11 students at Wetumpka High School vandalize school during senior prank
The students will not be allowed to walk during graduation Tuesday night after vandalizing an Elmore County school as part of a senior prank.
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EastChase Farmer's Market returns for the 20th year
The EastChase Farmer's Market has grown every year and is now one of the top five largest markets in Alabama
A new fishing tradition causes a splash in Autauga County
Children from the Field of Dreams program at the Prattville YMCA had a chance to cast their lines in and try to catch some big fish at Camp Hobbs.
Suspect arrested in shooting that paralyzed a woman
The shooting happened at around 1PM on April 12 in the 5500 block of Atlanta Highway, near the intersection of Eastern Boulevard.
Two neighboring Montgomery businesses targeted by suspected criminals
Montgomery police are investigating incidents at two businesses that were recently targeted.
What's Happening: May 17-19
If you can put up with part of the weekend being wet, there are plenty of outdoor events for you to enjoy in the River Region!
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces 2024-25 Season
Running from September 2024 to August 2025, organizers say audiences will have the opportunity to see stories that probe humanity's courage, conscience and conviction.Â
Mother whose son was killed by gun violence in Montgomery works to get parents involved in fighting crime
She started the non-profit organization as a way to deal with her grief after her son was tragically shot and killed in Montgomery
Online state surplus property auction starts May 18
The auction will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and run through 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26.Â
Montgomery Greek Festival to take place on June 1
Organizers say this is a great opportunity to sample Greek food and culture without having to leave the River Region.
Reward increased in death of Montgomery woman on Mother's Day
Police say the fatal shooting happened just after 7:00 p.m. in the 4200 block of Cobbington Road in Montgomery.
U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross discusses violent crimes
U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross sat down with Action 8 News earlier this week.Â
Montgomery City Council District 6 Town Hall Meeting
A town hall meeting was held Tuesday for Montgomery residents of District 6 to speak directly with city leaders.
Montgomery Zoo hosts Spring Animal Enrichment Day this weekend
The Montgomery Zoo is also hosting its Spring Magical Creatures Education Program from 10:00 a.m. to noon that day.Â
Pike Road Crawfish Boil postponed until June 1
The 12th Annual Pike Road Patriot Fund Crawfish Boil has been postponed due to this weekend's inclement weather.
Hundreds attend dinner and auction to raise funds for Montgomery shooting victim's recovery
Several hundred people gathered in Montgomery County to help raise money for Amy Dicks' extensive medical bills stemming from serious injuries she received in an April 12 shooting on the Atlanta Highway
Groundbreaking ceremony set for the new Pike Road High School
The ceremony will take place on Wallahatchie Road across from the water tower.
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.
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
