Alabama legislation to protect IVF providers moves toward final approval
The House of Representatives voted 81-12 for the bill that now returns to the Alabama Senate.
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Sen. Katie Britt prepares for the national stage as she delivers the Republican response to the State of the Union Address
After only a year in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party.
CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 Democratic, Republican primaries heading to runoffs
Both the Democratic and Republican primaries in the newly-redrawn U.S. House District 2 are heading to runoffs.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Montgomery County voters renew tax for schools
Voters in Montgomery County have approved a renewal of a tax to support schools in the county.
CAMPAIGN 2024: State and local election results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Legislative committees approve protect for in vitro fertilization providers
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to shield in vitro fertilization providers from the fallout of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for in vitro fertilization providers
Alabama lawmakers are nearing approval of immunity legislation to shield providers from the fallout of an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.
Interstate 65 chase ends with crash in Prattville
A Montgomery man faces charges after a chase that started on Interstate 65 and ended with a crash in Prattville.
Montgomery man charged in 2023 murder
Police have charged a Montgomery man with a murder from last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey offers reward in Montgomery explosive device investigation
Gov. Kay Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved with the explosive device that was detonated outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery judge's son has bond hearing on attack charges
The son of Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick has had a bond hearing on charges that he attacked his father, leaving the judge seriously injured.
Teams announced for FCS Kickoff football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery
Teams have been announced for the 10th annual FCS Kickoff game, to be played at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Women in Blue campaign puts spotlight on Colorectal Cancer Awareness month
During the month of March, twenty Women in Blue will help raise money and awareness about colorectal cancer.
What's Happening: March 1-3
The Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is this weekend's biggest event, but there are also other things to do across the River Region!
Alabama Legislature addressing in vitro fertilization bills
Alabama lawmakers are considering bills that would address a state supreme court ruling that has caused some fertility clinics to suspend services.
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt to deliver Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has been chosen to deliver the Republican Party's response to President Biden's State of the Union address.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed waives fine and fees that are more than 10 years old
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has signed an executive order that eliminates many municipal fines and fees that have been unpaid for more than ten years.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for identity theft, cashing stolen checks
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud and identity theft.
Elmore County judge appointed to Alabama appeals court
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed an Elmore County judge to a seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
Dining for Charities: Alzheimer's Association gets $1,813 check
Action 8 News is presenting another Dining for Charities check to a local non-profit.
Rally held at Alabama State House as people urge lawmakers to act on fertility treatments
The rally comes after three of the largest fertility clinics in the state paused in vitro fertilization services following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that stated that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Alabama Secretary of State gets you prepared to go to the polls
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to make sure you are prepared to head to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 5.
Montgomery man shot and killed on South Court Street
A man has been shot and killed on South Court Street in Montgomery.
Alabama House approves school choice bill
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved Gov. Kay Ivey’s school choice bill, which now goes to the Alabama Senate.
