Montgomery police say a body has been found near Eastern Boulevard. Montgomery police Lt. Tina McGriff told Action 8 News that police were called to the 3800 block of Eastern Boulevard just before 7PM last night. That location is near…
It was 73 years ago, on New Year's Day 1953, that country music legend Hank Williams died.
People gathered along West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery for the 21st Annual Lacey Boyd Parade.
Action 8 News has checked with the Montgomery Police Department on the number of homicides in 2025, and how the number compares with recent years.
The Montgomery Zoo has announced the public debut of four young ostrich chicks.
Action 8 News has woven together new interviews with archive video to tell the story of the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Shannon Paulk of Prattville in 2001, in the hopes that 2026 will be the year that we finally get answers as to who killed her and why.
People are remembering those lost in a Montgomery apartment fire.
As you plan your New Year's celebrations, Alabama State Troopers are also preparing to keep drivers safe this holiday.
A Montgomery man has been arrested on charges of arson in a domestic violence-related incident, according to fire investigators.
As you prepare to welcome 2026, the Montgomery Police Department has these reminders on how to stay safe and obey the law.
It happened around 8:17 p.m. Monday in the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive.
The River Region United Way is helping those displaced by the recent fire at the Woodley Terrace Apartments, which killed a man and two children.
The Montgomery Police Department says the crash happened Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at about 5:28 p.m. Officers were called to the intersection of Taylor Road and New Harvest Drive in reference to a three-vehicle traffic accident.
As most prepare to welcome 2026, a local family will be remembering a heartbreaking anniversary. Next year will mark 25 years since 11-year-old Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Prattville neighborhood and was later found dead. But a quarter-century later, her killer still has not been caught.
Montgomery police need your help solving a murder.
A west Montgomery native is bringing a new business to his side of the city.
The City of Montgomery has opened its warming center due to the cold temperatures that are expected.
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2025. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
It happened around 8:09 a.m. Sunday in the 3900 block of Woodley Road.
The event was held at the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity building on Walnut Street.
The funeral for 38-year-old Christina Chambers was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman.
Just in time for Christmas, two area families are seeing their homes come off the ground.
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery collected toys for 12 days at its multiple locations across the River Region.
The Salvation Army of Montgomery held its Distribution Day Saturday.
The Vance Law Firm and Action 8 News are paying it forward to another unsung hero in our community.
