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Rain is expected in most areas today and tomorrow

Thundershowers will affect scattered locations through the weekend

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

One on one with Fort Deposit Mayor Madelene Means

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Fort Deposit elected a new mayor back in January. We caught up with Mayor Madelene Means to talk with her about her first 100 days in…

Luverne man arrested in Troy for breaking into cars

Troy Police Chief Danny Barron tells Action 8 News that his department received multiple complaints on May 22 regarding several vehicles being broken into throughout the city.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Worker killed in Bullock County work zone

An employee working with the Alabama Department of Transportation has been hit while working Thursday morning.

Man injured in early morning shooting in Montgomery

It happened around 1:32 a.m. Thursday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.

Chick-fil-A coming to Wetumpka

City officials announced Thursday that the new restaurant will be coming to the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse on U.S. Highway 231.

What the Tech: Why clicking one social media link will make your phone explode

Many of the websites promoted through Facebook and Instagram posts are not actual insurance companies. They’re called lead generators. Their business model is to collect your contact information and instantly sell it to multiple insurance agents, brokers, or marketing companies at the same time.

4th Annual Share The Road, Remembering Raymond Butler 5k Interview

Share the Road 5K returns Saturday to honor cyclist Raymond Butler, raise awareness for roadway safety

The 5k race honors the memory of Raymond Butler who was hit and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle home from work on Aug. 29, 2022.

Two year old baby killed in early morning shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a two-year old baby is killed in an early morning shooting. Police say the child was killed when someone fired…

Montgomery Public Schools assistant principals graduate from leadership training program

Sixteen assistant principals in Montgomery Public Schools have graduated from the Lead Forward Leadership Academy.

City celebrates re-opening of Regency Park Community Center

Montgomery city leaders are celebrating the re-opening of the Regency Park Community Center.

Alabama strawberries, other crops hurt by recent rains

Action 8 News is talking to farmers who grow fruits and vegetables about whether the recent rains are hurting their crops.

State of Alabama files appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over congressional district map

The State of Alabama has filed for an emergency stay with U.S. Supreme Court in the ongoing congressional redistricting case.

The New Executive Director At The Montgomery Regional Airport, Loyd Jenkins, Discusses Some Exciting Renovations That Are Happening At The Airport.

MGM Runway 5K returns Saturday with races on airport taxiways and runway

New Montgomery Regional Airport executive director Loyd Jenkins gave an update on when renovations to the baggage claim will be finished and encouraged people to sign up for the Runway 5K race on Saturday, May 30.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery Whitewater to resume water activities

Montgomery Whitewater has announced a date for when water activities will again be available.

Butler County Sheriff's Office employee charged with theft

An employee with the Butler County Sheriff's Office has been charged with theft and has been fired.

Three Autauga County educators arrested after child abuse investigation

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrests of three former employees at Billingsley School following an investigation into child abuse.

What The Tech: The "Take It Down Act" goes into effect

The FTC is enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a law requiring covered platforms and social media companies to remove nonconsensual intimate images after receiving a valid request from a victim.

Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner loses primary by one vote

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Long-time Perry Co. Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. has lost his bid for re-election in a race that was as close -- as close can get. Marion businessman Donald…

ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on what's next in Alabama's redistricting battle

Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses what's next in Alabama's Congressional redistricting battle now that a panel of judges ruled that the state must return to the court-drawn map for this year's elections.