Popular Montgomery restaurant owner dies at 74
Gail Royal, the longtime owner of Gail's Down the Street Cafe on Zelda Road in Montgomery, has died at 74.
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Two arrested in months-long drug investigation in Evergreen
Evergreen police say they have arrested two people in a months-long narcotics investigation called "Operation Cold Summer."
Students at St. James School return to class
Students at St. James School in Montgomery have now returned to class to start the new school year.
Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general in overnight Senate vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early this morning.
New Journeys store opens at the Shoppes at EastChase
The Journeys footwear chain has opened a new store at the Shoppes at EastChase in Montgomery.
Appeals court: Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project.
Selma activists say voting rights protection wiped out by SCOTUS
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The U.S. Supreme Court has now struck down two key provisions of the act -- and people in Selma are speaking out. "It's not just being changed or…
Typical August Weather Conditions
We expect hot and humid conditions along with those afternoon popup showers or t-storms.
A lot of fun events coming to Garrett Coliseum
There are a lot of exciting events coming to Montgomery's Garrett Coliseum.Â
Plenty of things to do at Montgomery Whitewater
The summer might be winding down, but there's plenty still happening at Montgomery Whitewater.Â
Healthy Connections to host annual health and wellness expo
Healthy Connections is hosting its 21st Annual Relay for Health & Wellness on Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 a.m. at Freewill Missionary Baptist Church on Hill Street in Montgomery.
A typical summertime weather pattern this weekend and next week
Additional showers and storms form Friday afternoon, with rain coverage somewhere between isolated and widely scattered through the early evening. Otherwise, expect a partly cloudy sky with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s.
Fugitive from Arizona caught in Elmore County
A fugitive from Arizona has been captured in Elmore County.
Man arrested in connection with July 4th shooting in Brundidge
Brundidge police chief Ulane Jamison confirmed to Action 8 that 35-year-old Laquan Bryant of Troy was arrested Friday morning.
New traumatic brain injury center opens in Opelika
The state's second Traumatic Brain Injury Center has opened in Opelika, designed especially for veterans and other military personnel.
Man shot on Carmichael Road in Montgomery
A man has been injured in a shooting on Carmichael Road in Montgomery.
Residents in Troy mobile home park dealing with sewage problems
A formal complaint submitted to ADEM determined that the city of Troy is not responsible for the sewer issue as the sewer lines in question fall on private property.Â
Congresswoman Terri Sewell holds annual job fair in Selma
The job fair brought over 75 employers under one roof with job opportunities in a dozen different industries, including forestry, automotive, law enforcement, medical, and mental health.Â
What's Happening: August 7-9
It's the final weekend before school starts for many students, who can celebrate with back-to-school events and even with lots of Legos!
Montgomery Public Schools holds convocation to prepare for new school year
Montgomery Public Schools has held its 2026 convocation to prepare for the new school year.
Pike Road students start what will be a historic school year
Students in Pike Road Schools have returned to class for what will be a historic school year for the system.
Southern Poverty Law Center launches campaign to mark anniversary of Voting Rights Act
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is marking the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by launching a new campaign to get people to the polls.
Guns & drugs seized during raid at a house in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is a little safer tonight -- after an anonymous tip helps the Dallas County Sheriff's Office take several illegal firearms off the street. Three…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: State office building now bears the name of Gov. Kay Ivey
A prominent state government building in downtown Montgomery now bears the name of Gov. Kay Ivey.
Montgomery police investigating air conditioner, copper wiring thefts
Montgomery police have confirmed to Action 8 News that they are investigating a series of thefts involving air conditioners and copper wiring.
