CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
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CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
Fairground fire in Montgomery won't stop fair this fall
A fire at the fairgrounds one month ago destroyed all of the equipment and tools used to set up for the Alabama National Fair.
Montgomery City/County EMA Director Christina Thornton prepares for retirement
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency Director Christina Thornton is in her final weeks before retirement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two missing children in Montgomery
The Amber Alert for two missing children in Montgomery has been cancelled.
Life of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy remembered at memorial service
Family, friends and colleagues of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Jermyius Young gathered Monday for a memorial service to celebrate his life.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Family of woman shot on Atlanta Highway releases statement
The family of a woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery on Friday has released a statement on her medical condition.
Woman killed after being hit in the head by a dumbbell
Police have charged 41-year-old Derrick Wilson, of Montgomery, with one count of murder.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police say a fatal shooting has led to a death investigation
Police say their initial investigation prompted a homicide investigation; however, new evidence has adjusted their probe into a death investigation. Â
Montgomery man killed in weekend shooting
26-year-old Ronel Gomez, of Montgomery, was shot and killed around 9:42 p.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in Tallassee shooting
The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street.Â
Olympic trials held at Montgomery Whitewater
Athletes from around the world were in Montgomery to compete in Olympic trials at Montgomery Whitewater.
Crawfish Boil to fight autism celebrates 20 years in Montgomery
Easterseals of Central Alabama held its annual crawfish boil to fight autism at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday.
Flimp Festival celebrates the arts in Montgomery
Artists and artists-at-heart came out to explore The Flimp Festival at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts this weekend.
Man shot on Perry Hill Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Perry Hill Road that left a man injured.
Man shot on Highland Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured.
Woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
A woman was injured after being shot on Atlanta Highway Friday afternoon. At least one other vehicle was also hit by bullets.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks on interim police chief
Action 8 News asked Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed about interim Police Chief John Hall and what residents can expect in the future.
Mayors of Montgomery, Selma hold anti-crime summit
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., are coming together to host a summit to fight violent crime in their cities.
Alabama Ethics Commission member resigns after making campaign contributions
A member of the Alabama Ethics Commission has resigned after acknowledging that he might have broken a state law by making campaign contributions.
Alabama House approves bill to define sex based on reproductive systems, not identity
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would define who is considered a man or a woman under state law, saying it must be based on reproductive systems and not gender identity.
Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of a Montgomery man
The fatal shooting happened around 10:39PM on November 21 in the 3400 block of Fountain Circle.
