Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees, cuts food and beverage items
Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally and cut 30% of its food and beverage offerings to streamline operations.
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CAMPAIGN 2026: State Auditor Andrew Sorrell to run for secretary of state
Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has announced that he will run for secretary of state, which will be an open seat in the election.
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, has died.
Madison native becomes 3-time winner of War Eagle Run Fest half marathon
More than 4,000 runners were on the campus of Auburn University Sunday for the annual run.
Two people killed in crash on Taylor Road in Montgomery
Two people have been killed in a two-car crash on Taylor Road in Montgomery.
Temple Beth Or Hosts 20th Annual Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market
At 9 o'clock Sunday morning. people were already lined up to purchase the homemade traditional Jewish dishes.
Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week or face consequences
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been given 48 hours to explain what they accomplished over the last week, as billionaire Elon Musk expands his drive to slash the size of federal government.
Trump isn't the first to make deep cuts in Washington. Clinton cut 400,000 federal jobs
When Bill Clinton came to Washington as president, his Democratic administration also offered buyouts to federal workers and made spending cuts.
5-year-old boy from Lee County wins the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Big Buck Photo Contest
Jacks Benton, a 5-year-old from the Salem community in Lee County, has won this year's Alabama Black Belt Adventures Big Buck Photo Contest.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: More details released about assault on Montgomery police officer during traffic stop
Action 8 News has confirmed that a Montgomery police officer has been injured while on duty during a traffic stop.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles
Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a steering issue.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika police say missing woman found safe
Opelika police say a missing woman has been found safe.
River Region students enjoy STEAM Fun Day at Trenholm State Community College
Organizers say it is a fantastic way to show children how exciting science can be.
Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis while being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican said.
Track resurfacing project underway at Memorial Stadium
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A renovation project underway at Memorial Stadium in Selma -- could provide a new stream of revenue for the city -- once completed. The project is a major step…
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Residents, local leaders express thanks for Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Residents, local government leaders and emergency management agency officials are already expressing their thanks for Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County.
Tuskegee University gets help from Kroger in stocking campus food pantry
Tuskegee University is getting help from Kroger for its Pack the Pantry program.
People learning more about Wetumpka impact crater
The 28th annual Impact Crater Tour is giving people a chance to learn more about the meteor that changed the landscape forever.
What the Tech: Are you giving your apps too many permissions?
Here's why you should ask yourself whether your smartphone is sharing too much.
What the Tech: Experts say you should delete these two Chinese apps immediately
Here's a warning from security experts about the Chinese apps rednote and DeepSeek.
Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama
People left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay, the U.S. Supreme Court says.
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More details on Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Action 8 is the most fully-equipped TV station in our area for severe weather coverage with the introduction of our second Lifesaver Radar system, which is in Wilcox County.
Alabama Kidney Foundation holds Montgomery kickoff for annual walk
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
Shooting in Montgomery injures a juvenile male
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run.
