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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Former Selma interim fire chief sentenced in fatal hit-and-run wreck

Former Selma interim Fire Chief Franklin Edwards has been sentenced for leaving the scene of a fatal wreck in Jefferson County.

Montgomery County man sentenced to life in prison

A Montgomery County man convicted of killing a man and violently assaulting two others will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Crump Center in Montgomery reopens after renovations

Montgomery Crump Community Center is reopening follow a huge renovation project.

Rivers of Alabama Day celebrated in Montgomery

Rivers of Alabama Day is being celebrated in Montgomery.

Alabama Legislature approves regulations to help small pharmacies

Alabama lawmakers have voted to put new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to curb the closure of small pharmacies across the state.

Most families applying for Alabama's new school vouchers have children in non-public schools

The Governor's Office says families have submitted applications that represent more than 36,000 students who are seeking school vouchers.

Two brothers charged with killing 17-year-old in Montgomery

Two brothers have been charged with capital murder in the killing of a 17-year-old in Montgomery.

Montgomery County Board Of Education Selects Dr. Zickeyous Byrd As New Mps Superintendent

Montgomery County Board of Education selects new superintendent amid controversy

Byrd, who served as superintendent of Selma City Schools, was selected with four yes votes votes over one other finalist.

Hundreds of child abuse cases reported in Dallas Co. in 2024

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- April is child abuse prevention month -- and advocates are trying to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse and prevention. The Dallas County community gathered in support…

U.S. Supreme Court blocks order to force Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an order that would have forced the Trump administration to let thousands of federal employees to be rehired after they were let go in efforts to shrink the federal government.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law

The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport suspected Venezuelan gang members, but said they must get a court hearing first.

Construction company owner enters Pike Road mayor's race

Construction company owner Mark Spurlin is challenging longtime Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone in this year's city elections.

What the Tech: Windows 10 support is ending, so what should you do if your computer won't run Windows 11?

Using Windows 10 after October 14 means no more updates -- and no security fixes. That could make your computer vulnerable.

Calico Fort Gearing up for its 53rd Year in Fort Deposit

The Calico Fort is an Arts and Crafts Show hosted in Fort Deposit for more than 50 years.

EF-1 tornado touches down near Dallas Co. church

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Members of a Dallas County church are counting their blessings tonight -- after a close call at church during Sunday's storms. A confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down around East…

Prattville man arrested for sexual assault

Police say around 8:00 a.m. Sunday, officers were flagged down about a sexual assault that had just occurred at a park.

Twins arrested in Prattville shooting incident

According to court records, the shooting incident happened around 3:40 p.m. on December 23, 2024.

Victim in North Montgomery shooting in March dies

Action 8 News reached out to a spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department regarding the delay in notification.

What the Tech: Why you should update your Apple products as soon as possible

Apple has rolled out a critical update for its devices, and this is not one to ignore. It’s packed with 62 security fixes that address serious threats.