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First of three Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores set to open in former Winn-Dixie locations

The first of three local Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores is preparing to open in Wetumpka, taking the place of Winn-Dixie, which is exiting Alabama.

Suspect sought in theft of Home Depot rental truck in Opelika

Opelika police need your help finding a man suspected of stealing a Home Depot rental truck.

Man injured in downtown Montgomery shooting

It happened around 10:25 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Madison Avenue.

What The Tech: An inside look at the top humanoid robots at CES

As CES wraps up, robotics companies will leave Las Vegas with massive amounts of data gathered from real human interactions on the show floor.

Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum to retire, won't seek re-election

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big news coming out of Dallas County tonight regarding Campaign 2026. Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Mike Granthum -- will not seek reelection this year. After…

Troy man arrested after police pursuit in Millbrook, Prattville

Millbrook police say a Troy man has been arrested after a pursuit that started over taillights that weren't working.

Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer visits Montgomery elementary school

Students at Highland Avenue Elementary School in Montgomery got a surprise visit from Montgomery native and Hollywood star Octavia Spencer.

Man convicted of 2015 fatal road-rage shooting in Montgomery

A Montgomery County man has been convicted of a 2015 fatal shooting tied to a road-rage incident.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: The way to make local calls in 334 area code is about to change

As Action 8 News has reported, the way you make local calls in the 334 area code is about to change. That change happens later this month.

State awards grants to help domestic violence victims in our area

The State of Alabama is awarding more than $1.5 million in federal grants to local agencies to help victims of domestic violence and to prosecute suspects.

Two people killed, five injured in Marengo County crash

Two people have been killed and five others injured in a two-vehicle crash in Marengo County.

Millbrook police issue scam alert

Millbrook police want you to be aware of an ongoing scam so that you can keep from becoming a victim.

Man shot on Madison Avenue in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in downtown that left a man injured.

What The Tech: Health tech takes center stage at CES

As health tech continues to move into the home, the focus is shifting away from treatment and toward prevention.

Nine year old girl shot in gunfight at Selma apartment complex

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is rallying behind the family of a child who was hurt in a shootout at an Selma apartment complex. The gunfight happened early Saturday morning…

Search continues for missing teenager whose golf cart was found in Covington County

The search continues six months after a teenager went missing. A golf cart he had been riding was found in Covington County, but there's still been no other signs of him.

Camellia named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey

A delegation from Alabama’s “Camellia City,” Greenville, has announced that a new variety of Alabama’s State Flower, the Camellia japonica L., has been officially named for Governor Kay Ivey.

Montgomery mayor outlines 2025 crime statistics, progress made in city

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has outlined crime statistics in the city in 2025 and the overall progress he says the city is making in many areas.

Montgomery police chief discusses improvements in department

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys has addressed several improvements as he marks one year leading the department.

Pizza Shop Owner Montgomery City Council 010626

Montgomery restaurant owner speaks at city council in gladiator helmet

The owner of a popular pizza restaurant in Montgomery has appeared before city council to answer questions about tax payments while wearing a gladiator helmet.