Roads begin to close across North Alabama due to winter weather
Agencies across North Alabama have started announcing road closures due to icy conditions.
The Small-Town Restaurant In Alabama Where Your Barbecue Dreams Come True
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most unassuming packages, and Archibald’s in Northport, Alabama, is the living, smoking proof of that philosophy. When you’re driving through Northport, you might cruise right past this modest cinderblock building if you’re not paying attention – and...
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Closings, cancellations and delays
Some school systems are making changes to their schedules for Monday due to the winter weather threat and the expected bitterly cold temperatures. Some school systems say they will wait until Sunday before making a decision about Monday. Stay with Action 8 News for the latest closings, cancellations and delays....
Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Bill Targeting Deceptive AI-Generated Media
Artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, offering new tools and opportunities that could greatly benefit society. However, lawmakers are increasingly concerned about how the technology can also be misused—particularly when it is used to create deceptive media that can embarrass individuals or...
Alabama placed under an extreme cold watch Monday
On Friday at 3:15 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an extreme cold watch valid for Monday between midnight and 10 a.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale,...
Winter freeze threatens costly damage to Alabama homes; frozen pipes a major concern this...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Frozen pipes could be a costly side-effect of a winter wave that will put much of Alabama below the freezing mark on the thermometer for several days. State Farm said on Friday that it has paid more than $10 million in frozen pipe and water damage claims across Alabama from 2024 through June 2025,...
Sunday, January 25, declared a First Alert Weather Day
While our neighbors to the North are preparing for snow and ice, Southeast Alabama will need to be mindful of Sunday's potentially strong thunderstorms.
24 concerts coming to Alabama you don’t want to miss
Concert announcements for 2026 are rolling in across Alabama, with artists booking stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, and smaller venues across the state. Here’s what we know so far about the artists and tours already booked statewide, with more shows expected to be announced in the months ahead. Parker McCollum –...
Missing woman sought by Prattville police
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing woman. Hudson Annlee Staggers, 19, is believed to be living with a condition that may impair her judgement. She was last seen Friday, Jan. 23, at 12:15 a.m. on Tara Drive....
Alabama Winter Storm: Latest Forecast and Impacts
Here’s what we know so far about the potential impacts of the winter storm across Alabama.

















