Prattville investigator named CrimeStoppers 2025 Officer of the Year
His work was especially notable in two armed robbery cases at the Texaco station on Interstate Park Loop in July 2025.
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Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
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Trenholm State Community College to offer dual enrollment + early college
The college will be holding a community information session on Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Trenholm Campus on Air Base Boulevard.
Pilot Club of Prattville to hold fashion show for those with special needs
The Pilot Club of Prattville supports programs that help special needs children and adults of the tri-county region and the State of Alabama.
Montgomery Regional Airport launches service to Houston
United Airlines will offer twice-daily service between Montgomery and Houston, with departures from MGM at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Wetumpka police officer named CrimeStoppers 2025 Officer of the Year
In his nomination, Chief Reeves described Cpl. Ricks as “an inspiration to every member of this department.”
Several Republican candidates to converge on Pine Level this weekend
The Autauga County GOP is hosting "Politics in the Park" on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pine Level Community Center.
MAX4Kids to hold clay shoot benefiting children in the area
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club in Montgomery.
Faulkner University to host safe driving event for students and parents
The free event is designed to engage prospective students in conversations about the risks of distracted driving while also introducing them to college and career opportunities in business and insurance.
Michigan wins NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, beating UConn 69-63
No. 1 seed Michigan has defeated No. 2 seed UConn 69-63 to capture the 2026 NCAA Men's National Basketball championship.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: One of the victims dies in Midtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 6:32 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Gatsby Drive.
