Montgomery woman charged with robbery, kidnapping
A Montgomery woman is facing robbery and kidnapping charges.
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JAG High School placed on brief lockdown after report of a weapon on campus
Details regarding if a weapon was found were not made available.
Former Montgomery teacher indicted on sex charges involving a student
Details are limited, but a Montgomery County grand jury indicted 24-year-old Jaya Armstrong on August 22 for a school employee engaging in a sex act.Â
Montgomery Public Schools addressing student attendance issues
Montgomery Public Schools has announced a new effort at getting more students to attend classes regularly.
What's Happening: September 5-7
If you want to get out of the house this weekend, there are plenty of fun ways to be outdoors in the River Region!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert sold out
The upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma in downtown Montgomery is currently sold out, but if you want to go, all hope isn't lost.
Alabama state troopers report six fatalities in wrecks over long Labor Day weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says six people died in wrecks over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend in addition to the child who was injured in the jet ski crash at Lake Martin.
Only on 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses races for U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his expertise on the races for U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Reed celebrates two nationally-televised football games held in Montgomery
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city got a big boost from two nationally-televised college football games that have been held at Cramton Bowl over the past two weekends.
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News will once again expand our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
Montgomery woman arrested for shooting into an occupied home
Investigators say the bullet hit the victim's bedroom window while kids were inside the home.
Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery
A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
Garner Electric breaks ground on new office in Millbrook
The city of Millbrook along with the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of Garner Electric and Garner & Associates Engineering PC.
Man wanted for robbery in Montgomery
Investigators say they are looking for 39-year-old Kenyada Lavar Johnson.
Two wanted for identity theft in Prattville
It happened on July 23, 2025 at the Lowe's in Prattville.Â
Montgomery woman dies in Northern Boulevard crash
According to the Montgomery Police Department, emergency responders were called to a single vehicle crash in the area of Northern Boulevard near Louisville Street.
Thank you for donating to the 11th Annual Stuff the Truck food drive
All of us at Action 8 News, Tie & Doll, Inc. and Winn-Dixie want to thank all of you who donated to our "Stuff the Truck" food drive to help students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Labor Day hot dog eating contest held in Millbrook
Labor Day was celebrated in a special way in Millbrook. Uncle Bob's Sauces and Rubs hosted a hot dog eating contest.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting of a 13-year-old in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Montgomery last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man shot and killed in Montgomery on Labor Day.
Woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
A woman has been injured after being shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
Montgomery Whitewater hosts Golden Hour 5K
While most people took the day off to relax, some runners from across the River Region laced up their running shoes.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:16 a.m. Saturday in the 3500 block of Carter Hill Road.
12-year-old injured in jet ski crash on Lake Martin
The single-vehicle crash happened around 1:00 p.m. Sunday on Lake Martin in Little Kowaliga Creek
