WATCH: Severe storm brings flooding at Alabama State House
A severe thunderstorm brought a flash flood to the Alabama State House, which has become a common occurrence in recent years.
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WATCH: Severe storm moves through Pike Road
Action 8 News has video and photos from Pike Road as the severe storms pushed through with heavy rain, high winds and hail this afternoon.
Prattville man charged with attacking off-duty officer in Montgomery Walmart
A Prattville man has been charged with attacking an off-duty police officer who was working in the Ann Street Walmart in Montgomery.
Montgomery City Council approves new city flag
The Montgomery City Council has adopted a new city flag to replace a flag that has been in place since 1952.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second arrest made in fatal shooting of Montgomery teenager
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward increased in unsolved Montgomery murder case
The reward for information to help solve the 2020 murder of Keshon Gardner of Montgomery has just been increased.Â
Raccoon and fox found with rabies in our area
State health officials say a raccoon and a fox have been found with rabies in our area, prompting them to urge pet owners to keep their animals vaccinated against the disease.
Pike Road Schools names new superintendent
Pike Road Schools has named Dr. Jason Goodwin as its new superintendent.
Three shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that three people have been injured in a shooting on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Montgomery police investigating shooting on South Burbank Drive
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on South Burbank Drive that has left a man injured.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down, arrests are up
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down and arrests are up across the city so far in 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of fatal shooting victim in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man who died after being shot on East Delano Avenue.
2026 Joe Sewell Memorial Award winners announced
The winners of the Joe Sewell Memorial Awards for outstanding student achievement in Elmore County have been announced.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama's Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama's Congressional districts.
Arc of Montgomery closes due to noncompliance
Cooper says over the last several months, an investigation was initiated and the Montgomery chapter failed to respond, comply or make corrections.Â
Who could be affected if there are special Congressional elections?
The Congressional redistricting effort going on in the Alabama Legislature could have some voters going to the polls for special elections later this year.
ALIEEP presents "The Blind + The Elephant"
The Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership is presenting "The Blind and The Elephant" on Friday, April 8 at Troy University's Davis Theatre in Montgomery.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses special session to change Alabama's Congressional districts
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers explains how the special session of the Alabama Legislature on redistricting could affect this year's elections.
Alabama Legislature begins special session to redraw Congressional district lines
A special session of the Alabama Legislature is underway, as Republican lawmakers take steps to redraw the state's Congressional district lines, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to do so.
Man shot in Pike Road
Details are limited, but it happened just before 3:00 a.m. at a home on York Street.
Trenholm State to launch automotive technicians program
Trenholm State Community College is holding a Community Open House on Tuesday, May 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Alabama Democrats rally against changes in Congressional district lines
The Alabama Democratic Party has held a rally in front of the Alabama State House to protest possible changes to Alabama's Congressional district lines.
Attorney General Steve Marshall files emergency motion to change state senate district lines
Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an emergency motion with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the state to possibly change its state senate districts.
Junior League of Montgomery to host panel discussion on women's mental health
"Every Woman. All Things." will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Country Club.
