Selma man rescued from burning home by neighbors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is counting his blessings after he's rescued from his burning house by his neighbors. When a house on the 500 block of LL Anderson caught…
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ONLY ON 8: Alabama-based two-person tandem team leads Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Day 2 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ONLY ON 8: Great Alabama 650 now underway
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Construction underway to renovate Selma public housing complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma public housing complex destroyed by a 2023 tornado -- is now being renovated. Rangedale Annex has been gated off -- and contractors are working to renovate the…
Selma Police continue to investigate the death of Lowndes Co. man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The remains of a missing White Hall man were found in Selma back in July leaving his family with a bunch of unanswered questions. The remains of 46 year old Eric Maull were found under…
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ASE Credit Union breaks ground on new multi-million dollar facility in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- ASE Credit Union held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new multi-million dollar facility in Selma. The credit union is modernizing its facility and upgrading its…
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Department of Revenue warns of texting scam
The Alabama Department of Revenue is warning of a texting scam involving tax refunds.
Action 8's Tickled Pink benefits the Cancer Wellness Foundation
The 11th Annual Tickled Pink Out Party is Saturday in Montgomery, and once again, it will benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation, with an emphasis on breast cancer.
Valley Grande Mayor-elect shares his plans for the town
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma isn't the only municipality in Dallas County that will be getting a new mayor. The town of Valley Grande also has new leadership coming into the mayor's…
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Selma City Council passes budget of more than $21 million
The Selma City Council has passed a new budget, which totals more than $21 million.
Drive-by shooting in Selma leaves one dead and three hurt
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drive-by shooting at a Selma apartment complex leaves one person dead and three others injured. The shooting happened at around eight o'clock last night at the Chanticleer Apartments…
Sen. Robert Stewart to host proposed gas pipeline meeting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Senator Robert Stewart is hosting a public meeting in Selma to discuss the impact a proposed gas pipeline expansion could have on Dallas County. Stewart says Dallas County…
Perry Co. Sheriff shuts down jail following recent inmate escape
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Jail in Marion has been shutdown for repairs after it was damaged earlier this week by an inmate during an escape. The inmate is now…
Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority announces new leadership
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Craig Field Airport and Industrial Authority in Selma announces a changing of the guard in the organization's leadership. Air Force Colonel Ryan Corrigan will take over as the…
CITY ELECTIONS: Voters in Selma elect new mayor to replace James Perkins, Jr.
Voters in Selma have elected a new mayor to replace James Perkins, Jr., who had lost his re-election bid last month.
CITY ELECTIONS: Several local mayors defeated in runoffs
Several local mayors have gone down in defeat in runoff races.
CITY ELECTIONS: Results from September 23 Runoffs
Here are the results from the 2025 city runoffs that were held throughout the area on Tuesday, September 23.
Selma man sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, destroying post office letter box
A Selma man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing mail and destroying a post office letter box in Millbrook.
Fort Deposit town attorney files lawsuit against councilman-elect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attorney for the town of Fort Deposit has filed a lawsuit against a candidate -- who won a seat on the town council in the recent municipal election. Judge Cleveland Poole heard the first…
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell salutes Selma's "National Civics Teacher of the Year"
Not only has Selma High School teacher Veronica Pitts won the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, she has received congratulations from U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell inside the U.S. Capitol.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in September 23 runoffs
Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in the September 23 city runoffs from across our area.
Dry conditions in Dallas Co. raise wildfire concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State forestry officials in Dallas County are urging people to take extreme caution when burning outdoors. Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions around west Alabama are making it risky…
