Baseball fans celebrate the Montgomery Biscuits home opener
The Montgomery Biscuits were back in action for the first time in 2024 on Tuesday evening at Riverwalk Stadium.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: John Hall named acting Montgomery Police Chief
Deputy Chief John Hall, who is Chief of Investigations for the Montgomery Police Department, has been named acting chief while Chief Darryl Albert is on administrative leave.
Irondale man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama Attorney General’s Office
An Irondale man is facing federal charges that he detonated an explosive device in downtown Montgomery outside the office of the Attorney General.
Town of Pike Road selected to participate in DesignPlace program
Town leaders are holding two community input sessions on April 11 and April 13.
Allen tells Democratic Party that names submitted past the certification deadline will not appear on November ballot
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has notified the Democratic Party that an important deadline is approaching that affects getting candidates on the November ballot.
Montgomery Public Schools announce early dismissal Wednesday
Montgomery Public Schools have announced a one-hour earlier dismissal.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Meet Democratic Congressional candidate Anthony Daniels
Action 8 News is getting you ready for the April 16 runoffs in the District 2 Congressional race. Meet Democratic candidate Anthony Daniels.
Alabama State University is reaching out to Birmingham-Southern College students
Alabama State University is reaching out to students of Birmingham-Southern College, which will close on May 31.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Meet Democratic Congressional Candidate Shomari Figures
Action 8 News is getting you ready for the April 16 runoffs in the District 2 Congressional race. Meet Democratic candidate Shomari Figures.
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert placed on administrative leave
Mayor Steven Reed made the announcement Monday.
Many skygazers flock to AUM to witness solar eclipse
AUM welcomed folks who wanted to witness the solar eclipse on Monday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Record number of people saw Montgomery Air Show
Organizers of the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show featuring the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels say it was the most successful air show ever held at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed.
Monday's Solar Eclipse is an excused absence for MPS students
Parents who want to keep their children home from school on Monday to watch the eclipse together will have their child's absence excused
Huge crowds gasped as the Blue Angels and other airplanes took to the skies over Montgomery
Thousands attend first day of the Beyond the Horizon Air Show at Maxwell Air Force Base
Historic WWII aircraft showcased at Maxwell Air Force Base's Beyond the Horizon air show
The C47A troop carrier was the actual aircraft that led the Allies' main airborne invasion over Normandy on D-day on June 6, 1944.
Montgomery County deputy dies from injuries in crash
The single-vehicle crash around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the 4500 block of Hobbie Road.
Thousands of students take part in Montgomery air show STEM Expo
An estimated 4,000 5th-12th grade students took part in the STEM Expo at the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show at Maxwell Air Force Base.
MCSO deputy injured in single-vehicle crash
21-year-old Jermyius Young was involved in the single-vehicle crash around 7:00 p.m. in the 4500 block of Hobbie Road
First MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopter arrives at Maxwell Air Force Base
Maxwell Air Force Base is welcoming the arrival of the first of what's expected to be many MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to the base.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Trees, power lines down after overnight storms
Action 8 News has several reports of trees and power lines being down after the strong to severe storms blew through the area overnight.
Alabama House approves bill to revamp the state ethics law
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a revamp of the state ethics law that supporters say would provide clearer rules but is opposed by the attorney general who says it would make prosecutions more difficult.
Man injured in shooting near Eastdale Mall
A man was injured in a shooting near Eastdale Mall Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery police seeking two robbery suspects
Montgomery police need your help finding two suspects wanted in the robbery of two businesses.
"U.S. Navy Week" Proclaimed in Montgomery in preparation for Blue Angels Air Show
In preparation for this weekend's Beyond the Horizon Air Show featuring the Blue Angels, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has proclaimed this to be "U.S. Navy Week" in the city.
