Executions in United States hit 12-year high; Alabama 2nd in nation for capital punishment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s execution of Anthony Boyd on Thursday added to the growing number of executions for the year. Boyd was the 40th person executed in 2025 with another two months left in the year, according to figures obtained from the Death Penalty Information Center website. It is the largest number of...
Montgomery fugitive arrested in Calera
CALERA, Ala. (WSFA) - A fugitive wanted in Montgomery for car theft has been arrested in Calera for a series of other crimes, according to the Calera Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a person trespassing at Glidewell Foundry shortly after 3:30 a.m. Monday. The man refused to identify...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Alabama
ALABAMA — Authorities are seeking 38-year-old Ralph Lynn Woods of Jasper, Alabama, in Jefferson County on a felony warrant. Woods is wanted for failure to appear in court on charges of unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle. Woods, a Caucasian male, is 6 feet tall, weighs 185 pounds, and has long brown hair and...
Eleven86 Real Artesian Water wins Alabama’s 2025 Small Manufacturer of the Year Award
Eleven86 Real Artesian Water was named Alabama’s 2025 Small Manufacturer of the Year, Oct. 3, 2025, on National Manufacturers Day by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), Alabama Technology Network (ATN), and Manufacture Alabama. “Manufacturers are at the foundation of Alabama’s economy—creating jobs, driving...
Gov. Ivey’s office issues statement amid SNAP benefit halt
This evening, the Office of Governor Kay Ivey released a statement after The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. "As Alabama DHR noted, SNAP benefits are 100%...
Alabama lawmakers propose natural born citizen constitutional amendment
Both of Alabama’s legislative chambers will see a bill this upcoming legislative session that would require state officeholders to be natural-born U.S. citizens.
Man critically injured in Sunday night Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is being treated at a local hospital hospital after a Sunday evening shooting, according to the Montgomery Police Department. The community is saying enough is enough following a weekend shooting. Flashing blue lights, ambulances, and Montgomery Police all surrounded a unit in Woodmere...
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling through AL this week. Here are the Montgomery...
After crisscrossing highways from coast to coast , the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is hitting the brakes in Montgomery. The iconic hot dog -shaped vehicle will make several pit stops across the Capital City, bringing its brand of retro charm and cheesy delight to local fans. The Wienermobile has been across America...
Lawsuit puts a hold on Alabama’s sweeping vape regulations
Advocates are suing state leaders over policies that regulate vaping options in Alabama. State lawmakers voted to ban several types of vapes during the 2025 legislative session. The changes were set to take place Oct. 1, however, they were put on hold due to a pending lawsuit. Vape Lawsuit filed...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery, Wetumpka to become Piggly Wiggly
ACTION 8 UPDATE: The Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery and Wetumpka will become Piggly Wiggly Food For Less locations, according to its website. As Action 8 News reported last week, Winn-Dixie is pulling out of Alabama and other states to focus its efforts on its home state of Florida. We don’t...

















