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Celebrate the new year with events throughout the area

Action 8 News has a list of some ways that you and your family can celebrate the new year.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge blocks Alabama's medical marijuana dispensary licenses

A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies.

Crime

Montgomery police have warning about celebratory gunfire on New Year's holiday

Montgomery police have issued a warning to those who plan to fire guns as they celebrate the new year.

Montgomery Metro

Christmas gift reaction in Montgomery goes viral on social media

The emotional reaction to a Christmas gift goes viral -- when video of the response is posted on social media. Soon to be 16 year old London Milton of Montgomery -- got the car…

Montgomery Metro

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.

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.

Montgomery Metro

Petco closing store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery

The national Petco pet store chain is closing its store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.

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Montgomery Metro

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.

Montgomery Metro

Rabid kitten found in Autauga County

State health officials say a rabid kitten has been found in Autauga County.

Crime

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in shooting

Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting.

Montgomery Metro

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.

East Alabama

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.

Montgomery Metro

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.

Montgomery Metro

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.

Montgomery Metro

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.

Montgomery Metro

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.