Police in Tallahassee, Florida, are investigating a shooting that injured 12 people, including six minors, outside a Florida A&M University homecoming football celebration. The school is a SWAC rival to Alabama State University in Montgomery.
Alabama State School Supt. Dr. Eric Mackey has approved a Ten Commandments display to be used in the state's public schools.
Audi has announced plans to build a $4.2 billion plant in Macon, Georgia.
Gov. Kay Ivey has asked for a federal major disaster declaration for 23 Alabama counties following Hurricane Isaias, including some in the Action 8 viewing area.
Montgomery police are investigating after a man was found dead in a vehicle in east Montgomery.
A half marathon and a 5K are bringing runners together for more than just fitness. Find out how Centerpoint Fellowship Church’s upcoming race will benefit mission efforts.
A local fundraiser is working to fight hunger and homelessness in the River Region. How Friendship Mission’s Empty Bowls event will support people in need.
A group of foreign press officers were in Montgomery to learn more about the people and culture of our state.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has hosted its annual "Montgomery Night Out" to bring the community together with law enforcement.
One suspect has been arrested after gunfire near Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County while another suspect remains at large.
Selma police say a 22-year-old man faces charges after a gun was fired into a daycare center.
The weather will be beautiful for all kinds of outdoor events in the River Region this weekend!
This is the time of year that a lot of people start getting sick, as the seasons change. That's expecially true for some students and teachers in Autauga County.
A very familiar weather setup will be around next week.
A chance to make your voice heard in Montgomery. District 2 residents can share their concerns Monday, Oct. 26 at Dalraida Baptist Church.
Full sunshine is expected, with high temperatures in the 70s
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting.
A lot of towns in our area have Halloween traditions. In Pike Road, businesses and neighborhoods compete in a hay bale decorating contest, and the winners have just been announced.
Gov. Kay Ivey presented awards to honoring people and businesses who have gone above and beyond to help employ people with disabilities.
This investment on it's 30th anniversary allows Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons to provide high quality, accessible, and affordable care for more generations to come.
Montgomery police have released new details about the arrest of a teacher at LEAD Academy, a Montgomery charter school.
Two people have been arrested following a bank robbery in Pike Road.
A Montgomery man has been sentenced in federal court for robbing four gas stations at gunpoint during a three-day crime spree in January 2025, including firing several shots during two of the robberies.
A man has been sentenced for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in which a sleeping victim was repeatedly hit in the head and robbed at gunpoint.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses the Republican Party's efforts in Alabama as well as Republican Tommy Tuberville's campaign for governor.
