Alabama aims to get medical marijuana program started in 2024
Members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission say they want to get the state's medical marijuana program underway in 2024 after delays and legal disputes.
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Two Montgomery teenagers charged with capital murder
Montgomery police say they've charged two teenagers with capital murder.
17-year-old dies after being shot in Montgomery
A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot in Montgomery.
Petco closing store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
The national Petco pet store chain is closing its store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.
Firefighters: 36,000 gallons of water needed to put out electric car fire on Interstate 65
Firefighters with the Pine Level Fire Department say it took 36,000 gallons of water to put out an electric car fire on Interstate 65 in Autauga County.
Rabid kitten found in Autauga County
State health officials say a rabid kitten has been found in Autauga County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting.
Shoppers return to Montgomery stores looking for after-Christmas sales
After taking a day off for Christmas, many shoppers returned to stores in Montgomery on Tuesday, hoping to find after-Christmas deals.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2023
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2023. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Judge: Lawsuit challenging Alabama's transgender care ban for minors will move forward
A federal judge has declined to delay litigation challenging Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of inmate who died in Montgomery County jail
State investigators have released the name of the inmate who died in the Montgomery County jail.
8 ON YOUR SIDE : National average gas prices rise for the first time since September
Just in time for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, AAA says national average gas prices are going up.
Investigation underway after inmate dies at Montgomery County jail
Officials say around 10:00 p.m., the on-duty medical staff responded to the booking area concerning an inmate experiencing a serious medical condition.
State Troopers deliver teddy bears to children in Montgomery hospital
The "Trooper Bears" are teddy bears decked out in ALEA trooper attire.Â
Montgomery man arrested in deadly shooting
The shooting happened on December 3 around 2:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Lake Street.
Pike Road's Season of Giving benefits two River Region organizations
This year's drive brought in a total of 879 items, estimated at approximately $4,000.Â
Salvation Army of Montgomery distributes toys to over 1,000 children in the River Region
The donations were provided through Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive and other programs, like the Angel Tree.Â
Montgomery police searching for missing man
73-year-old Charles Allen Armstrong was last seen on December 17 around 6:00 p.m. in the area of Whiting Avenue.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
A man was shot and killed in the overnight hours Sunday in Montgomery.
Central Alabama synagogues receive bomb threats
The Jewish Federation of Central Alabama says six of its seven entities received bomb threats on Saturday morning.
Eclectic teenager killed in pickup truck wreck
A 17-year-old from Eclectic has been killed in a pickup truck crash.
Action 8's Magical Christmas Toy Drive another big success
The WAKA Action 8 Magical Christmas Toy Drive was another big success for the Salvation Army of Montgomery thanks to those of you who donated and to our community partners.
Ground broken for new hotel in Millbrook
The city of Millbrook has taken the next step on a huge new hotel project.
What's Happening: December 15-17
There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Christmas in the River Region this weekend!
11 people charged with machine gun offenses in Montgomery
Federal prosecutors say eleven people have been indicted on charges relating to possession of machine guns in Montgomery.
