An estimated 1,800 students will repeat third grade under new Alabama reading law
An estimated 1,800 Alabama students will repeat third grade because of low reading scores under a new state requirement.
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Montgomery Whitewater Olympic qualifier wins bronze in Paris
Action 8 News spoke with Montgomery Whitewater officials about Leibfarth's feat and what it means for the park.
Pike Road students head back to class
This year is a special one for the school system as it is now a decade old.Â
Students at MPS schools head back to class
The start of school is an exciting time for students and teachers.
i-TEAM COLD CASE: Murder of Rufus McCants
A 67-year-old man was shot and killed on July 3, 2202, in Montgomery. So far, police have no clues about where he was shot or who shot him.
What's Happening: August 9-11
School has started in many areas, but there's still time for some back-to-school celebrations this weekend!
Woman killed in one-car wreck in Montgomery
A woman has been killed in a one-car crash in Montgomery.
Vehicles in McGehee Estates burglarized, one truck shot multiple times
A woman who heard the shooting at 2 a.m. and called 911 tells us police never showed up.
Civil rights attorney Fred Gray honored in Montgomery
The life and work of civil rights attorney Fred Gray is being honored in Montgomery.
Montgomery man charged with capital murder, attempted murder
A Montgomery man faces charges of capital murder and attempted murder after a fatal shooting.
Alabama to move forward with nitrogen gas execution after lawsuit settlement
Alabama is scheduled to proceed with its second nitrogen gas execution after the state reached a settlement agreement with attorneys for death row inmate Alan Miller.
Pike Road Schools teachers prepare for upcoming school year
Pike Road Schools is celebrating 10 years this school year.
Montgomery City Councilor Andrew Szymanski discusses crime, blight in the city
Montgomery District 7 City Councilman Andrew Szymanski stopped by Action 8 News Monday to discuss a series of topics.Â
Toyota of Montgomery presents van to Amy Dicks, who was left paralyzed after shooting
Amy Dicks, who was left paralyzed when she was caught in the crossfire during a shootout between people in two vehicles on Atlanta Highway, has received a handicapped-accessible van from a Montgomery car dealership.
Group remembers first anniversary of Montgomery riverfront brawl
A group called Feminine Flow Experience organized an event to remember the first anniversary of the Montgomery riverfront brawl.
Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death.
Active shooter training drill held at Prattville Christian Academy
Gunfire, sirens and helicopters could be heard in Prattville as first responders took part in an active shooting training drill at Prattville Christian Academy.
Montgomery police want to question two people after robbery
Montgomery police need your help finding two people wanted for questioning about a robbery.
Houses, car hit by gunfire near downtown Prattville
Prattville police are investigating gunfire that left houses and a car with damage.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward now $5,000 in case of 16-year-old gunned down in Prattville
The reward is now $5,000 for information that solves the killing of a 16-year-old in Prattville one year ago.
Hayneville man killed in Montgomery County wreck
A 60 year old Hayneville man was fatally injured when his Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a Volkswagen van driven by a 22 year old from Montgomery.
1 man dead, 1 critically injured in Saturday morning shooting in Montgomery
Officers were called to a Montgomery hospital where they found one man who was dead and another man who was critically injured in a shooting on Locust Street.
Police: Millbrook couple arrested after three-year-old daughter tests positive for drugs
A couple from Millbrook faces charges of chemical endangerment of a child involving their three-year-old daughter, police say.
Grieving mother searching for answers two weeks after ASU honor student was killed
On July 14, Tiana Dye was found fatally stabbed to death in a house she lived in with other ASU students. Her mother says video from a doorbell camera shows one of Tiana's roommates with a knife. No arrests have been made.
Montgomery man celebrates 100th birthday
A Montgomery man is turning 100 years old, with family, friends and church members gathering for a big birthday party.
