Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay nearly $370,000 for schemes targeting the elderly
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud that targeted the elderly.
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Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are "children" under state law
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a ruling critics said could have sweeping implications for fertility treatments.
14-year-old charged with setting Montgomery house on fire
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with arson after a house fire in Montgomery.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers' analysis of Alabama gambling and school choice bills
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has expert insight into the prospects of the gambling and school choice bills up for debate in the Alabama Legislature.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve 2023 Montgomery homicide
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a man's murder.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 23-25
Get ready for severe weather season by purchasing storm supplies and equipment during Alabama's state sales tax holiday weekend.
Man arrested in Montgomery shooting that left one person dead, three others injured
Montgomery police have arrested a man after a shooting Sunday morning left one person dead and three others injured.
Two people die after Montgomery house fire
Two people have died after being injured in a house fire in Montgomery.
Man dies after being shot in Montgomery; Another man injured
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a shooting.
Alabama State announces Paterson Court Digital Technology Center
Alabama State University has announced the creation of the Paterson Court Digital Technology Center.
$6 million in grants presented to local child abuse and neglect prevention agencies
Grants totaling $6 million have been presented to local child abuse and neglect prevention organizations.
Autauga County Sheriff's Office holding fundraising rodeo
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is holding a rodeo this weekend in Autaugaville to help raise money for its operations.
What's Happening: February 16-18
If you like getting out to eat, there are plenty of places to go this weekend in the River Region!
Lawsuit: First nitrogen execution was a "botched" human experiment
An Alabama death row inmate has filed a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions, arguing that the first person in the nation put to death by that method shook violently for several minutes in “a human experiment that officials botched miserably.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
Montgomery police have announced they are launching a homicide investigation following the death of a shooting victim.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 18-year-old charged in 16-year-old's shooting death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they've now charged a fourth suspect in a teenager's murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling bills pass Alabama House
The Alabama House has approved gambling bills that move on to the Senate and possibly to the November ballot for voters to decide.
Montgomery man charged with six counts of reporting false incidents
Prattville police say a Montgomery man who works for the Montgomery Police Department faces six counts of falsely reporting incidents.
Alabama Senate votes to change archives oversight after LGBTQ+ lecture
State senators also approved legislation that would allow local government officials to dismiss library board members they appointed if they become displeased with their performance.
Casino and lottery proposal swiftly advances in the Alabama Legislature
The proposed constitutional amendment will need 63 votes to win approval in the 105-member Alabama House of Representatives.
Equal Justice Initiative unveils Rosa Parks statue in downtown Montgomery
A statue honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks has been unveiled at the Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Plaza in downtown Montgomery.
School choice supporters gather at Alabama State House
A crowd of school choice supporters rallied outside the Alabama State House on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to pass a school choice bill this session.
Alabama lottery, casino bill heads to first test in House committee
Casino and lottery legislation is headed to its first test in the Alabama Legislature as supporters aim to get the proposal before voters this fall.
Alabama Senate approves absentee ballot restrictions
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to restrict assistance with absentee ballot applications, a measure Republicans said is needed to combat voter fraud but that opponents argued would discourage voting.
Saint James Head Football Coach Neal Posey steps down
Saint James School said an immediate search for its new head football coach is underway.
