What's Happening: February 27-March 1
There are plenty of events happening in the River Region this weekend to bring out your inner nerd if you like learning new things!
West Alabama Newsroom
Dallas County EMA giving away weather radios
The Dallas County Emergency Management Agency is giving away weather radios to senior citizens and the disabled as we approach the heart of severe weather season in Alabama.
Marengo County man charged with murder
A Marengo County man has been charged with murder in the death of man who had been reported missing.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Selma police launch murder investigation after shooting victim dies
A murder investigation is now underway in Selma after a shooting victim died of his injuries.
Man charged with kidnapping, theft in Wilcox County
The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with kidnapping and theft.
List of speakers released for 2026 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Organizers of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma have released the list of people who will be speaking this year, as the event also will pay tribute to the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Dallas County Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway, Jr., steps down
Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway, Jr., who serves Dallas County and the 4th Judicial Circuit, has stepped down from the bench.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, III remember life of Civil Rights leader JoAnne Bland
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and Selma Mayor Johnny Moss, III are two of many people who are pausing to remember the life and work of JoAnne Bland, a Selma Civil Rights leader.
ONLY ON 8: Selma mayor reflects on first 100 days in office
Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III sits down with Action 8 News to discuss his first 100 days in office.
Millionth tree planted as part of nationwide project
Fields and Forests is a carbon project designed for small acreage landowners to transition their underused row crops and pastureland into thriving working forests.
Salvation Army closing thrift store and service center in Selma
The Salvation Army is closing its Selma Thrift Store and Service Center on Broad Street.
Camden woman indicted in $220,000 theft scheme
A Camden woman has been indicted on three felony charges related to a $220,000 theft and identity theft scheme.
Two men charged with stealing cattle in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office says two men have been charged with stealing cattle.
Uniontown police seeking suspect wanted on several charges
Uniontown police need your help finding a suspect who is wanted on several charges.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 20-22
You have the chance to buy items to prepare for severe weather while saving money on sales taxes.
State surplus property auction begins online this weekend
The auction will feature a wide array of items, including vehicles, bicycles, electronics and much more.Â
Selma firefighters battle commercial fire
Selma Fire and Rescue responded around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to the Take Over night spot at the corner of Hood Avenue and Idaho Street.Â
Uniontown man arrested on child sex abuse charges
Vanderslice is being held in the Marengo County Jail without bond.
Uniontown Police Department launches new website
The website is designed to keep the community in the know about what is happening at the police department.
Ft. Deposit finally swears in new mayor, most of town council
Ft. Deposit has now sworn in a new mayor and most of its town council after having to hold elections for a second time.
Three men face arson charges in Marion fire
Authorities in Perry County have arrested three Marion men on arson charges.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced that her office is now accepting art from high school students for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
Teenager killed in pickup truck crash in Marengo County
A teenager has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Marengo County.
Selma Residents Can Get Free Glaucoma Screenings on Thursday
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Tornado confirmed in Lowndes, Montgomery counties
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in part of Lowndes and Montgomery counties when severe storms moved through.
