Montgomery police investigating two separate overnight shootings
The shootings took place 18 minutes apart.
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1 person dead in Autauga County house fire
Firefighters with the Pine Level Fire Department were called around 6:39 p.m. Thursday to the 1500 block of Onyx Drive on a house fire with a possible person trapped.
Burglary suspect out on bond arrested again for the same crime
This isn't the first time Deontay White is accused of burglarizing the Dollar General.Â
Mile markers coming to Autauga Creek
Officials say the markers help local emergency responders improve response times, increasing safety for all water enthusiasts.Â
Autauga County Schools launch K-12 virtual school
Officials say the tuition-free remote instruction model can enroll students from anywhere in the state.Â
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2019 deadly shooting
A Montgomery County judge has sentenced a man who pleaded guilty in a 2019 fatal shooting outside of a McDonald's.Â
What's Happening: July 12-14
If you're looking for things to do this weekend in the River Region, Action 8 has you covered.Â
Montgomery Whitewater celebrates one year since opening
This month marks the first anniversary of Montgomery Whitewater, the city's outdoor recreation complex.
Suspect arrested in shooting on Chantilly Parkway, no injuries reported
Montgomery police arrested 29-year-old Kiishun Woods, of Montgomery. She is charged with Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle.
Former health insurance agent sentenced to jail for stealing nearly $500K from the City of Montgomery
In addition to Burt’s jail time, she is required to pay $514,741 in restitution to her former employer and the employer’s insurer once she is released.
Montgomery city councilman makes big donation to the YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Councilman Andrew Szymanski's $20,000 donation will help provide food for kids through the remainder of the summer and during the school year.
The life of VOCAL founder Miriam Shehane remembered in Montgomery
People in Montgomery paused to remember the life of Miriam Shehane, who founded the group called Victims of Crime and Leniency, or VOCAL for short.
Millbrook Publix holds grand opening
People in Millbrook are welcoming their new Publix grocery store.
Man in critical condition in shooting on Eastern Boulevard
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Montgomery citizens concerned about crime come to Mayor's Community Town Hall armed with questions
More than 300 people came to the town hall meeting Tuesday evening, and at least 120 questions had previously been submitted online by concerned citizens.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Former Montgomery mail carrier convicted of mail theft and fraud
Federal prosecutors say a former mail carrier from Montgomery has been convicted of mail theft and mail fraud.
State lawmaker from Lowndes County charged with two felonies
A state lawmaker from Lowndes County has been arrested on two felony charges.
U.S. Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to unconstitutional levels of violence and excessive force.
Thieves hit Montgomery church's donation center
A Montgomery church's donation center was burglarized over the Fourth of July weekend.
WAKA debuts new classic cartoon TV channel
WAKA Action 8 has debuted a new TV channel dedicated to classic cartoons.
Man killed in pickup truck crash in Autauga County
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Autauga County.
An unsung hero of the civil rights movement honored with a special celebration Sunday
Reverend Richard Boone was instrumental in bringing the federal food stamp program to Alabama, and he was unjustly thrown in jail numerous times for activism
Fire damages home in Montgomery County
A home in the Rolling Hills neighborhood off of U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County has been damaged in a fire.
Man shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
A man is recovering after being shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
