Man killed in pickup truck crash in Lowndes County
A man has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Lowndes County.
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Five arrested, including three juveniles, in Dallas County home invasion
An investigation into a recent home invasion in Orrville has led to the arrests of five people -- three of them juveniles.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect arrested in shooting near stage at Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Selma police have released the name of a suspect involved in one of the shootings that happened during this year's Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend.
Selma leaders speak about safety concerns following shootings during Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend
Two shootings that injured eight people during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend in Selma have raised concerns and sparked conversations about safety at the annual event, which draws thousands of people.
Thousands visit Selma for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
People from all walks of life -- came from around the country -- to be a part of the Bloody Sunday commemoration -- and march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Selma police investigating two shootings that left eight people injured
Selma police are investigating two separate shootings that left a total of eight people injured.
61 years after Bloody Sunday in Selma led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, some worry about future
Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, thousands are gathering in Selma this weekend, with some having concerns about the future of the Voting Rights Act.
Life and work of Bernard LaFayette remembered throughout Alabama
Bernard LaFayette, a key figure in Selma who helped efforts that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died at 85, just days before he was to be honored at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast.
CW Montgomery to air Savannah Bananas games
The CW Montgomery will air games of the world-famous Savannah Bananas baseball team, starting in May!
Historic Selma-Dallas County Tour of Homes to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Historic Selma-Dallas County Tour of Homes features two days of opening the doors for you to walk inside homes spanning two centuries. This year, the tour celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma: List of events
Here are the events scheduled for the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, which commemorate the voting rights marches of 1965.
Courageous Free Thinkers Events Highlight Youth Voices During Selma's 61st Bridge Crossing Jubilee
The Courageous Free Thinkers Forum titled “The Voice of Children and The Future of America" will feature high school seniors from Detroit, Huntsville and Alabama’s Black Belt region.
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!
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.
