TICKLED PINK: Montgomery County Sheriff remembers colleague he lost to cancer
As Action 8 News celebrates Tickled Pink and breast cancer survivors, we want to pause to honor the precious lives that were lost.
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Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announces retirement
Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has announced that he is retiring, after holding the position for 10 years.
Pedestrian killed in accident on Troy Highway
Maj. Coleman said the driver was not injured.
HURRICANE HELENE: Category 4 storm makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend
Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.
Alabama executes man convicted of killing three in the country’s second nitrogen gas execution
A man convicted of killing three people in 1999 has been executed by nitrogen gas by the state of Alabama.
What's Happening: September 27-29
If you're in the mood to celebrate this weekend, we have plenty of places for you to do it!
Montgomery Cancer Center unveils mobile screening unit
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday for a new state-of-the-art mammography unit called HOPE.
Montgomery Chamber calls for MPS to be put under state intervention following superintendent's resignation
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is asking that Montgomery Public Schools be put under state intervention following the recent resignation of School Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown.
Alabama preparing to carry out the second nitrogen gas execution in the U.S.
Alabama is preparing to execute Alan Eugene Miller by using nitrogen gas.
Montgomery man convicted of federal drug conspiracy
A federal jury has convicted a Montgomery man of drug conspiracy involving an operation to bring cocaine to Montgomery from Texas.
Judge blocks one part of new Alabama absentee ballot restrictions
A federal judge has blocked part of a new Alabama law limiting help with absentee ballot applications, saying it violates the Voting Rights Act.
HURRICANE HELENE: Livestock shelters open in Montgomery, Troy
Livestock shelters have been opened in Montgomery and Troy for livestock, including horses and cattle, being evacuated before Hurricane Helene hits the Gulf Coast.
Lawmaker has new support for bill that would introduce state penalties for guns converted into automatic weapons
Dozens of states across the country - including Alabama's neighboring state of Mississippi - have banned devices known as switches because they are commonly used in mass shootings.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins to remain in position
Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., has rescinded his retirement plans and says he will continue in his position.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints Chris Beeker, III, to Alabama Public Service Commission
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Chris Beeker, III, to the Place 2 seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission to fill the term of his father.
Hundreds of art lovers attend MMFA's Fall Festival
MMFA's Fall Festival had an art market with more than 30 vendors, as well as live music, art demos, and food trucks.
ClefWorks & Christchurch present Baroque Trios Concert in Montgomery
An evening concert recently in Montgomery brought musicians from Florida to perform beautiful music using a violin, harpsicord, and cello.
Pedestrian killed in early morning accident on I-85
Maj. Coleman says the driver of the vehicle, a 2013 Dodge Ram, was not injured.
Former Montgomery mail carrier sentenced for mail theft, fraud
A former postal carrier from Montgomery has been sentenced for mail theft and fraud in federal court.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank receives over $300,000 donation from Publix
The donation will be used to expand its reach in it's 35-county service area.
Montgomery woman wins big on Wheel of Fortune
Congratulations Kimberly Lige on your big win!
Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit releases latest crime stats
The Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit has released its first set of crime stats since its inception in June.
Family: Victim in Montgomery hit and run dies from injuries
The family of 24-year-old Quanterious Thompson said he passed away Thursday.
Students in Pike Road learn the dangers of social media
The Georgia Washington campus held two assemblies with the boys attending the first one and the girls attending the second.
What's Happening: September 20-22
You can celebrate the first weekend of fall with all sorts of outdoor events happening throughout the River Region!
