Two people arrested in contraband investigation at Staton Prison in Elmore County
Two people are under arrest after a contraband investigation at Staton Prison in the Elmore County community of Elmore.
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Local leaders remember life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson touched many lives in our part of Alabama over the years. He is being remember by local leaders after he died at the age of 84.
Vigil for a man on death row held at the Alabama Governor's Mansion
Dozens of people show up for a vigil at the Alabama Governor's Mansion to support a man on death row.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge dismisses lawsuit Autauga County sheriff filed against county commission
A lawsuit that Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell had filed against the Autauga County Commission over conditions at the jail and other issues has been dismissed.
Parade, Pledge Signing to Mark Higher Education Day in Montgomery
The Higher Education Day parade will feature mascots, marching bands, flags and students representing Alabama’s 14 public, four-year universities.
Sixth Annual Kite Festival Brings Multicultural Celebration to Montgomery
Community members are encouraged to bring their own kites to the sixth annual Kite Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Montgomery man charged in Millbrook city court incident
A Montgomery man has been arrested after an incident inside a Millbrook city courtroom.
Fire damages Montgomery apartment building
A fire has left a Montgomery apartment building with damage.
Hundreds come out to Mardi Gras in downtown Montgomery
Mardi Gras festivities came to downtown Montgomery on Saturday.
Two men shot on South Union Street in Montgomery
Two men have been injured after being shot on South Union Street in Montgomery.
‘You’re Not in This Alone’: Statewide Organizations Collaborate to Better Serve Victims of Violent Crime
The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission hosted the summit to establish a statewide network to help victims of violent crime.
Man convicted of attempted murder in Montgomery
A man has been convicted of attempted murder after a shooting at a Montgomery convenience store.
What's Happening: February 13-15
There's plenty to do in the River Region this weekend as we celebrate both Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day!
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Montgomery
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Montgomery to speak about her political career, her book and her whirlwind run for the White House in 2024.
Reaction to officer-involved shooting in Dannelly Pines neighborhood in Montgomery
The quiet Dannelly Pines neighborhood of Montgomery was the scene of an officer-involved shooting between a suspect and an ALEA agent this week.
Woman injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 10:37 a.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of Cotton Court.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect involved in shooting with ALEA agent dead; agent expected to recover
The suspect involved in a shooting in Montgomery that also left an ALEA special agent shot has died from his injures, ALEA has announced.
Goldfish Swim School in Montgomery offering free lessons for infants 4 to 8 months
Officials with the swim school say the program is ideal for families looking to give their children a head start in water proficiency while creating memorable bonding moments.Â
Gov. Kay Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act was one of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, which will now provide new legal protection for children from child predators.
Alabama Senate considering bill to put restrictions on police chases
A public hearing has been held on an Alabama Senate bill that would restrict police chases in the hopes of preventing deadly wrecks.
ALEA special agent shot in Montgomery
Action 8 News was on the scene in west Montgomery where an ALEA special agent was shot Wednesday evening.
Wetumpka’s Mardi Gras Festival Promises Fun for the Whole Family
The Mardi Gras Festival is taking over downtown Wetumpka this Saturday, February 14.
Montgomery man arrested on domestic violence charges
CrimeStoppers says a tip has led to the arrest of a Montgomery man wanted on domestic violence charges.
Man charged in multiple robberies in Montgomery
The incidents took place between January 26 and February 10.
