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Action 8 News i-Team: 25 years later, still no answers on who killed Shannon Paulk
August 16, 2026, marks 25 years since 11-year-old Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Prattville neighborhood and was later found dead. A quarter-century later, her killer has still not been caught.
WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner makes history
If you heard a familiar voice calling the Montgomery Biscuits game, it was WAKA Action 8 Sports Director Lindsey Bonner, who also made history.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered serious injuries after being shot in Montgomery.
31st Annual Buckmasters returns to Montgomery
The annual Buckmasters Expo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, giving hunting, fishing and outdoor lovers a place to see the latest gear and watch some exciting events.
Iconic Chris' Hotdogs celebrates dramatically improved health score
Chris' Hotdogs is a landmark Montgomery restaurant institution that has not only celebrated 100 years in business, but now a dramatically improved health score.
Special U.S. flag display for vision-impaired veterans unveiled in Montgomery
Members of five chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution have unveiled a U.S. flag display at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center for visually-impaired veterans.
What's Happening: August 14-16
A Montgomery tradition is back! It's time for Buckmasters weekend!
River Region United Way launches 2026 fundraising campaign
The event brought together local leaders and supporters to showcase its "United is the Way We Thrive" campaign.
Guardian Credit Union awards grants to teachers in the area
Guardian is also getting ready for its annual professional women's golf tournament.Â
Brantwood Children's Home to hold annual golf tournament benefiting children
Brantwood Children's Home will be having its "Fore the Love of Our Children" Golf Tournament on September 3 starting at noon at Robert Trent Jones at Capitol Hill in Prattville.Â
Former ADOC inmate arrested on contraband charges
The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 19 pounds of marijuana and $30,000 in cash.
Area high school football teams take precautions in extreme heat
Action 8 News stopped by Pike Road High School's football practice to see how they are making sure players and staff members are safe when outside.Â
Copper theft spike leaves Montgomery businesses with thousands in damage
Five businesses targeted in less than a week. A crime that can net thieves just a few dozen dollars is costing Montgomery businesses thousands.
Montgomery organization to hold fundraiser benefitting people with disabilities
Independent Rights & Resources is holding the Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.Â
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra helps bring music to children in the River Region
Children in the program receive instruction from highly trained teachers in the areas of the violin, viola and cello.
Man wanted in Montgomery on domestic violence-related charges
Police say 53-year-old Kenneth Renard Hale is accused of repeatedly stalking and harassing a former partner.
ONLY ON 8: Political analyst Steve Flowers reacts to Tuesday's primary election results
Political analyst Steve Flowers says now that the Tuesday is over, the attention turns to the November 3 general election.
1 dead, 1 injured in Autauga County crash
It happened around 9:39 p.m. Wednesday on I-65 near the 190 mile marker, approximately 10 miles north of Prattville.
ADPH warns to take precautions in extreme heat
Anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.
Doug Jones talks to voters in town hall in the Capital City
Action 8 News is covering Campaign 26, and as we get closer to the November midterms, the governor's race in Alabama is heating up.
Indictment adds defendant and charges in case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The second superseding indictment, which was unsealed Wednesday, charges 59-year-old Heidi L. Beirich, of Palm Springs, California, along with the SPLC, with new charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank.
Montgomery police officer relieved of duty after off-duty incident
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after she was charged in an off-duty incident.
School year begins for students in Autauga County
Students in Autauga County Schools are among the latest to start the new school year.
