State hopes to bring awareness, money to Alabama's "First Road"
Byler Road is as old as Alabama, authorized by state lawmakers in 1819, to bring settlers to the western part of the state.
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12th annual Big Buck Photo Contest underway
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is again showcasing the whitetail deer hunting available in the Black Belt’s 23-county footprint with the 12th year of its Big Buck Photo Contest.
ALEA releases Halloween safety tips
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released a list of helpful safety tips and a link to the online sex offender registry, so parents can take steps to help keep their children safe at Halloween. Â
New Peace Garden unveiled in memory of slain MPD detective
Pughsley was killed by her former boyfriend in a domestic violence shooting in 2020.
Alabama State's special teams shine in 31-16 win over Alabama A&M
The victory is the third straight for Alabama State, which posted wins over Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State after snapping a string of three straight losses.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday dropped his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls.
Montgomery Lions Club holds annual Chili Cookoff in Downtown Montgomery
Proceeds from the 20th annual Chili Cookoff benefited outreach programs across Montgomery.Â
Man stabbed on South Capitol Parkway in Montgomery
The victim's injuries are said to be non-life threatening.
Juvenile injured in Montgomery shooting
The shooting happened Friday around 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Hall Street.Â
MPD: Man injured in Friday night shooting
MPD Spokesperson Lt. David Wise tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Celina Place.
LACEUP: Week Nine high school football highlights and scores
Here are the results for Week Nine of high school football.
MGM breaks ground on electric aircraft chargers
Airport officials say MGM is the first airport in the state to have the BETA chargers.Â
Action 8 Update: Alert canceled for missing Dadeville woman
Police say Barbara Jeffers was last seen on October 27 in Dadeville.
Students from Saint James School spend the day giving back
Several students took time away from the classroom to help lend a hand at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank and the Montgomery Zoo.Â
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church names new pastor
The historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., once served, has named a new pastor.
Action 8 Update: Two of the defendants in Riverfront Brawl receive plea deals
It took seven hours to hammer out plea deals between prosecutors and two of the five defendants charged in the Riverfront Brawl.
Dr. Fred Gray speaks at Faulkner University
Civil rights attorney Dr. Fred Gray, who represented Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks, spoke at Faulkner University in Montgomery.
Montgomery Biscuits hold annual Halloween Fan Fest
In addition to trick or treating on the concourse, kids also had the chance to ride the train on the field.Â
What's Happening: October 27-29
Looking for something fun to do during the last weekend before Halloween?
Action 8 Update: 15-year-old arrested in Carter Hill Road fatal shooting
Police and fire medics were called just before 11:00 a.m. to the 3500 block after receiving a report of a person shot.Â
One person injured in Montgomery shooting
The shooting happened around 5:00 p.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of West South Boulevard.
Police: Millbrook mother arrested after newborn baby tests positive for cocaine
Millbrook police say they've taken a woman into custody after her newborn baby tested positive for cocaine.
Elmore County Schools releases information in Wetumpka High School assault
Officials say a total of six students were identified as participating in the assaults on six other students.
Montgomery County circuit judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern's lawsuit against state treasurer
Birmingham Southern College sued Boozer, claiming that he unfairly denied it a $30 million state loan.
Republican Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
Johnson, of Louisiana, was picking up support from most all Republicans anxious to put the past weeks of tumult behind and get on with the business of governing.
