Bolton Clarifies Squatted Truck Law NOT in Effect in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – State Representative Ron Bolton says reports circulating on social media about Alabama’s “squatted truck” law taking effect are false. This is the updated information WDNews learned to assist in the confusion and redact the previous article regarding going into law October 1, 2025.
Alabama grocery tax drops from 3% to 2%
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The start of September means many of you will have a little more change in your pocket the next time you check out at the grocery store. As of September 1st, the Alabama grocery tax has dropped another percent. Originally, Alabama had a 4% grocery tax...
‘You Betcha’: Tuberville Pledges Troops for Birmingham and Montgomery if Governor
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he would send Alabama’s National Guard into Birmingham and Montgomery to combat crime if elected governor. Tuberville made the comments Friday on the “Longshore and McKnight” radio program. Asked if he would consider deploying troops to Alabama’s two largest cities, he...
Alabama man arrested after allegedly threatening Orange County church
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
Pamela Casey, Blount County DA, Loans $500,000 to Her AG Campaign
Pamela Casey, the longtime Blount County District Attorney, announced today that she has personally loaned $500,000 to her campaign for Alabama Attorney General. Casey—who previously served as Assistant and Deputy State Attorney General before becoming DA in 2010—framed the loan as a vote of confidence in her proven...
Montgomery family sees 10th child graduate before 18 years old
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Thunder Harding has graduated from college lightning fast. He’s just 15 years old. The teenager now has a degree in software development from Nebraska’s Bellevue University before his drivers license. “They always ask me the main question, ‘are you a super genius?’ and I’m...
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
A man has been shot and killed in Montgomery. Montgomery police Cpl. James Dozier tells Action 8 News that at about 4PM today, officers were called to the 2800 block of Jan Drive. That ‘s in a neighborhood between Woodley Road and Troy Highway, outside of the bypass. Dozier...
How US Grocery Taxes Compare As Alabama Cuts Rate
"This is great news for the people of Alabama," said Robyn Hyden, executive director of Alabama Arise.
Montgomery woman dies in Northern Boulevard crash
A Montgomery woman is dead after an August car crash. According to the Montgomery Police Department, emergency responders were called to a single vehicle crash in the area of Northern Boulevard near Louisville Street. The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. on August 22, 2025. When first responders arrived, they found...
Sissy the Great Pyrenees is ready for a family!
Sissy is a female Great Pyrenees, seven-months-old, about 60 lbs so not a large Pyrenees. She is super sweet, active, good with other dogs. Sissy showed up at a farm as a stray and promptly ate some of their chickens and chased the cat so might be a better city Pyrenees.