Alabama Legislature addressing in vitro fertilization bills
Alabama lawmakers are considering bills that would address a state supreme court ruling that has caused some fertility clinics to suspend services.
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Alabama Sen. Katie Britt to deliver Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has been chosen to deliver the Republican Party's response to President Biden's State of the Union address.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed waives fine and fees that are more than 10 years old
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has signed an executive order that eliminates many municipal fines and fees that have been unpaid for more than ten years.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for identity theft, cashing stolen checks
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud and identity theft.
Elmore County judge appointed to Alabama appeals court
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed an Elmore County judge to a seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
Dining for Charities: Alzheimer's Association gets $1,813 check
Action 8 News is presenting another Dining for Charities check to a local non-profit.
Rally held at Alabama State House as people urge lawmakers to act on fertility treatments
The rally comes after three of the largest fertility clinics in the state paused in vitro fertilization services following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that stated that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Alabama Secretary of State gets you prepared to go to the polls
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to make sure you are prepared to head to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 5.
Montgomery man shot and killed on South Court Street
A man has been shot and killed on South Court Street in Montgomery.
Alabama House approves school choice bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved Gov. Kay Ivey’s school choice bill, which now goes to the Alabama Senate.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: FBI, state investigators seeking person about explosive left outside Alabama attorney general's office
A photo and video have been released of a person investigators are seeking in the explosive device that was detonated outside the office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.
Man sentenced to 99 years in prison in death of ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend in Montgomery
A man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in front of one of her children has been sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Nearly $150 million coming to 48 Alabama counties for broadband expansion
State leaders have announced that nearly $150 million in grants will be coming to 48 Alabama counties for broadband expansion.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Son of Montgomery judge now charged with attempted murder
Khalfani Hardwick is accused of stabbing and shooting his father, Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick.
Warm weather brings blooms to peach trees in Chilton County
The burst of warm weather has caused peach trees to bloom in Chilton County, but growers will remain on guard for March's unpredictable temperatures.
Former longtime Montgomery Parks and Recreation Director Wiley Steen dies at 76
Former longtime Montgomery Parks and Recreation Director Wiley Steen has died at the age of 76.
Kilby correctional officer, wife arrested
Officials say Mario Grant has resigned his position with the ADOC.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers' analysis of efforts to change law on fertility treatments
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers is speaking on the chances that a bill to address fertility treatments in Alabama will be approved by the Legislature.
House Democratic Caucus supports bill to change law on fertility treatments
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is pushing back against the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on in vitro fertilization.
Explosive device detonated outside office of Attorney General Steve Marshall
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says an explosive device was found outside his office over the weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: $1,000 reward offered in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run case
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to help find the driver who struck and killed a woman in Montgomery.
Court documents: Montgomery judge stabbed multiple times before being shot
Court documents obtained by Action 8 News release new details into the shooting of a Montgomery judge.
Montgomery judge seriously injured in domestic incident
Judge Johnny Hardwick was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound and other injuries that were described as serious. His son has been charged.
Alabama Senate approves bill targeting college diversity efforts
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to prohibit universities, schools and public entities from maintaining diversity and inclusion offices or funding initiatives that teach what some call “divisive concepts.”
Maxwell AFB celebrates 20th anniversary of Starbase Maxwell
A U.S. Department of Defense youth outreach program -- provides STEM opportunities for 5th grade students throughout the River Region. Starbase Maxwell held an open house Friday to celebrate the program's 20th anniversary. The Starbase…
