Man dies after single-car crash in Lee County
A man has died after a single-car crash in Lee County.
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Tallassee man killed in Elmore County wreck
A Tallassee man has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Johnston Taylor moved to Kilby Prison to serve child pornography sentence
Johnston Taylor, the man who was sentenced in the death of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, has been moved to Kilby Prison near Montgomery to serve his sentence for child pornography possession.
Butler County Sheriff Retiring after 40 Years in Law Enforcement
Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond is planning to retire at the end of January effectively starting a new chapter in his life.
Cold rain Friday afternoon, mainly dry but still cold this weekend
teady soaking rain continues Friday afternoon. High temperatures range from the upper 30s to low 40s. Rain departs Friday night, but clouds linger. Temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s overnight.
Judge scraps Biden's Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students
The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide.
What's Happening: January 10-12
If you're looking to start the new year by getting out to do something fun, we have events for you that are happening in the River Region!
Demopolis man killed in Marengo County crash
A Demopolis man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marengo County.
Person killed in Interstate 85 crash in Opelika
Opelika police say a person has been killed in a one-car crash on Interstate 85.
Trump sentenced in hush money case but doesn't receive any punishment
The case was the only one of four criminal indictments that has gone to trial and possibly the only one that ever will.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Local road conditions
ALEA State troopers give an update on road conditions in our area.
ALEA Warns Drivers of Travel Dangers in Frigid Weather
Roadways may ice over in the course of freezing rains and below freezing temperatures causing drivers who aren't used to icy roads to crash.
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with devastation
Firefighters began to slow the spread of deadly and devastating fires in the Los Angeles area Thursday after the ferocious winds that drove the fast-moving flames diminished, but the largest blazes still burned out of control.
Selma police arrest a suspect in the city's 1st murder of 2025
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- charged in the city's first homicide of the new year. Lt. Ray Blanks says 31 year old Jadarius Moore of Selma…
Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires
Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton and R&B star Jhené Aiko.
Carter lauded for humility and service in Washington before his body is returned to Georgia
Jimmy Carter was remembered for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Carter's funeral brings together five current and former presidents to honor one of their own
Members of the exclusive president's club were on their best behavior at the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: JCPenney merges with Forever 21 owner
A few years after filing for bankruptcy, JCPenney has a new plan for the future.
State of Emergency issued for some Alabama counties due to winter weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for much of Alabama due to the winter weather threat, including some counties in our area.
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity remembers life of former President Jimmy Carter
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity is remembering the life and service of former President Jimmy Carter.
Selma police now using SkyCop camera system to help monitor city
The Selma Police Department now has more eyes watching over the Queen City after recently installing over a dozen new SkyCop cameras.
Prattville High School names basketball court after Prattville Baptist Hospital
The basketball court now sports a new logo to commemorate the significant partnership between the school and the hospital.Â
Pike Road Schools possibly impacted by PowerSchool data breach
A cybersecurity incident at the end of last year possibly impacted some student information at Pike Road Schools.
Man killed in Montgomery deadly shooting
Montgomery police are investigating the city's second homicide of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third person charged in deadly midtown Montgomery shooting
This is Montgomery's first homicide of 2025.
