18-year-old arrested in Tuskegee following police chase on Interstate 85
An 18-year-old has been arrested in Tuskegee following a police chase that started in Opelika and went down Interstate 85.
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Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., to seek re-election
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has announced that he will seek another term in this year's municipal election.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell helps introduce bipartisan legislation to address doctor shortage
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) are introducing a bipartisan bill they hope will combat the doctor shortage.
HOW TO HELP: Troy Animal Rescue Project found 100 dogs living in home
The Troy Animal Rescue Project is looking for help after it says around 100 dogs were found inside a home.
Two contraband arrests made at state prison in Barbour County
Two people have been arrested on contraband charges at Easterling Correctional Facility in Barbour County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama executes man for the 1988 beating death of a woman he dated
Gregory Hunt was convicted of killing Karen Lane in Cordova, a woman he had been dating for about a month, according to court records.
Sly Stone, leader of funk band "Sly and the Family Stone," dies at 82
Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s and beyond with such hits as “Everyday People,” “Stand!” and “Family Affair,” has died at 82.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new secretary for Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Gov. Kay Ivey says she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second arrest made in robbery of Montgomery businessman Jim Massey
A second arrest has been made in the robbery of Jim Massey, the well-known owner of the Montgomery-based Jim Massey dry cleaning chain of stores.
Selma non-profit honors Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit organization provides gift cards to the men and women of the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- to show their appreciation for the work they do. WoodmenLife…
Lee County man arrested on sexual assault charge
He is being held in the Lee County Jail on no bond, pending an Aniah's Law Hearing.
Man arrested in Dadeville shooting
Details are limited, but Dadeville police say the shooting happened Friday morning on College Street.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Cullman County Sheriff to run for Public Service Commission
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2026.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Blount County DA to run for Alabama Attorney General
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
CAMPAIGN 2026: AG Chief Counsel to run for Alabama Attorney General
The Alabama Republican Primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Gov. Kay Ivey introduces new "First Dog" of Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has introduced Huntley, the new First Dog of Alabama.
What the Tech App of the Day: Google PhotoScan
See how the Google PhotoScan app can turn your old photos into digital files with no glare -- for free!
Man Fatally Shot Sunday in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed Sunday evening, marking another deadly weekend in the Capital City.
Suspected case of measles reported in Lee County
State health officials say they're investigating a suspected case of measles in a person in Lee County who was not yet eligible to get a vaccine.
Trump deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles to quell violent protests despite governor's objections
President Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom after more clashes between hundreds of protesters and federal immigration authorities.
Republicans urge President Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their public dispute.
Late Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean honored at Montgomery Whitewater
The life and work of the late Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean is being honored at Montgomery Whitewater, which he was instrumental in developing before his death.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Alabama's appeal in bid to execute man found to be intellectually disabled
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider making it harder for convicted murderers to show their lives should be spared because they are intellectually disabled.
More than 400 young women take part in the 83rd annual Alabama Girls State
More than 400 young women have taken part in a cherished state tradition, the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State.
