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NEW FBI: Most Wanted Tonight at 9!

A new episode of FBI: Most Wanted airs TONIGHT at 10/9c on your local CBS8!

THE TEAM HEADS TO D.C. TO PROTECT ORTIZ’S FORMER INFORMANT FROM A THREAT AND SARAH HELPS JESS’ FAMILY PREPARE FOR BYRON AND MARIE’S LAST-MINUTE WEDDING, TONIGHT AT 10/9C ON “FBI: MOST WANTED,” ON YOUR LOCAL CBS 8!

Alex Trebek’s Final Jeopardy Episodes Air This Week on CBS 8

This week, the final Jeopardy episodes with Alex Trebek as host will air on CBS 8 and other TV stations across the country. Today’s show will include a personal message from Trebek about the season of giving. The final episode on Friday will feature a tribute to him. Trebek died in November of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80….

New B Positive TONIGHT at 7:30P

Watch B Positive TONIGHT at 7:30pm on your local CBS8!

Drew downloads a tracking app to keep an eye on Gina after he begins getting concerned about her reckless behavior.

Pike County Storm Cleanup Underway

Pike County is recovering from damage after the storm Wednesday. We talked with EMA Director Herb Reeves who said most of the damage came from the heavy rain, resulting in flooding and several trees down. County Road 22-21 off Henderson Highway was closed off throughout the night. A neighbor said the pond on that road was so full that barricades…

Montgomery Humane Society Urging Bring Pets Inside During Bad Weather

As the rain and wind continue across our area, Montgomery Humane Society workers are urging you to bring your pets inside during this bad weather. Executive Director Steven Tears said humane officers went out on about 38 welfare checks Wednesday and brought in at least 25 pets due to unsafe conditions. He explained it’s all in hopes that owners will…

River Region United Way’s New President: Ron Simmons’ Vision

The River Region United Way welcomed a new president and CEO in July. Alabama News Network’s Samantha Williams sat down with Ron Simmons Thursday to get an idea of his vision for the organization moving forward. Ron Simmons is replacing Jimmy Hill who served the River Region United Way for 10 years. He was the president and CEO for 6…

Several of Your Favorite Daytime Shows Will Switch Time Slots on CBS 8

To get ready for the fall TV season, several of your favorite daytime TV shows will be switching time slots on CBS 8. The changes are effective Monday, September 14. THE DOCTORS: Will move from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. DR. PHIL: Will move from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. INSIDE EDITION: Will move from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m….

Tallassee School System Pushes Back Start Date

According to Acting Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin, Tallassee City Schools officials have decided that it would be in the best interest of students and staff to push back the start date of the 2020-2021 school year to September 8th. Originally, school was set to start August 19th.  We’re told State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey approved this calendar request….

Alabama COVID-19 Testing Results Turnaround Now Averaging Seven Days

MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Health officials in Alabama say a surge in Coronavirus cases has overwhelmed Alabama’s ability to provide test results within the expected 2- to 3-day turnaround. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the current turnaround time for most COVID-19 testing performed in Alabama by commercial laboratories and the state laboratory is now averaging about 7 days. The department…

Medical Breakthroughs: Alcohol use + Depression commonalities + Benefits of laughing

Excessive alcohol use is responsible for more than 93,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. That’s according to new CDC research. The report shows more than half of deaths were due to drinking too much over time, from conditions like cancer, liver disease and heart disease. Depression may be far more common than previously believed. A study at Yale University…