Gov. Kay Ivey declares September 4 as "College Colors Day" in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has welcomed college mascots from across the state to the Alabama Capitol as she proclaimed College Colors Day for Friday, September 4.
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What's Happening: August 28-30
You can pay tribute to Dolly Parton, take part in an online auction and enjoy college football this weekend in the River Region!
Proposed Alabama car tag to honor Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library
As tributes pour in around the world for Dolly Parton, you have the chance to show your love for her right here in Alabama.
Hyundai Power Transformers makes major donation to Montgomery students
Hyundai Power Transformers has made a major donation to students at the Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies magnet school.
19 new firefighters graduate from Montgomery Fire/Rescue Training Program
Nineteen new firefighters have graduated from the 20-week Montgomery Fire/Rescue Training Program.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for string of armed robberies
A Montgomery man has been sentenced 25 years in federal prison for his role in a series of armed robberies targeting businesses throughout Montgomery.
Red Lobster closing Montgomery restaurant location
Action 8 News has confirmed that Red Lobster will be closing its longtime Montgomery location early next month.
Proposed Chipotle in Montgomery to go before planning commission
The proposal is to take the old Starbucks in the 6500 block of Atlanta Highway and modify it for a new location.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank launches "Breakfast Stack Challenge"
Hunger is a sad part of life for too many people in our area, but there's a new way you can help curb hunger, especially as people start their day.
Tuskegee University celebrates receiving $1 million donation
Tuskegee University has received a huge donation that's given to only a dozen colleges across the country.
Man charged with string of burglaries at downtown Montgomery businesses
Montgomery police have charged a man with a series of burglaries at downtown businesses.
Troy University Montgomery to host suicide prevention conference
As colleges and universities address the growing need for student mental health support, Troy University will present a conference designed to prevent suicide.
State of Alabama activates new emergency notification system
The State of Alabama has activated a new emergency notification system that will work alongside TV and radio stations to warn residents of life-threatening disasters.
Alabama getting $144 million in grants for rural healthcare
Alabama's rural healthcare programs and institutions will be sharing 138 grants, worth a total of more than $144 million.
Man charged with possession of child sex abuse material
The MCSO Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit initiated the investigation after receiving information of suspected illegal images involving children from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ICAC Task Force.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Names of people involved in fatal wreck on I-85 in Montgomery released
Montgomery police have now released the names of the two people killed and one person injured in a crash on Interstate 85.
Former St. James star named starting quarterback at Arkansas
Football season is getting closer, and no matter your favorite team, you may want to also pull for the Arkansas Razorbacks this year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police make arrest in death of Alabama State University student
Montgomery police have charged a man with murder in the death of an Alabama State University student.
U.S. Air Force technology conference opens in Montgomery
The 43rd Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (DAFITC) training and education conference is underway in Montgomery.
Man killed in Coosa County crash
A man has been killed in a single-car crash in Coosa County.
State surplus property auction underway
The state is holding an online surplus property auction through Sunday, August 30.
Alabama State University releases identity of student who died at off-campus facility
Alabama State University has announced the death of a student.
Two killed in fiery wreck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
Two people have been killed and another injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Man sentenced for cashing stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area
A man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks in the Montgomery area using false identification.
