PHOTOS & VIDEO: Fire causes major damage in downtown Union Springs
A large fire has caused major damage in downtown Union Springs.
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Valentine's Day gifts can cost big money but love is priceless
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Love is in the air in Dallas County -- and people are digging deep into their pockets -- to show their Valentines -- how much they care. Selma…
Valentine's Day brings "Day of Love" weddings galore in Montgomery
Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love III took time on Valentine's Day to perform wedding ceremonies in what he calls the "Day of Love."
Wetumpka to welcome new business downtown
The owner of Grove Station has announced the bakery, market and restaurant will be moving from Tallassee to downtown Wetumpka.
Winners of Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest announced
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we want to congratulate a lucky couple who won Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest!
Montgomery man killed in head-on crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a head-on crash just outside of the city limits.
Alabama House wants to speed up Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates
A bill that would speed up Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates.
Pine Belt Communications expands fiber optic network
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service is on the way to small rural communities throughout the west Alabama area. Fiber-optic technology is bringing broadband internet services to people who live in under-served…
Republicans, Democrats in Alabama support ban on machine gun conversion devices
A bipartisan group of mayors, lawmakers and law enforcement officers in Alabama have endorsed a public safety package that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.
Nearly $100,000 worth of drugs seized in Butler County
The Butler County Sheriff's Office says it has made a major drug bust.
New health center opens in Montgomery for people 60+
People who are ages 60+ now have access to a brand new state-of-the-art healthcare center in Montgomery.
What's Happening: February 14-16
It's Valentine's Day weekend! There are events for couples, but also other things to enjoy across the River Region.
CBS, other Paramount channels could be dropped from YouTubeTV
We have an important programming note to bring you if you watch WAKA and CBS on the YouTubeTV streaming service.
Man charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes in Andalusia
Andalusia police say a man has been arrested and charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Trump health chief, sworn in
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become Health and Human Services secretary and has been sworn in.
City to tear down Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center
The City of Montgomery plans to tear down the old Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center, which had once been a shining jewel for travelers, politicians and business leaders.
Autaugaville School to close at the end of the school year
Action 8 News has confirmed that Autaugaville School will be closing at the end of the school year.
New Downtown Restaurant Brings a Taste of Chicago to Montgomery
Oliver's, which recently opened its doors, serves up Chicago favorites like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Action 8's second Lifesaver Radar goes on the air to track severe weather
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
Ivey vows to sign bill that puts definitions of male and female into state law
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that excludes transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.
Auburn chooses name for new high school
Auburn City Schools has chosen a name for its new high school, which is found in a centuries-old poem.
Joann to close 500 stores in bankruptcy process
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
Man pleads guilty to gun charge involving mass shooting at Tuskegee University
A man who investigators say was at the scene of the mass shooting at Tuskegee University last year has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge.
Alabama lawmakers seek more money for prison construction
Alabama lawmakers are seeking the ability to borrow an additional $500 million for prison construction after the price of the state’s new mega-prison rose to over $1 billion.
Alabama Kidney Foundation to celebrate 50th anniversary
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
