City of Montgomery opens new pickleball courts
The City of Montgomery has cut the ribbon to new pickleball courts that are free to use.
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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Hyundai, Kia recall cars due to gas tank issue
Hyundai and Kia are recalling hundreds of thousands of cars due to concerns over their gas tank.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Tommy Atchison from Hawthorne Atchison Riddle
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Hawthorne Atchison Riddle.
Court records: UAB football player charged with attempted murder in stabbings of two teammates
A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, accused of stabbing two teammates hours before a game last weekend, according to court documents.
Montgomery records 11th pedestrian fatality of 2025
A person has died after being hit by a car in Montgomery, making this the 11th such fatality in the city this year.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones enters Alabama governor’s race
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has entered the race for Alabama governor.
Man charged with capital murder after two teenagers were found dead in Wilcox County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man has been charged with capital murder after two teenagers were found dead in the Wilcox County town of Pine Hill.
Police chase leads to officer-involved shooting in Troy
A man has been injured after a chase led to an officer-involved shooting in Troy.
Union Springs man killed in Bullock County crash
A Union Springs man has been killed in a single-car crash in Bullock County.
