Beyond the Horizon Air Show: What you need to know
The Beyond the Horizon Air Show, featuring the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, takes place this weekend at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery. Here's what to know as you plan your visit.
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Get ready for cicadas, in the biggest bug emergence in centuries
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries, including in Alabama.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: $1,000 reward offered in Montgomery homicide investigation
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man's shooting death early Easter morning.
Beloved Montgomery woman celebrates 105th birthday
A Montgomery woman celebrated her 105th birthday Saturday surrounded by loved ones and well wishers.
Easter egg hunts bring hundreds of children to parks across the Capitol City
Hundreds of children had a blast Saturday as they hunted for eggs at several Easter celebrations in the Capitol City
What's Happening: March 29-31
We're getting you ready for Easter with all kinds of events happening in the River Region!
Action 8's River Region Healthy Living Expo another big success
Thanks to all of you who came out to Eastdale Mall on Thursday to make Action 8's annual River Region Healthy Living Expo another big success.
Execution date set for man convicted of killing couple during Marion County robbery
Gov. Kay Ivey has set an execution date for a man convicted in the 2004 slaying of a couple during a robbery in Marion County.
Former River Region United Way Executive Director Jimmy Hill dies
The former longtime executive director of the River Region United Way has died.
Montgomery house fire under investigation
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that badly damaged a home in Montgomery.
One Year Later: Prattville tornado remembered
People in Prattville are remembering the first anniversary of a tornado that left part of the city with damage.
Equal Justice Initiative unveils Freedom Movement Sculpture Park
The Equal Justice Initiative is unveiling its new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park that is opening near the Alabama River in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police charge third suspect in January homicide
Montgomery police have now charged a third suspect in a teenager's shooting death in January.
Two men shot in Montgomery Saturday night
MPD responded to a local hospital Saturday night and found two people who were receiving treatment after a shooting.
Poarch Creek Indians awarded $787,000 federal grant for recycling
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been awarded a $787,397 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for recycling efforts.
Easter Bunny flies in, hops out of the plane to greet excited children at the Prattville Airport
Dozens of children came to the Easter Egg Hunt and Luau at the Prattville Airport and watched in amazement as the Easter Bunny flew in
Montgomery Whitewater hosts U.S. Open Whitewater Championships
People from the across the United States, Canada, and Spain came to compete in kayaking and canoeing events at Montgomery Whitewater
Hundreds attend "This Side of the Bridge" at Riverwalk Stadium
Hundreds of people brought lawn chairs and blankets to Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday to attend a celebration called "This Side of the Bridge."
Montgomery man shot and killed; Homicide investigation launched
A Montgomery man has been shot and killed, leading police to launch a homicide investigation into his death.
Montgomery Whitewater announces events for 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials
A health and wellness fair with activities and family fun will be open during the competition hours on both days.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman sentenced for setting fire inside First Baptist Church in Montgomery
The woman convicted of setting fire inside the historic First Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery has now been sentenced.
MPD: Autopsy reveals Montgomery woman died from a fatal gunshot wound
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that around 8:48 a.m. Monday, MPD and fire medics responded to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road in reference to a deceased person.
Activists want some Alabama death row inmates to be resentenced
Activists are pushing for legislation that would allow about 30 Alabama inmates to be resentenced because they were sentenced to death despite a jury's recommendation of a life sentence.
Former longtime executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association dies
Robert "Bobby" Timmons, who served as executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association from 1975-2022, has died.
Man charged with shooting at Montgomery police
A Montgomery man has been charged with attempted murder after being accused of shooting at police officers during a chase.
