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Montgomery woman wanted on felony warrants for bank fraud

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rhashema Shantae Shackleford AKA "Rhashema S. Deramus".

Selma police investigating second homicide over the weekend

Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the 200 block of Race Street at a local entertainment business.

Arson suspect wanted in connection to Union Springs fire

The fire destroyed the Union Springs Pharmacy and the La Azteca restaurant.

Cleanup underway after severe storms cause damage in the River Region

Macon East Academy in Cecil was one of those areas hit hard.

Suspect arrested in shooting death of 14-year-old boy in Selma

Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened around 1:55 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of Weaver Street.

Overnight storms leave tens of thousands without power in our area

Alabama Power says tens of thousands of its customers in our area, and more than 100,000 statewide, woke up without power Sunday morning.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: YouTubeTV, Paramount reach deal to keep CBS, other channels on streaming service

YouTubeTV and Paramount, the owner of CBS and other TV channels, have reached a new contract deal.

Mardi Gras Parade Rolls Though Downtown Millbrook

Mardi Gras parade rolls through Millbrook

The town's annual Mardi Gras parade kicked off at noon but the festivities started earlier on Saturday.

Opelika man killed in Lee County crash

An Opelika man has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Lee County.

Woman seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting

A woman has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Fire causes major damage in downtown Union Springs

A large fire has caused major damage in downtown Union Springs.

Valentine's Day gifts can cost big money but love is priceless

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Love is in the air in Dallas County -- and people are digging deep into their pockets -- to show their Valentines -- how much they care. Selma…

Valentine's Day brings "Day of Love" weddings galore in Montgomery

Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love III took time on Valentine's Day to perform wedding ceremonies in what he calls the "Day of Love."

Wetumpka to welcome new business downtown

The owner of Grove Station has announced the bakery, market and restaurant will be moving from Tallassee to downtown Wetumpka.

Winners of Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest announced

In celebration of Valentine's Day, we want to congratulate a lucky couple who won Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest!

Montgomery man killed in head-on crash

A Montgomery man has been killed in a head-on crash just outside of the city limits.

Alabama House wants to speed up Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates

A bill that would speed up Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates.

Pine Belt Communications expands fiber optic network

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service is on the way to small rural communities throughout the west Alabama area. Fiber-optic technology is bringing broadband internet services to people who live in under-served…

Republicans, Democrats in Alabama support ban on machine gun conversion devices

A bipartisan group of mayors, lawmakers and law enforcement officers in Alabama have endorsed a public safety package that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.