Black Friday brings crowds to stores, searching for bargains
Black Friday had shoppers out early in Montgomery and elsewhere, as they hoped to find bargains that would only last for one day.
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See the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic Parade
Action 8 News Chief Videographer Bill Gill captured the music, crowds and all of the fun at the 99th Turkey Day Classic Parade in downtown Montgomery.
Montgomery's Hilltop Public House becomes festive for the holiday season
For the rest of November and throughout December, Hilltop will close at 4:00 p.m. and will reopen as Miracle at Hilltop at 5:00 p.m.
Montgomery police searching for missing man
66-year-old John Wright was last seen on November 1 in the city.Â
Alabama inmate asks judge to block first nitrogen gas execution
Gov. Kay Ivey this month set a Jan. 25 execution date for Smith using nitrogen hypoxia.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Co-captain of Harriott II riverboat pleads not guilty to assault
A Black Harriott II riverboat co-captain who was attacked in a brawl in downtown Montgomery pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor assault charge filed by one of the white boaters in the melee.
Three Montgomery women facing charges in a string of thefts in Opelika
Three Montgomery women are charged with thefts from stores at Tiger Town in Opelika.
No Burn restrictions lifted in 33 Alabama counties
AFC says the change is due to the recent rains helping to bring relief for many of Alabama's wildland firefighters.Â
Operation Iron Ruck kicks off in Montgomery
Operation Iron Ruck is a three day, 151 mile journey that hopes to raise awareness and money for veteran suicide prevention.Â
Pike Road's Mellow Mushroom is now open
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning before it officially opened to the public.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Escaped inmate from Alexander City Detention Facility recaptured
Pope was serving an 18-month sentence for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, according to authorities.
Montgomery police seeking suspect after fatal shooting
Montgomery police are seeking a suspect after a fatal shooting late Friday night.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery; police charge suspect
Montgomery police say they have charged a suspect after a man was shot and killed Friday night.
What's Happening: November 17-19
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, there are plenty of fun activities to do throughout the River Region.
Man killed, woman injured in Lowndes County crash
A man and woman from Hope Hull were involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler that left him dead and her injured.
Burn order lifted for the southern half of Alabama
The new lesser restriction includes all counties south of and including Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Dallas, Autauga, Elmore, Macon and Lee.Â
Maxwell Air Force Base prepares for the arrival of the MH-139 helicopters
There are only six of the MH-139 helicopters in existence right now. Two will arrive in the Capitol City in March or April of 2024.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, City Council members sworn in for new term
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and all nine members of the Montgomery City Council have been sworn into office.
Hyundai raising factory worker pay 25% by 2028
Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Montgomery Fire Rescue battles Sunday house fire
When they arrived, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from a single story home.
Hundreds cheer on local Girls on the Run teams during celebratory 5K
165 local third through eighth grade girls crossed the finish line, accomplishing a goal they set for themselves ten weeks ago.
Pike Road’s Mellow Mushroom set to open November 20
Action 8 News stopped by the new Mellow Mushroom location at 9559 Vaughn Road.
Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign kicks off in the River Region
For the past 125 years, the Salvation Army has been providing food, clothing and shelter to those in need in the Montgomery area, and this year the demand is even greater.
Motorcyclist killed in Montgomery crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with another vehicle in Montgomery.
Action 8 News to broadcast Salvation Army of Montgomery's Red Kettle Kickoff
This year's goal is to raise $125,000.
