Student singers to be featured in this weekend's Capital City Choral Festival
The Capital City Choral Festival will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Montgomery.
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Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case
Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center are in court to defend the civil rights group from charges it defrauded donors by failing to disclose that money would be paid to informants inside extremist groups.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 10/16/25- 10/31/25
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 10/16/25- 10/31/25. All are innocent until proven guilty.
Three shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that three people have been injured in a shooting on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Prattville man charged with attacking off-duty officer in Montgomery Walmart
A Prattville man has been charged with attacking an off-duty police officer who was working in the Ann Street Walmart in Montgomery.
Opelika police exhume body of unknown person killed in 1990 homicide
Opelika police have exhumed the body of an unidentified 1990 homicide victim in the hopes that advanced DNA testing can lead them to his identity.
2026 Joe Sewell Memorial Award winners announced
The winners of the Joe Sewell Memorial Awards for outstanding student achievement in Elmore County have been announced.
Man shot in Pike Road
Details are limited, but it happened just before 3:00 a.m. at a home on York Street.
25th Annual "Drive Fore Meals On Wheels" golf tournament held in Montgomery
The 25th Annual "Drive Fore Meals On Wheels" golf tournament has been held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama's Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama's Congressional districts.
Dog Attack Victim Speaks Out
Ceara Schofield says she never imagined that the three American Bulldogs she had known for more than four years would turn on her, and she says it is a miracle that she is alive.
Montgomery restaurant owner speaks at city council in gladiator helmet
The owner of a popular pizza restaurant in Montgomery has appeared before city council to answer questions about tax payments while wearing a gladiator helmet.
Elderly swamp survivor praises search crew volunteers and his dog
It's now been about a week since an elderly Dallas County man was released from the hospital following his rescue from a swamp, with the help of his own dog.
What the Tech? Which streaming service has the most movies? The best movies?
With so many streaming options like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and Max, which one truly has the best movie selection? Here are some answers.
Montgomery, Selma suffer more population drops; Prattville, Millbrook, Pike Road growing
The U.S. Census Bureau is out with new estimates on just how much Alabama is growing.
Execution date set for man convicted of killing two people in Dallas County robbery
Alabama has set an execution date for the man convicted of killing two people during a robbery at a pawn shop in Dallas County in 1998.
What The Tech: How A.I. is helping stop scammers
Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company known for protecting devices from malware and online threats, has integrated its scam detection tools into the AI chatbot Claude.
Wife of Ralph Abernathy, U.S. Civil Rights Advocate Juanita Abernathy Dies at 88
Juanita Abernathy, who wrote the business plan for the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and took other influential steps in helping to build the American civil rights movement, has died. She was 88. Family spokesman James Peterson confirmed Abernathy died Thursday…
Uniontown woman killed in Dallas County crash
A Uniontown woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Dallas County.
Actress Markie Post Dies of Cancer at 70
Actress Markie Post, known for roles on "Night Court", "The Fall Guy" and "Scrubs" has died at 70.
Saying goodbye to Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School
The end of an era: Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School gets ready to close its doors forever on May 24
Montgomery police investigating shooting on South Burbank Drive
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on South Burbank Drive that has left a man injured.
Two Murder Suspects Arrested in Selma, Two Remain at Large
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two murder suspects are behind bars tonight in Selma but the search continues for two others. Twenty year old Jeffery Bennett of Selma has…
Businesses announced for Merry Corners in Pike Road
No word on when the businesses will open.
Police: Suspects in Interstate 65 chase abandoned children
Investigators involved in a chase on Interstate 65 southward from Calera into our area say the suspects abandoned four children as they tried to make their getaway.
