WEATHER AUTHORITY: Heavy rain, severe storms possible tonight and Saturday
Widespread rain is expected, and some storms could be capable of producing damaging winds
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Selma private school employee facing sex charges involving a student
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An employee at a private school in Selma -- is facing sex charges involving a student. Fifty-three year old Frederick Davis is charged with enticing-a-child -- school-employee-having-sexual-contact --…
Police chase that stretched from Opelika into Georgia ends with suicide
Opelika police say a police chase that stemmed from a domestic dispute and welfare check has ended with the suspect's suicide in Georgia.
First of three Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores set to open in former Winn-Dixie locations
The first of three local Piggly Wiggly Food For Less stores is preparing to open in Wetumpka, taking the place of Winn-Dixie, which is exiting Alabama.
WEATHER AUTHORITY: Heavy rain, severe storms possible tonight and Saturday
Widespread rain is expected, and some storms could be capable of producing damaging winds
Weather Authority: Closings, Cancellations and Delays
Here are the latest closings, cancellations and delays due to the threat for heavy rain and severe storms:
Suspect sought in theft of Home Depot rental truck in Opelika
Opelika police need your help finding a man suspected of stealing a Home Depot rental truck.
Man injured in downtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 10:25 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Madison Avenue.
What The Tech: An inside look at the top humanoid robots at CES
As CES wraps up, robotics companies will leave Las Vegas with massive amounts of data gathered from real human interactions on the show floor.
Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum to retire, won't seek re-election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big news coming out of Dallas County tonight regarding Campaign 2026. Action 8 News has learned that Sheriff Mike Granthum -- will not seek reelection this year. After…
Troy man arrested after police pursuit in Millbrook, Prattville
Millbrook police say a Troy man has been arrested after a pursuit that started over taillights that weren't working.
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Aubrey Blackwell returns to Catholic
Aubrey Blackwell returns to Montgomery Catholic to once again serve as the Head Football Coach of the Knights. Blackwell previously served as head coach at Catholic from 2015-2020.
Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff
It’s been two years since Nick Saban last took the field as Alabama's head coach, but he still has his hands all over the College Football Playoff.
Hayden Stockton promoted to Head Football Coach at St. James
After serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Trojans, Hayden Stockton earns the title of head coach of the Saint James Football Team.
Jonathan Chandler named Opelika Head Football Coach
After one season at Montgomery Catholic, Jonathan Chandler takes the head coaching position with Opelika High School.
