3 Degree Guarantee: American Legion Post 1948 gets $1,400 check
We are starting a new month -- and a new year -- with another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
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First anniversary of tornado that killed seven people in Autauga County
Friday marks one year since a tornado killed seven people in two locations north of Prattville.
What's Happening: January 12-15
There are many ways to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Montgomery, plus other events happening in the River Region!
Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair on hiatus for 2024
The Arts & Crafts Fair is traditionally held in November at the Marks House on Old Carter Hill Road.
Entire state at slight risk for severe weather today
The entire state of Alabama is at risk for severe weather today, according to Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler.
Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules
The Thursday order will allow the ban to take effect while the full court decides whether it will revisit the decision.
Two Elmore correctional officers arrested
Two correctional officers at the Elmore Correctional Facility have been arrested.
MPS band director to be featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show
You can catch the Kelly Clarkson Show on January 15 at 3 p.m. on WAKA Action 8.
Federal judge: Alabama can execute inmate with nitrogen gas; appeal likely
Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas later this month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Rick Dildine stepping down
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that Rick Dildine is stepping down as artistic director after six years.
MPD: Victim identified in Locust Street homicide
The shooting happened just before 2:00 p.m. in the 2700 block of Locust Street.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Autauga County missing mom found dead, daughter hospitalized
The mother and daughter from Deatsville had been missing since January 6.
Man shot on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
A man was shot on Eastern Boulevard Tuesday morning.
Man shot, killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Runaway teenager sees herself in CrimeStoppers post, contacts family
The Montgomery Police Department and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers say a runaway teenager has been found.
Prattville Fire Department rescues people, animals from flood waters
Prattville firefighters have rescued people and animals from floodwaters in the Candlestick neighborhood Tuesday morning after heavy rains created flooding.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search Canceled for Missing Child in Tallassee
The search has been canceled for a missing child in Tallassee.
Autauga County deputies searching for two missing women
78-year-old Patricia Gardner Dennis and 59-year-old Teresa Lynne Fisher were last seen around 5:30 p.m. on January 6 in the area of Highway 31 in Deatsville.
Death investigation underway after woman found fatally shot in Montgomery
33-year-old Vernica Searcy, of Montgomery, was found shot around 6:20 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Court Street.
CODE RED: Tonight and overnight for southern counties
Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler has declared a CODE RED severe weather situation for part of the viewing area.
18 wheeler accident clogs up curve between Zelda Road and Ann Street
If you were driving in Midtown Montgomery Sunday night, you might have seen an unusual wreck that made you look twice.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Montgomery
A pedestrian was hit and killed Friday night, and police are still looking for the driver of the vehicle that hit him.
MPD: Suspect charged in December 29th homicide
Montgomery police say they were called to a hospital around 8:00 p.m. on December 29. Upon their arrival, they found 59-year-old David Pitts with a gunshot wound. Pitts later died from his injuries.
Suspects in Eastchase homicide charged with Capital Murder
The fatal shooting happened just before 3:00 p.m. Thursday in 6800 block of Eastchase Parkway.
Momma Goldberg's closes last Montgomery location
President Nick Davis said the location never recovered to the pre-COVID sales numbers, which put the restaurant in a position of losing money.
