Advocates frustrated by lack of medical cannabis in Alabama, treatment legalized four years ago
It has been nearly four and a half years since medical cannabis was legalized in Alabama.
Montgomery woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2021 fatal shooting
A Montgomery woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2021 fatal shooting. Now 24-year-old Jef’Daysha Woods was arrested in connection to the shooting death of 19-year-old Keiana Johnson, of Montgomery. Woods, who was 20 years old at the time, was charged with murder and taken into custody on June 1.
ALEA mourns the loss of active K-9 Bella
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), is mourning the loss of active K-9 Bella.
Board denies Johnny Knighton parole
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles recently denied the parole petition of an inmate serving time for murder in Crenshaw County. On Aug. 12, the board voted to deny parole to Johnny James Knighton, 75. He is housed at the Easterling Correctional Center, serving a life sentence from Crenshaw County handed down...
Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Workers in Labor Day Message
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – Governor Kay Ivey released a Labor Day message today honoring Alabama’s workforce and recognizing the contributions of the men and women who keep the state moving forward. “Here in Alabama, we know a thing or two about hard work,” Ivey said. “We rise early,...
DHR head says state will need more than $170 million to cover SNAP benefits...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The head of Alabama’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) told lawmakers during a budget hearing this week she was “stunned” by the money the state will have to find to fill a hole created by federal cuts in the One Big Beautiful Act.
Blue Bell ice cream recall affects multiple states over serious labeling mistake
Who: Blue Bell is recalling a limited quantity of Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream that was accidentally sold as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Why: The recall is due to undeclared allergens, such as almonds, walnuts and pecans, found in the product. Where: The recall affects products distributed in several states,...
Alabama Bans “Squatted” Trucks on Public Roads Starting Oct. 1
Alabama (WDNews) – Starting Oct. 1, 2025, it will be illegal to operate a “squatted” truck on Alabama’s public roads. The new law defines a “squatted” vehicle as one where the front fender sits four or more inches higher than the rear fender. The measurement is taken vertically from the ground, through the centerline...
Legendary musicians to perform at EJI concert in Montgomery
Two legendary musicians will be performing together in Montgomery this fall, in a unique and extraordinary concert organized by the Equal Justice Initiative. EJI has brought many celebrated musicians to the Capital City through its Art and Justice series. As Action 8 News reported in June, acclaimed saxophonist...
Man critically injured in Tuesday Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating a shooting they say critically injured a man Tuesday evening. Officers responded to a local hospital around 7:20 p.m. where they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Police say the incident happened in the area of Mill Street near...
