WATCH: Severe storm brings flooding at Alabama State House
A severe thunderstorm brought a flash flood to the Alabama State House, which has become a common occurrence in recent years.
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Regional Medical Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Honor Doctors' Dedication with Newly Named Departments
Regional Medical Center in Greenville celebrating big changes to their community hospital, which recently feared closure, with a ribbon cutting Wednesday.
WATCH: Severe storm moves through Pike Road
Action 8 News has video and photos from Pike Road as the severe storms pushed through with heavy rain, high winds and hail this afternoon.
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.
Montgomery City Council approves new city flag
The Montgomery City Council has adopted a new city flag to replace a flag that has been in place since 1952.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting of Montgomery teenager
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager last year.
Damaging wind, large hail, tornado risk Wednesday afternoon/night
The Wednesday midday severe weather outlook update from the storm prediction center includes approximately the northwest half of our viewing area within an enhanced (level 3/5) severe risk. The southeast part of our area lies within a slight (level 2/5) severe risk.
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.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward increased in unsolved Montgomery murder case
The reward for information to help solve the 2020 murder of Keshon Gardner of Montgomery has just been increased.
Raccoon and fox found with rabies in our area
State health officials say a raccoon and a fox have been found with rabies in our area, prompting them to urge pet owners to keep their animals vaccinated against the disease.
Pike Road Schools names new superintendent
Pike Road Schools has named Dr. Jason Goodwin as its new superintendent.
Former Macon County Sheriff's deputy accused of holding woman, baby at gunpoint
Action 8 News has confirmed that a former Macon County Sheriff's deputy has been accused of holding a woman and her baby at gunpoint in Tuskegee.
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.
Montgomery police investigating shooting on South Burbank Drive
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on South Burbank Drive that has left a man injured.
CNN founder, former Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, who owned Atlanta sports teams, raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN in 1980, has died at age 87.
What The Tech: What scams do different age groups fall for the most?
A new Mastercard cybersecurity survey found that 43% of Gen Z and 39% of millennials say they have engaged with scam attempts.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down, arrests are up
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down and arrests are up across the city so far in 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of fatal shooting victim in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man who died after being shot on East Delano Avenue.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Damaging wind, tornado, hail risk through Thursday morning
Prepare for the possibility of severe storms through Thursday morning across central and south Alabama.
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.
One person killed, another injured in Selma wreck
Action 8 News was on the scene of a head-on crash in Selma that left one person dead and another injured.
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.
Troy Police Department Looking to Hire Correctional Officers to Help Move the City and Its Citizens forward
The city is looking to add Correctional Officers to the police force who not only hope to protect and serve Troy but also help inmates cope with what may be one of the worst days of their lives.
Alexander City police detective honored as Officer of the Year
Culligan was presented with the honor at a recent Alexander City City Council meeting.
Arc of Montgomery closes due to noncompliance
Cooper says over the last several months, an investigation was initiated and the Montgomery chapter failed to respond, comply or make corrections.
