Girl shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.
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Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state's open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
Alabama House committee votes down bill to allow some death row inmates to be resentenced
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has rejected a bill that would provide new sentences for about 30 inmates who were given the death penalty despite a jury's recommendation of life imprisonment.
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies searching for missing man
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing man.
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert resigns; Mayor issues statement
Action 8 News has just confirmed that Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert has resigned.
Alabama lawmakers advance bills to ensure President Biden's name is on the election ballot
The Alabama Legislature is working to ensure that President Biden's name appears on the November ballot, despite an issue with a candidate certification deadline.
Dick Brewbaker concedes loss in Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Dick Brewbaker, the former state lawmaker and well-known former Montgomery car dealership owner, came up short in the Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2.
Montgomery citizens speak out against gun violence
Montgomery experienced several daytime shootings over the weekend, one which left an innocent bystander paralyzed from the chest down.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Caroleene Dobson wins Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Caroleene Dobson has won the Republican runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
Fairground fire in Montgomery won't stop fair this fall
A fire at the fairgrounds one month ago destroyed all of the equipment and tools used to set up for the Alabama National Fair.
Montgomery City/County EMA Director Christina Thornton prepares for retirement
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency Director Christina Thornton is in her final weeks before retirement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two missing children in Montgomery
The Amber Alert for two missing children in Montgomery has been cancelled.
Life of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy remembered at memorial service
Family, friends and colleagues of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Jermyius Young gathered Monday for a memorial service to celebrate his life.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Family of woman shot on Atlanta Highway releases statement
The family of a woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery on Friday has released a statement on her medical condition.
Woman killed after being hit in the head by a dumbbell
Police have charged 41-year-old Derrick Wilson, of Montgomery, with one count of murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police say a fatal shooting has led to a death investigation
Police say their initial investigation prompted a homicide investigation; however, new evidence has adjusted their probe into a death investigation.
Montgomery man killed in weekend shooting
26-year-old Ronel Gomez, of Montgomery, was shot and killed around 9:42 p.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in Tallassee shooting
The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street.
Olympic trials held at Montgomery Whitewater
Athletes from around the world were in Montgomery to compete in Olympic trials at Montgomery Whitewater.
