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.
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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.
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.
WATCH: Mobile County teen wins 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
Jones also took home preliminary awards in fitness, talent and interview.
Tornado hit near downtown Wetumpka five years ago
Friday marks the fifth anniversary of the EF-2 tornado that hit near downtown Wetumpka.
Prattville woman shot and killed in Montgomery
A Prattville woman was found shot to death in Montgomery on Friday afternoon.
Alabama death row inmate wants federal appeals court to block his execution by nitrogen gas
An attorney for an Alabama inmate set to be the nation's first person ever put to death by nitrogen gas asked a federal appeals court Friday to block the upcoming execution using the “untested methods.”
I-TEAM COLD CASE: The disappearance of Lakira Goldsmith
A $10,000 reward is being offered to help find Lakira Goldsmith, who vanished in 2018.
Another Chick-fil-A coming to Montgomery
Another Chick-fil-A restaurant will be built in Montgomery.
What's Happening: January 19-21
Despite the cold weather, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this weekend in the River Region.
DYW Contestants and Host Moms Enjoy Lunch at Cattlemen's Association
The contestants get to share the experience of being away from their friends and family as they get ready for the upcoming finals and only have each other and their host families to lean on for support.
Montgomery planetarium to reopen next week
City of Montgomery officials tell Action 8 News that the grand reopening event will take place on January 27.
Fire officials urge residents to use safety precautions when using space heaters
Officials say to also only use a space heater if its at least 3 feet away from combustible materials, such as furniture, bedding and curtains.
Two arrested in Montgomery County homicide
The fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, January 13 on Riverside Road in Montgomery County. Riverside Road is near Wares Ferry Road.
EJI founder Bryan Stevenson talks about what lies ahead
The Equal Justice Initiative's new anti-poverty programs will continue, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery is set to open this spring.
2024 Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program to take place this weekend
The Class of 2024 Program will take place Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 at Frazer Church in Montgomery.
Distinguished Young Women join Kiwanis Club for Lunch
This week the contestants are preparing themselves for the preliminaries and finals that will be taking place this weekend.
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visits Montgomery non-profit
Su also spoke at the AFL-CIO-s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference later that day.
