Hope Hull family begins cleanup and repairs after EF-1 tornado destroys home
The Heath family has created a GoFundMe for repairs to the home and temporary living arrangements.
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Montgomery man shot and killed near Mulberry Street
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death.
Montgomery man shot and killed near downtown
A man has been shot and killed near downtown Montgomery.
Pike Road planning commission approves new comprehensive plan
It will now go before the town council before it is officially approved.
Montgomery firefighters battle two fires
Montgomery Fire/Rescue units have battled two residential fires in less than 24 hours.
Local middle school students match wits in robotics competition
Hundreds of middle schoolers got the chance to show off their engineering skills at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's robotics competition.
Troy University expanding nursing program
Troy University is launching an expansion of its nursing program.
Junior League of Montgomery celebrates 100 years
Members of the Junior League of Montgomery are celebrating a centennial of service to the community.
Tornado confirmed in Lowndes, Montgomery counties
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in part of Lowndes and Montgomery counties when severe storms moved through.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery robbery suspect arrested
A suspect in a Montgomery business robbery has been arrested.
Storm cleanup continues in area near Huntingdon College in Montgomery
Crews are cleaning up widespread storm damage in an area near Huntingdon College in Montgomery.
How to report storm damage to Montgomery city, county leaders
Montgomery city and county leaders want to know about any storm damage to homes or businesses, Here's how to contact them:
WATCH: Mia Baumgartner wins 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
Baumgartner was one of 42 contestants from around the state to compete for the title this year.
I-85 reopens after fallen power lines; some ramps remain closed
The City of Montgomery says both sides of I-85 near Exit 6 are now open after power lines fell this afternoon during severe weather.
Storms bring down trees, power lines across area
We are tracking reports of trees and power lines down across the area as storms with high wind gusts passed through this afternoon. Here are the reports:
Montgomery opening warming shelter due to expected cold temperatures
The Montgomery Warming Center will be open overnights and mornings through Saturday, January 31, due to the extremely cold temperatures that are expected in our area.
Covington County teen named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
This year's Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama is Mia Baumgartner.
Around 12,000 flights canceled due to winter storm threat, including at Montgomery, Atlanta, Birmingham airports
Around 12,000 flights have been canceled as a monster storm affects much of the country, including travel from Montgomery, Atlanta and Birmingham airports.
Montgomery police make bank robbery arrest
Montgomery police have charged a suspect with robbing a Regions Bank branch.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Closings, cancellations and delays
Some school systems are making changes to their schedules for Monday due to the winter weather threat and the expected bitterly cold temperatures.
Businesses announced for Merry Corners in Pike Road
No word on when the businesses will open.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman reported missing in Prattville found safe
Prattville police say a missing woman has been found safe.
Winner announced in Action 8's "New Year, New You" online contest
All of us at Action 8 want to thank everyone who entered our "New Year, New You" online contest. We now have a winner!
AHSAA approves public-private split for postseason competition
The new classification system will take place starting in the fall of 2026.
