Mayor, interim police chief give update on Montgomery crime statistics
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and the city’s interim Police Chief Jim Graboys have provided an update on this year’s crimes statistics.
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Mistrial declared in William Chase Johnson case
A mistrial has been declared in the capital murder trial of William Chase Johnson, the man charged with killing Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams.
Prattville Fire Department collects more supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene
The Prattville Fire Department is once again doing its part to help victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
Action 8’s Shane Butler helps open Central Alabama Fair in Selma
It’s a tradition each year. Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler helped open the Central Alabama Fair in Selma!
Troy police investigating shots fired on University Avenue
Troy police are investigating shots fired on University Avenue and are looking for people with information about it.
Stray kitten at Tuskegee University tests positive for rabies
State health officials say a stray kitten found on the campus of Tuskegee University has tested positive for rabies.
Two men charged with copper theft in Troy
Troy police have arrested two men in a copper theft investigation.
MACS: Another 75 illegal machine gun conversion devices seized in Montgomery
ALEA says the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) unit has taken another 75 illegal machine gun conversion devices off of the streets of Montgomery.
Alabama rises to No. 14 in AP Top 25 College Football Poll after shutout victory over Missouri
Alabama has risen one spot to No. 14 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll following its 34-0 victory over Missouri.
Man killed in Montgomery shooting
A man has been killed in a shooting, prompting Montgomery police to launch a homicide investigation.
