Chris' Famous Hotdogs, landmark Montgomery restaurant, sold to new owner
Chris' Famous Hotdogs, the oldest restaurant in Montgomery, has been sold to a new owner who will take over the 108-year old landmark later this month.
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ONLY ON 8: Hear from the winners of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery enters first weekend after suspending open container ordinance downtown
Montgomery's downtown entertainment district no longer allows visitors to walk around with alcoholic beverages, in response to last weekend's mass shooting.
Montgomery police make fourth arrest in October 2024 murder
Montgomery police have announced the arrest of a fourth suspect in a fatal shooting that happened nearly a year ago.
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs celebrates 80th anniversary
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has hosted an 80th anniversary luncheon to commemorate eight decades of service to Alabama’s veterans and their families.
CrimeStoppers golf tournament raises thousands to fight crime
CrimeStoppers has held its annual golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course at Capitol Hill in Prattville.
Pike Road Intermediate School holds fall festival
The Pike Road Intermediate School has hosted a fall festival last night.
Investigators seeking help solving murder of Tuskegee teen found dead in Montgomery
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help in solving the murder of a Tuskegee teenager who was found dead in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in Montgomery mass shooting
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in connection with the October 4 mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of two people and left twelve others injured.
What's Happening: October 10-12
Celebrate the 32nd Annual Cotton Festival in Eclectic this weekend, or take part in plenty of other fun events happening across the River Region!
Faith and Blue Prayer Service held in Montgomery
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has hosted a Faith and Blue Prayer Service at First Baptist Church on Perry Street.
Beacon Center holds retreat for first responders
The Beacon Center has held a retreat for first responders to help them relax after the violent weekend in Montgomery.
Lifesouth opens second blood center in Montgomery
Lifesouth has opened a second community blood center in Montgomery.
Local family among those in the military who won't be paid due to government shutdown
Heather Campbell lost her job over the summer because of federal funding cuts. Her husband serves as an officer at Maxwell Air Force Base, but now he’s facing the prospect of missing his next paycheck because of the government shutdown.
Three killed in four-vehicle crash in Millbrook
Millbrook police are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left three people dead and two others injured.
Two-person tandem team with Alabama ties wins Great Alabama 650
Bobby Johnson and Matt Taylor crossed the finish line at Fort Morgan around 11:51 p.m Thursday.
ONLY ON 8: Day 6 of the Great Alabama 650
We are six days into the country's longest paddle race and we are already close to having a winner.
Tuskegee University names new police chief
Chief Kareem Easley takes over from Joshua Phillips who was relieved of duty in September.
City of Montgomery planning Veterans Day celebration
The City of Montgomery is making plans for a Veterans Day Celebration that will featuring Maj. Gen. (Retired) Clyde A. “Lou” Hennies.
Alabama Department of Transportation awards grants to improve airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to help improve 27 airports.
Youth Mentor Urges Unity, Action After Downtown Montgomery Mass Shooting
The three took cover behind the hot dog cart as gunfire continued.
ONLY ON 8: Day 5 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery City Council member calls for delay, review of upcoming gun show
Montgomery City Council member Marche Johnson says she wants an upcoming gun show to be delayed and reviewed following the mass shooting that left two people dead and a dozen injured, some critically.
Governor, mayor talk to each other about Montgomery mass shooting
Gov. Kay Ivey and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have now had a conversation regarding the mass shooting that killed two people and left 12 others injured, some critically.
