Action 8's Political Analyst Steve Flowers talks about gaming bills in the legislature
The two chambers remain apart on whether to allow sports betting and multiple casinos in the state
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Montgomery residents in District 7 encouraged to attend Town Hall event on Monday April 22
District 7 Councilman Andrew Szymanski will be hosting his first Town Hall since he was sworn in last November
Reward offered for information about Montgomery State Farmers' Market burglary
Investigators say after the suspect stole from the business, he left the scene in an unknown direction of travel
Former Alabama State University President dies
Former Alabama State University President Dr. William H. Harris has died
Motorcyclist dies after Montgomery wreck
A Montgomery motorcyclist has died of injuries he suffered in a crash earlier this week.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks on police chief's resignation
Action 8 News provided live, breaking news coverage of a news conference this afternoon as Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed spoke about the resignation of Police Chief Darryl Albert.
Man found dead on Lower Wetumpka Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Lower Wetumpka Road.
Woman faces contraband, drug charges at Staton Prison
The Alabama Department of Corrections says it has arrested a woman on various charges at Staton Prison in Elmore County.
What's Happening: April 19-21
Fishing, jazz, herbs, baseball -- we have all of that plus an on-stage comedy/mystery performance happening this weekend in the River Region!
Man seriously injured in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.
Girl shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state's open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
Alabama House committee votes down bill to allow some death row inmates to be resentenced
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has rejected a bill that would provide new sentences for about 30 inmates who were given the death penalty despite a jury's recommendation of life imprisonment.
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies searching for missing man
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing man.
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert resigns; Mayor issues statement
Action 8 News has just confirmed that Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert has resigned.
Alabama lawmakers advance bills to ensure President Biden's name is on the election ballot
The Alabama Legislature is working to ensure that President Biden's name appears on the November ballot, despite an issue with a candidate certification deadline.
Dick Brewbaker concedes loss in Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Dick Brewbaker, the former state lawmaker and well-known former Montgomery car dealership owner, came up short in the Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2.
Montgomery citizens speak out against gun violence
Montgomery experienced several daytime shootings over the weekend, one which left an innocent bystander paralyzed from the chest down.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Caroleene Dobson wins Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Caroleene Dobson has won the Republican runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
