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Montgomery, Ala. (WAKA) – An 18-year-old has been charged with three counts of capital murder in a shooting that killed a six-year-old girl in Montgomery. Montgomery police say 18-year-old Malik Demetrius Millender is charged with killing six-year-old Caylee Taylor. As Action 8 News has reported, the shooting happened

Here it is — our running list of Small Business Award Nominees for 2026! If you’re on the list, congratulations! Nominations are open through August 3, so if you’re not listed yet, here’s the link to nominate!. This list of nominees below was published on July...

ELMORE, Ala. — Two state prison employees are facing multiple drug and contraband charges. The Alabama Department of Corrections on Friday announced the arrests of Niana Longmire and Carmelo Hopkins. Their positions at Elmore Correctional Facility were not disclosed, but officials said both have resigned from ADOC. The

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama shoppers will have the opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state's 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and continues through midnight Sunday, July 19. During the three-day event, qualifying school supplies, cl

GEORGIA — Radar detected striking roost rings this morning over Pickens and Montgomery counties, along with Troup County in Georgia, as thousands of birds took off from their roosting sites around dawn to forage for insects. Meteorologists say the rings are most likely tied to purple martins, which congregate in enormo

Rep. Terri Sewell's Mobile Office Hours will be hosted in Lowndes County on July 15 to offer help with federal programs. “Our mobile office hours are an important way for our team to connect directly with the people we serve,” said Sewell in a press release. “Whether you need help with a federal agency or simply want t

ELMORE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A bear has been found east of Wetumpka in Elmore County. Sheriff Bill Franklin says the bear was seen yesterday afternoon near the intersection of Alabama Highway 14 and Firetower Road. He says the mid-size bear had been hit by a vehicle. The driver...

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood has been named the 2026 District Attorney of the Year by the Alabama District Attorneys Association. The award was presented during the Association's annual Summer Training Conference held last week in Gulf Shores. Presented annually, the honor rec

Cannon Motor Co. acquired McConnell Honda and McConnell Acura in Montgomery, Alabama, from Forrest McConnell and William McConnell in a transaction that closed in June 2026. The dealerships have been renamed Cannon Honda Montgomery and Cannon Acura. Omega Advisors advised the sellers on the transaction. Sign up for CBT

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