in a violent robbery case in Montgomery.
Greenville mayor releases statement on hospital restructuring, layoffs
Greenville Mayor Jae'Ques Brown has released a statement on the restructuring of Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, which includes layoffs and the elimination of inpatient services.
What the Tech: How your smartphone can protect you from insurance open enrollment scams
Tools available on your smartphone can protect you from scams related to the open enrollment period for health insurance. Here's how they work.
Dozens gather at Alabama Governor's Mansion for annual pardoning of turkeys
The annual pardoning of turkeys before Thanksgiving has been an Alabama tradition for 77 years.
Selma mayor addresses recent gun violence
Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, III, is addressing recent gun violence in the city following back-to-back homicides last weekend.
Central Alabama Community Foundation holds year-end reception
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has held its year-end reception in downtown Montgomery.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: John Ingram from Jack Ingram Motors
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 Jack Ingram Motors.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Urgent Ortho by Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January
The company said that John Furner, head of U.S. operations, will take over the post.
"Not in our backyard": Town hall held in opposition of proposed carbon dioxide storage project in Covington County
The town hall, held at the Rodney J Evans Civic Center near Lake Jackson in Florala, drew a packed room of people who are opposed to a proposed underground carbon dioxide storage facility, known as the Pine Hills Storage Hub
What's Happening: November 14-16
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but you already have plenty of ways to celebrate the Christmas season in the River Region!
State Department of Education releases latest school report card
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the latest school report card on the performance of schools and systems across the state.
Greenville hospital to lay off 90 employees in restructuring
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama has announced that it will lay off 90 employees and end inpatient care as it restructures its operations.
