Federal government on brink of first budget shutdown in almost seven years
Democrats and Republicans are angrily blaming each other for a looming federal government budget shutdown, refusing to budge from their positions.
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Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Montgomery Police Department holds promotion ceremony for dozens of officers
The Montgomery Police Department is celebrating the promotion of dozens of officers.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank cuts ribbon on new refrigerated truck
The Montgomery-based Heart of Alabama Food Bank, the largest in the state, has cut the ribbon on a new refrigerated truck to allow it to serve more people.
Selma City Council passes budget of more than $21 million
The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
Alabama Public Charter School Commission gets grant of nearly $30 million
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with President Trump
Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with the Trump administration.
Trump calls for using U.S. cities as "training ground" for armed forces to fight "invasion from within"
President Trump is proposing using U.S. cities as training grounds for the armed forces, with U.S. military possibly being deployed against what he describes as the "invasion from within."
What the Tech: See the easy way to keep up with all of your passwords
Apple and Google are making it easier for you to keep up with all of your digital passwords.
College Culture Show and Battle of the Bands coming to Millbrook
The College Culture Show and Battle of the Bands will be coming to 17 Springs in Millbrook on Saturday, complete with a 360-degree photo booth.
A few showers are expected Tuesday afternoon
Less-humid air will start to push in on Wednesday
Late-Night Parking Lot Gatherings Continue to Cause Problems in Montgomery
Residents in neighborhoods off of Atlanta Highway were jolted awake Saturday night by the sound of hundreds of gunshots.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Sports commentator Paul Finebaum considering run for U.S. Senate
Alabama's U.S. Senate race may get another candidate, one who is familiar to those who follow sports on TV or radio.
Drive-by shooting in Selma leaves one dead and three hurt
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drive-by shooting at a Selma apartment complex leaves one person dead and three others injured. The shooting happened at around eight o'clock last night at the Chanticleer Apartments…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation following woman's shooting death
Montgomery police have now identified the woman who was shot and killed near downtown, as a homicide investigation is launched.
Trump, Netanyahu say they've agreed on plan to end Gaza war and await Hamas to accept terms
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
Alabama National Fair opens Friday at Garrett Coliseum
The finishing touches are being put on the 71st Annual Alabama National Fair, known as "The 11 Best Days of Fall."
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: BMW tells some owners to park outside due to fire risk
BMW is telling the owners of nearly 200,000 of its vehicles to park away from buildings because their vehicles might catch fire.
Teenager riding bicycle struck, killed by car in Elmore County
A teenager riding a bicycle has been struck and killed by a car in Elmore County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Jimmy Dean, State Fair products recalled
Jimmy Dean sausage-on-a-stick and State Fair corn dog products have been recalled due to possible wood pieces in their batter.
What The Tech App of the Day: Notion
Notion is part note-taker, part project manager, part calendar, and part well, anything else you can think of.
Crowds Celebrate Fourth Annual Oktoberfest in Downtown Wetumpka
Organizers said the annual event has quickly become a favorite tradition in Wetumpka.
Crowds Gather for Central Alabama BBQ Festival at Chilton County Airport
The festival featured dozens of restaurants serving up barbecue for attendees to sample.
One Dead, Five Injured in Montgomery Shootings Over Weekend
The weekend violence began Friday.
