Council on Substance Abuse launches campaign to fight suicide
The Montgomery-based Council on Substance Abuse has started a new campaign to fight suicide.
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Gov. Kay Ivey addresses the future of education in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has addressed education leaders about how to best shape the future of education in Alabama.
City of Montgomery honors 9/11 heroes through ceremony
Montgomery first responders joined the city Thursday morning in honoring the victims of 9/11/01 in a ceremony in downtown Montgomery.
ALEA: Threat made to Alabama State University campus was false
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the threat made to Alabama State University that caused classes to be canceled was false.
Montgomery County Jail Renovations Slash Plumbing Costs, Add Educational Programs
The 90,000-square-foot jail, which is more than 40 years old, has long struggled with failing infrastructure. Now, it has new promise.
City of Montgomery opens Freedom Village senior housing development
The City of Montgomery and other groups are celebrating the opening of Freedom Village, which the city says offers affordable housing for people aged 55 and up.
Fire heavily damages Vivian O'Nay boutique on U.S. Highway 231, daycare evacuated
A fire at Vivian O'Nay boutique on U.S. Highway 231 between Montgomery and Wetumpka has heavily damaged the business.
Juvenile injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 12:16 a.m. Wednesday in the 4900 block of Hatton Avenue.
Montgomery man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
Story was taken into custody and charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue investigating house fire on Chestnut Street
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is looking into a fire that severely damaged a house.
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce names new economic development leader
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has named a new chief officer of economic development.
Montgomery Council Reviews Record $353.2M Budget With Focus on Raises, Roads and Safety
Council members spent several hours combing through more than 40 pages of departmental funding information.
Montgomery Kiwanis Club announces plans for 2025 Alabama National Fair
The Montgomery Kiwanis Club has announced plans for the 71st Annual Alabama National Fair.
Prattville man charged with going to Hoover to have sex with a child
A Prattville man has been arrested in Hoover on a list of charges after police say he had traveled there to have sex with a child.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect in Pike Road kidnapping charged in two other cases involving same victim
Action 8 News has learned that the suspect in a kidnapping case in Pike Road has also been charged in two prior cases that all involve the same victim.
1048 Jazz & Blues in Montgomery loses food permit due to health score
Action 8 News has confirmed that a well-known Montgomery nightspot has lost its food permit due to a recent health score.
Woman charged with providing drugs to Kilby Prison inmate
A woman has been arrested in Montgomery on charges that she provided drugs to an inmate at the Kilby Correctional Facility.
Montgomery police make arrest in April fatal shooting
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a man's shooting death in April.
Montgomery County Health Department offering free Narcan to fight drug overdose deaths
Individual naloxone (Narcan) kits are now available to the public for free at the Montgomery County Health Department. No ID or prescription is required.
NEW DETAILS: Suspect in death of retired Auburn University professor has criminal history
Action 8 News is learning more about the suspect accused of killing a retired Auburn University professor at a park over the weekend.Â
Man arrested on kidnapping, domestic violence charges in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on kidnapping and domestic violence charges.
First baby surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Montgomery
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department has announced that the first newborn baby has been safely surrendered at the city's Safe Haven Baby Box.
Prattville firefighters battle fire at Krystal restaurant
Prattville firefighters battled a fire at the Krystal restaurant on Cobbs Ford Road.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect arrested in death of a retired Auburn University professor
Auburn police have made an arrest in the death of a retired Auburn University professor.
"Run with the Senses" held at Montgomery Whitewater
A run has been held at Montgomery Whitewater to help students in Montgomery Public Schools with autism or other sensory disorders.
