Warm weather brings blooms to peach trees in Chilton County
The burst of warm weather has caused peach trees to bloom in Chilton County, but growers will remain on guard for March's unpredictable temperatures.
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Former longtime Montgomery Parks and Recreation Director Wiley Steen dies at 76
Former longtime Montgomery Parks and Recreation Director Wiley Steen has died at the age of 76.
Kilby correctional officer, wife arrested
Officials say Mario Grant has resigned his position with the ADOC.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers' analysis of efforts to change law on fertility treatments
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers is speaking on the chances that a bill to address fertility treatments in Alabama will be approved by the Legislature.
House Democratic Caucus supports bill to change law on fertility treatments
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is pushing back against the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on in vitro fertilization.
Explosive device detonated outside office of Attorney General Steve Marshall
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says an explosive device was found outside his office over the weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: $1,000 reward offered in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run case
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to help find the driver who struck and killed a woman in Montgomery.
Court documents: Montgomery judge stabbed multiple times before being shot
Court documents obtained by Action 8 News release new details into the shooting of a Montgomery judge.
Montgomery judge seriously injured in domestic incident
Judge Johnny Hardwick was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound and other injuries that were described as serious. His son has been charged.
Alabama Senate approves bill targeting college diversity efforts
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to prohibit universities, schools and public entities from maintaining diversity and inclusion offices or funding initiatives that teach what some call “divisive concepts.”
Maxwell AFB celebrates 20th anniversary of Starbase Maxwell
A U.S. Department of Defense youth outreach program -- provides STEM opportunities for 5th grade students throughout the River Region. Starbase Maxwell held an open house Friday to celebrate the program's 20th anniversary. The Starbase…
Alabama Legislature looking to protect in vitro fertilization
Alabama lawmakers have begun looking for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services after a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under existing state law.
Montgomery students get first-land lesson on civil rights history
Some students in Montgomery Public Schools got the chance to learn first-hand what it was like growing up in the city during the Civil Rights era.
Alabama Kidney Foundation kicks of Kidney Walk campaign
The Alabama Kidney Foundation is kicking off its Kidney Walk campaign.
Montgomery police make arrest in fatal stabbing
A Montgomery man has been arrested in a fatal stabbing.
What's Happening: February 23-25
The weather will be nice this weekend for you to enjoy all sorts of events in the River Region!
Death investigation launched after child found in pond on EastChase Parkway
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation after a boy died after being found in a pond on EastChase Parkway.
Former Wetumpka firefighter sentenced to 30 years in prison
A former Wetumpka firefighter has been sentenced to three decades behind bars following his guilty plea to child sex-related charges.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: UAB hospital puts hold on in vitro fertilizations after Alabama Supreme Court decision
UAB hospital in Birmingham has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children.
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith to be released from prison
Former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith will soon be released from prison following a plea agreement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery hit and run
A female pedestrian has been killed in a hit-and-run in Montgomery.
Car, train collection of late Montgomery businessman up for auction
A one-of-a-kind collection of cars, trains and other memorabilia sits inside a warehouse in Montgomery, and it's going up for auction.
Upgrades made to Lagoon Park in time for Blue Gray Tennis Tournament
The City of Montgomery has announced upgrades to Lagoon Park just in time for this weekend's Blue Gray Tennis Tournament.
Gov. Kay Ivey plants tree, awards student in Arbor Day celebration
Gov. Kay Ivey, along with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association, are celebrating Arbor Day at the Alabama Capitol.
