ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting.
Montgomery Newsroom
Shoppers return to Montgomery stores looking for after-Christmas sales
After taking a day off for Christmas, many shoppers returned to stores in Montgomery on Tuesday, hoping to find after-Christmas deals.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2023
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2023. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Judge: Lawsuit challenging Alabama's transgender care ban for minors will move forward
A federal judge has declined to delay litigation challenging Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of inmate who died in Montgomery County jail
State investigators have released the name of the inmate who died in the Montgomery County jail.
8 ON YOUR SIDE : National average gas prices rise for the first time since September
Just in time for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, AAA says national average gas prices are going up.
Investigation underway after inmate dies at Montgomery County jail
Officials say around 10:00 p.m., the on-duty medical staff responded to the booking area concerning an inmate experiencing a serious medical condition.
State Troopers deliver teddy bears to children in Montgomery hospital
The "Trooper Bears" are teddy bears decked out in ALEA trooper attire.Â
Montgomery man arrested in deadly shooting
The shooting happened on December 3 around 2:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Lake Street.
Pike Road's Season of Giving benefits two River Region organizations
This year's drive brought in a total of 879 items, estimated at approximately $4,000.Â
Salvation Army of Montgomery distributes toys to over 1,000 children in the River Region
The donations were provided through Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive and other programs, like the Angel Tree.Â
Montgomery police searching for missing man
73-year-old Charles Allen Armstrong was last seen on December 17 around 6:00 p.m. in the area of Whiting Avenue.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed in the overnight hours Sunday in Montgomery.
Central Alabama synagogues receive bomb threats
The Jewish Federation of Central Alabama says six of its seven entities received bomb threats on Saturday morning.
Eclectic teenager killed in pickup truck wreck
A 17-year-old from Eclectic has been killed in a pickup truck crash.
Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive another big success
The WAKA Action 8 Magical Christmas Toy Drive was another big success for the Salvation Army of Montgomery thanks to those of you who donated and to our community partners.
Ground broken for new hotel in Millbrook
The city of Millbrook has taken the next step on a huge new hotel project.
What's Happening: December 15-17
There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Christmas in the River Region this weekend!
11 people charged with machine gun offenses in Montgomery
Federal prosecutors say eleven people have been indicted on charges relating to possession of machine guns in Montgomery.
Two juveniles shot near Vaughn and Taylor roads in Montgomery
Two juveniles have been shot in the 2700 block of Taylor Road, near the Vaughn Road intersection.
State Department of Education releases 2022-2023 School Report Card
In our area, Montgomery County Schools received a D rating and Pike Road Schools received an A.Â
Lawsuit: Alabama's plan for nation's first execution by nitrogen "hostile to religion"
Rev. Jeff Hood says restrictions would interfere with his ability to minister to Kenneth Smith before he is put to death by nitrogen gas.
Montgomery's Valiant Cross Academy wins $1 million prize
Montgomery's Valiant Cross Academy, an all-boys Christian school, has won the $1 million Yass Prize.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third suspect charged in Montgomery homicide
Montgomery police say a third suspect has now been charged in a homicide case.
Montgomery man dies after wreck
A Montgomery man has died after being involved in a wreck.
