Montgomery man seriously injured in hit and run while walking home from work
After Thompson was hit by the cars, his grandmother says someone called 911 and firefighters from Fire Station 12 responded to the scene, but MPD never did.
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Montgomery man killed in I-65 crash
The fatal crash happened on I-65 near the 173 mile marker, approximately three miles south of Millbrook.
Suspect who called in threat into Montgomery VA hospital identified
Barnett is charged with Making Terroristic Threats and Rendering False Alarm to a Hospital.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Harassment case dismissed against Alabama Department of Transportation director
A judge has dismissed a harassment charge against Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper after a man who accused Cooper of threatening him said he no longer wanted to pursue the case.
Montgomery City Council approves budget that includes pay raises for police, city employees
The Montgomery City Council has approved a fiscal 2025 budget that includes pay raises for sworn police officers and all other city employees.
Montgomery County Commission approves fiscal 2025 budget
The Montgomery County Commission has approved a budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which starts October 1.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect who threatened Montgomery Veterans Affairs facility receiving mental health treatment
Investigators say the person who threatened the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System facility on Perry Hill Road in Montgomery is now receiving mental health care.
Juvenile injured in Montgomery hit and run
Police say the driver fled the area before officers arrived on the scene.
14-year-old charged in death of a Montgomery man
The unidentified teenager was identified as the suspect in the June 27th shooting death of 67-year-old Holloway Vason.
What does the new manager have planned for Montgomery's Eastdale Mall?
Eastdale Mall has been a Montgomery staple for 47 years, so what does its new manager have planned?
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers to hold gun buyback event
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers will hold a gun buyback event on Saturday in Montgomery.
Montgomery County school board meets for the first time following superintendent's resignation
Members of the Montgomery County school board have met following the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown. The board voted to accept the resignation.
Autauga County Schools hold first community meeting on proposed ad valorem tax increase
Voters will head to the polls on November 5.
Montgomery Oyster Festival returns to the Capital City
This is the second year for the festival.
Montgomery Habitat for Humanity holds volunteer day
The volunteers were on hand to help sort items at the discount store.
11-year-old Prattville student charged for making terrorist threats online
This is the second juvenile arrested in Prattville related to social media posts.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office demonstrates illegal gun switches
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has demonstrated how switches can be used to turn some weapons into illegal machine guns.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police identify homicide victim
Montgomery police have identified the victim who was shot and killed Saturday.
Montgomery Chamber: Resignation of Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent "a serious blow"
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has released a statement regarding the resignation of Montgomery Public Schools Supt. Dr. Melvin Brown.
Lawsuit claims Alabama voter purge targets naturalized citizens
Voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit over a policy they claim is illegally targeting naturalized citizens for removal from voting rolls ahead of the November election.
Billingsley man dies in Chilton County crash
The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. Saturday on Chilton County 5, approximately one mile south of Jemison.
Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns
Action 8 News has confirmed that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown has resigned.
Hueytown man found guilty of plotting to murder a federal prosecutor
A sentencing hearing for Black is scheduled for December 12, 2024.
2nd defendant sentenced in death of Montgomery teen
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Keontae Davidson was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the brutal death of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon.
What's Happening: September 13-15
Now that Hurricane Francine is out of our area, there are plenty of things to check out this weekend in the River Region.
