Alexander City police detective honored as Officer of the Year
Culligan was presented with the honor at a recent Alexander City City Council meeting.
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Montgomery police investigating shooting on South Burbank Drive
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on South Burbank Drive that has left a man injured.
Montgomery Man Sentenced in Sex Trafficking Scheme Involving Forced Prostitution
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to prison ordered to pay more than $950,000 in restitution for sex trafficking scheme involving forced prostitution, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Alabama Legislature begins special session to redraw Congressional district lines
A special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway, as Republican lawmakers take steps to redraw the state's Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to do so.
Four killed in 48 hours during violent weekend in Montgomery
Four people were killed in a series of shootings over a 48-hour period in Montgomery, prompting the city’s police chief to condemn the violence as “senseless.”
CrimeStoppers increases reward in hopes of solving Montgomery cold case murder
CrimeStoppers is doubling the reward it's offering in the hopes that someone will come forward with information to help police solve a cold case murder.
Businesses announced for Merry Corners in Pike Road
No word on when the businesses will open.
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.
Marion shooting leaves young man dead, community in mourning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Marion leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a community in mourning. Twenty one year old Jayden Tubbs of Marion was…
Nurse Convicted of Stealing Narcotics from Georgiana Nursing Home
A nurse has been convicted of stealing 638 narcotics pills from a nursing home in Georgiana.
2026 Montgomery Kidney Walk sets fundraising record
Hundreds of Alabamians came out to DABOS Park to raise money for their fellow neighbors in need on Saturday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Johnston Taylor moved to Kilby Prison to serve child pornography sentence
Johnston Taylor, the man who was sentenced in the death of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, has been moved to Kilby Prison near Montgomery to serve his sentence for child pornography possession.
ALEA special agent shot in Montgomery
Action 8 News was on the scene in west Montgomery where an ALEA special agent was shot Wednesday evening.
What the Tech: What3Words is an app to help you if you're lost
What3Words is an app that allows the user to share their precise location, which might be a lifesaver.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discusses role in investigation of Southern Poverty Law Center
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says his office was part of a coalition that evaluated and investigated the allegations.
UPDATE: Woman Dies at Montgomery Apartment Complex after Being Shot; Police Make Arrest
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that has left a woman dead.
Jury reaches verdict in capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed
A jury in Macon County has reached a verdict in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed.
Man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $250,000 from Montgomery County Commission
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that a local political consultant has pleaded guilty to stealing money from the Montgomery County Commission that was supposed to go to charity.
Montgomery Home Show now underway at Garrett Coliseum
The Montgomery Home Show runs Friday through Sunday and it's free to attend.
Behind the Biscuits: Homer Bush Jr.
In this week's "Behind the Biscuits" feature, Sports Director Lindsey Bonner gets to know Biscuit's outfielder Homer Bush Jr.
Two people arrested in contraband investigation at Staton Prison in Elmore County
Two people are under arrest after a contraband investigation at Staton Prison in the Elmore County community of Elmore.
CEO, COO no longer with the Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Reasons for their departures were not made public.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUGSHOTS 11/01/25- 11/15/25
Check out the Montgomery County Mugshots from 11/01/25- 11/15/25. All are innocent until proven guilty. See more at waka.com
Hundreds of new jobs coming to Brundidge
Southern Classic Foods in Brundidge has announced an expansion that will lead to the creation of 240 new jobs.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search Canceled for Missing Child in Tallassee
The search has been canceled for a missing child in Tallassee.
