Girl injured in shooting near Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery
A girl under the age of 18 was shot on a street off of Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery on Monday afternoon.Â
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Missing Montgomery 16 year old's family pleads for information from the public
Local lawmakers joined the family of 16 year old Michael Anthony Cole, Jr. Monday afternoon to show their support and offer resources to help in the search for the missing teen.
Town Hall meeting held for residents in State House District 74
Some Montgomery residents gathered at the Chisholm Community Center Sunday afternoon to discuss issues in their neighborhoods.
Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims, Sr. installed as Pastor at Historic Dexter Church
Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims, Sr. began his tenure in November of last year and is now officially Dexter's 29th pastor.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
A man has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
16 year old boy missing in Montgomery since Thursday
Friends and family members are desperately searching for 16 year old Michael Cole Junior, who has been missing in Montgomery since Thursday, Jan. 25
Fire on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery damages four businesses
Montgomery firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged four businesses early Sunday morning.
Tallassee High School hosts 17th annual Capitol City Classic Show Choir Competition
More than 3,000 parents, teachers and students attended the two-day Capitol City Classic show choir competition hosted by Tallassee High School at MPAC.
Place your bids at state surplus property auction
The State of Alabama is offering you the chance to bid on items it no longer needs at a surplus property auction.
What's Happening: January 26-28
Even if you have to dodge some raindrops, there's still plenty to get out and do in the River Region this weekend!
Alabama executes Kenneth Smith with nitrogen gas, the first time the method has been used in the U.S.
Kenneth Smith's execution by nitrogen hypoxia marked the first time that a new execution method has been used in the U.S. since lethal injection was introduced in 1982.
Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival & Parade Postponed
Officials with the Millbrook Revelers tell Action 8 News that the festivities will now take place on Saturday, February 3.Â
Local men speak about prostate cancer following the death of Dexter King
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men excluding skin cancer which is why early detection is so important
Wienermobile to make several stops in the River Region
Officials with the iconic hot dog on wheels tell Action 8 News that it will make several appearances starting Thursday.Â
Deputies seek suspect in violent business robbery in Hope Hull
Lowndes County Sheriff's deputies want to find the suspect in a business robbery in Hope Hull that turned violent.
Vatican-affiliated Roman Catholic charity makes urgent appeal to stop "barbarous" Alabama execution
The Rome-based Sant’Egidio Community has lobbied for decades to abolish the death penalty around the world.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Former Wetumpka firefighter pleads guilty to child sex charges
A former Wetumpka firefighter has pleaded guilty to several child sex-related charges.
Alabama non-profits receive mental health grant aimed at helping veterans
Non-profits and higher-education institutions will receive funding through the Supporting Alabama's Veterans Grant program.
Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
The third of the Kings' four children, Dexter King was named for the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery.
Saint James School mourning the loss of student killed in an accident
School officials are asking for prayers for the Carroll family and the entire Saint James community.Â
Man dead in Montgomery vehicle accident
Police and fire medics were called Friday around 9:44 p.m. to the area of Jackson Ferry Road and Forbes Drive regarding an accident.
Pedestrian killed in hit & run accident in Montgomery identified
Montgomery police have released the name of the man killed in a fatal hit & run accident.
Local group makes donation to Montgomery warming center
The group donated blankets, warm clothing, snack bags, personal hygiene bags, fruit, canned goods, and items for hot foot preparation.
Author and radio host discusses how the Birmingham jazz scene impacted American music
Montgomery native Burgin Mathews returned to discuss his new book about how jazz in Birmingham helped shape American music
Montgomery boy recovering after accidentally shooting himself
Police say the boy accidently shot himself in the 6400 block of Atlanta Highway.
