Montgomery Fire/Rescue Chaplain Ben Alpert dies
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has announced the death of its chaplain, Ben Alpert.
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Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for "Cowboy Carter"
Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her the show’s elusive top award.
Clanton house fire leaves two people dead, one injured
A house fire in Clanton has killed two people and left a third person injured.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather as a record-sized crowd watched in Pennsylvania.
Construction on Pike Road roundabouts takes next step
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabouts project.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two arrests made in shooting outside Selma Walmart
Two arrests have been made in the fatal shooting outside of the Selma Walmart.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of juvenile killed in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police have released the name of the juvenile killed in a shooting that left a man injured.
Selma man shot & killed in Walmart parking lot in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is shot and killed in the parking lot of the Selma Walmart store Friday night. Forty year old Marcus Martin was shot as he sat in…
District attorney releases statement on shooting outside Selma Walmart
Dallas County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr., has released a statement regarding the shooting outside the Selma Walmart.
Medical plane carrying a child patient and five others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire
A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.
Four people killed in single-car crash in Dallas County
A single-vehicle crash in Dallas County has killed four people who were between 17 and 19 years old.
Man dies of injuries after Marengo County crash
A man has died after a pickup truck crash in Marengo County.
Jackson Hospital asks Montgomery City Council to guarantee loan to stay open
Montgomery's City Hall was filled with nurses, doctors, and other employees from Jackson Hospital who are worried about their jobs and their patients.
Grief, Grudges and Guilt Stage Play Performing across the Country
A South Alabama native is living out her dreams of touring the country to raise social awareness.
What the Tech: Should you protect yourself with an IRS Identity Protection PIN?
The IRS says tax fraud and scams cost Americans $5.5 billion a year. Should you set up an identity protection PIN through IRS to protect yourself?
What the Tech: How to get Siri to answer your phone
If you can't answer the phone with your hands, Apple's voice assistant Siri can do it for you. Here's how to set it up.
Montgomery tax preparer sentenced for including false information on federal returns
A Montgomery tax preparer has been sentenced for making false tax returns and helping in the filing of false tax returns.
State surplus property auction to be held February 1-9
The State of Alabama will be holding an online state surplus property auction from Saturday, February 1, through Sunday, February 9.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect accused of hitting woman with stolen car in Montgomery captured
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the man they had been seeking who's accused of hitting a woman with a stolen car has been captured.
Man dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Montgomery
A man has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, according to Montgomery police.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China scheduled to start Saturday
Trump has threatened the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
Perry Co. residents speak out about an ongoing water crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- About a dozen families in west Perry County -- have been dealing with major water issues in their homes for about a month. And now they're speaking out about…
Butler County Celebrates Sheriff Danny Bond's Retirement
Butler County held a special luncheon today to honor the retirement of Sheriff Danny Bond after 40 years of service in law enforcement.
Montgomery business owners say they're frustrated trying to renew their city licenses
Business owners in Montgomery say they've had major problems trying to renew their licenses this month.
What's Happening: January 31-February 2
You can celebrate the start of Mardi Gras season and take part in all kinds of other events in the River Region!
