Elmore County, Selma, Troy storm shelter information
More storm shelters are preparing to open for the severe weather threat.
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Deatsville man arrested after incident involving state trooper on Interstate 85
A Deatsville man has been arrested after an incident involving a state trooper on Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.
Dallas Co. Schools Superintendent talks about state takeover
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson provides more information about the state takeover of the school system. The State Department of Education is now in control of the Dallas…
U.S. Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before federal government shutdown deadline
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed a government funding bill, it will go to President Trump for his signature.
SLE Rodeo begins with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, and it has arrived with a parade through downtown.
City of Montgomery opening storm shelters
The Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency says two shelters will be open in the city in advance of this weekend's severe weather threat.
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline
The funding bill passed 54-46.
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ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Know your Alabama county map
When you see weather warnings on Action 8, it's helpful to know where you are located. Our map of Alabama counties can help.
Execution date set for Alabama inmate convicted of Chilton County killing
The State of Alabama has set an execution date for a man who dropped his appeals and asked to be put to death for the 2010 rape and murder of a woman in Chilton County.
Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for severe weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend's severe weather.
Photos of suspects released in Jim Massey's robbery and assault
The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. Monday at Jim Massey's Cleaners on South Street.
Woman shot in North Montgomery
Officers were called around 8:41 p.m. Thursday to the 600 block of North Pass Road.
Two shot, one killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another seriously hurt.
Update: Schumer will advance Republican funding bill, will not risk government shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats who want to put limits on the Trump administration.
U.S. Postal Service agrees to work with DOGE on reform, plans to cut 10,000 workers
The Postmaster General plans to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service budget, working with Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency.
FIRST ON 8: Montgomery business owner Jim Massey assaulted and robbed at gunpoint in downtown office
Jim Massey, owner of one of Montgomery’s oldest and most trusted businesses, said he is thankful to be alive after the terrifying ordeal.
Man shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man has been shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Five Years Later
It was Friday, March 13, 2020, that Alabama recorded its first COVID-19 case, which was in Montgomery County.
State Board of Education takes over Dallas Co. School District
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama State Board of Education votes for the immediate takeover of the Dallas County School District. The intervention comes after an audit found the school district failed to…
What's Happening: March 14-16
Hopefully, the storms will hold off for all of the events we have happening this weekend in the River Region!
What the Tech: Should iPhone users switch from Siri to Google's Gemini?
See why Google's Gemini is challenging iPhone's Siri as a personal AI assistant. Should you make the switch?
What the Tech: Facebook to start deleting Facebook Live videos
Starting March 15, 2025, Facebook will automatically delete live videos older than 30 days from pages and profiles. What should you do to protect your videos?
Autauga County Schools opening storm shelters for upcoming severe weather threat
Autauga County Schools is opening two schools to use as storm shelters for the upcoming severe weather threat.
U.S. Senate Democrats refuse to go along with Republican spending plan, as government shutdown deadline nears
U.S. Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led government funding bill that already passed the House but failed to limits on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending.
Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary workers let go in government cost-cutting move
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go as Trump tries a dramatic downsizing of the federal government.
