Five sentenced on federal charges of robbing two Montgomery cell phone stores
Five people have been sentenced for robbing two cell phone stores at gunpoint in Montgomery.
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Montgomery man sentenced to 130 months for sex trafficking of a minor
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking involving a minor.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward offered in fatal Mother's Day shooting in Montgomery
A cash reward is now being offered in the hopes of solving a Montgomery woman's shooting death on Mother's Day.
Man charged with shooting into Montgomery garbage truck
A man is being charged with shooting into a Montgomery city garbage truck as a crew was out to pick up trash.
Alabama among states suing Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks
A large group of Republican attorneys general, including Alabama's Steve Marshall, are taking legal action against the Biden administration and California over new emissions limits for trucks.
Woman on ATV killed in Montgomery crash
A woman has been killed while riding an ATV in Montgomery.
10 people, including former employees, charged with theft of federal programs funds from local university
Trials for each defendant is currently scheduled for August 12, 2024.
Hampstead hosts annual crawfish boil
Dozens of people gathered at Hampstead to enjoy a good old fashioned crawfish boil on Saturday afternoon
Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club's Shrimp Boil draws hundreds to Union Station Train Shed
The late afternoon shrimp boil featured great music and delicious food, and Montgomery's Sunrise Rotary Club gave away thousands of dollars to three worthy charities
Violent weekend: A man and a woman are dead in two separate incidents in Montgomery
A 25-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman are dead after sustaining fatal gunshot wounds in two separate incidents in Montgomery.
1 man dead in early morning shooting
Officers and fire medics were called around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday to the 3900 block of Eastern Boulevard in response to a person shot.Â
4 suspects arrested in 2013 murders of 3 Montgomery residents
One of the suspects, Keante Harris, is an assistant principal in Jefferson County.
34 MPS students receive EJI Legacy Scholarship
The scholarship, which awards $10,000 to each recipient, is awarded to graduating seniors from each of nine different Montgomery public high schools.
What passed and what failed in 2024 session of Alabama Legislature?
Here's a look at what passed and what failed over the three-month session of the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without taking another gambling vote
Alabama lawmakers ended the legislative session Thursday, continuing a 25-year stalemate on the issue of gambling that could have gone up for a statewide vote this summer.
Legislature approves $9.3 billion education budget, including teacher pay raise
The Alabama Legislature has approved a teacher pay raise as part of a new $9.3 billion Education Trust Fund budget.
Saying goodbye to Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School
The end of an era: Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School gets ready to close its doors forever on May 24
3 Degree Guarantee: Alabama Shakespeare Festival gets $1,300 check
Action 8 News and the Johnny Adams Law Firm are giving away another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local non-profit.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office assists MPD during officer shortage
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office assists MPD in covering commercial areas with high pedestrian traffic during officer shortage
Minter man arrested in Montgomery homicide case
Police say 18-year-old Keehsar Henderson, of Minter, is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of 52-year-old Christopher Manuel.
Elmore County teacher named the 2024-2025 Alabama Teacher of the Year
Stringfellow will serve as the state's official ambassador for public education and the teaching profession.Â
Montgomery man charged in high speed chase
According to court documents obtained by Action 8 News, 20-year-old Carlos Rene Maldonado-Chavez has been charged with attempting to elude, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting deadlines in state's open records law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation that would put response deadlines in the state's open records law.
Alabama lawmakers approve stiffer penalties for falsely reporting crime
Alabama lawmakers voted to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement, legislation that follows a kidnapping hoax that drew national attention.
