Teen in custody following "Cat in the Hat" threat against Andalusia High School
City leaders in Andalusia say a local teen is in custody following a threat made against Andalusia High School.
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Heat advisory through 8PM Sunday, rain chances rise this weekend
Intense summer heat continues Labor Day weekend. A heat advisory now continues through 8PM Sunday for central Alabama. That means heat index values peak at or above 105° Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Teen in custody following "Cat in the Hat" threat against Andalusia High School
City leaders in Andalusia say a local teen is in custody following a threat made against Andalusia High School.
Montgomery Police Department looking for new officers at Recruit 50 event
The Montgomery Police Department is holding a Recruit 50 signing day event, hoping to attract 50 people to its next police academy class.
Man sentenced to prison following shootout inside Montgomery business
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2024 shootout inside a Montgomery package store.
Prattville YMCA gets ready for the Great Grits Cook-Off
The Guardian Credit Union Great Grits Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Willis Bradford Branch on McQueen Smith Road.
Two deadly shootings put Montgomery’s bond system under scrutiny
When someone accused of a crime is released on bond, what happens if police say they commit another violent offense? Two Montgomery cases are putting that question back in the spotlight.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
HMMA donates $25,000 to the Montgomery Zoological Society
The donation helps support the Montgomery Zoo's efforts to enhance educational programs, conservation initiatives and visitor experiences.Â
Spectrum outage in Montgomery being investigated as a criminal act
Spectrum officials tell Action 8 News that one of the fiber optic lines in the area of the 4200 block of Sherman Way in Montgomery was intentionally cut in a criminal attack on the infrastructure.
Auburn man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on August 31, an employee with the Lee County Department of Human Resources filed a report with his office regarding sexual abuse of a juvenile.Â
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Louisiana judge allows LSU to hire former NFL players as SEC files federal lawsuit
A judge in Louisiana is allowing former NFL players to be hired by LSU, despite a lawsuit filed by the SEC against LSU and its head football coach Lane Kiffin to stop it.
Knapp Selected as First Flag Football Coach
After announcing the addition of a Women's Flag Football Team in the spring, Faulkner has now decided who will lead the team in the inaugural season starting in the 2027-28 academic year. Chuck Knapp returns to his alma mater and will lead the Eagles.
Thunderbirds start the season off 2-0
After a 22-game losing streak, the Thunderbirds have started off the 2026 football season 2-0. The man in charge of it all, L.A. O'Neal, shares with Sports Director Lindsey Bonner about what all has gone into the rebuild since he was named head coach.
Tuskegee falls to West Alabama 27-17 in Red Tails Classic
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers fell to West Alabama 27-17 in the sixth annual Red Tails Classic at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
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