Baskin-Robbins to open ice cream parlor in Wetumpka
Action 8 News is covering Elmore County, where another new business is coming to Wetumpka.
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Montgomery prepares for 2025 ESPN 'Red Tails Classic' at Cramton Bowl
In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen and the enduring legacy of HBCU excellence, the City of Montgomery will host the 2025 ESPN Red Tails Classic on Sunday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl
Mayor's Races: Many local incumbents win re-election
Most of the cities in our area have posted their unofficial final election results. In many cases, mayors have won re-election, but that's not the case everywhere.
2025 City Elections: Local Results
Here are the results from the 2025 city elections that were held throughout the area:
Suspects point guns at Attorney General's agent
A man and woman are in custody after they pointed a gun at an agent with the Attorney General's Office.
Suspect charged in 2024 Montgomery homicide
It happened around 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in the 4600 block of Virginia Loop Road in Montgomery.
U.S. Air Force DAFITC 2025 conference underway in downtown Montgomery
The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower 2025 training and education conference is underway in downtown Montgomery.Â
Dunkin' closes two Montgomery locations
Dunkin' has closed two of its five locations in Montgomery.
Montgomery woman dies after crash
A Montgomery woman has died after a two-car crash.
Alabama records first measles case since 2002
State health officials say a child has become Alabama's first measles case since 2002.
Child Protect holds inaugural Charity Court Classic
All of the money raised supports the work of Child Protect, such as forensic interviews, trauma informed counseling and family advocacy.
Town of Pine Level donates money to volunteer fire department
The Town of Pine Level approved the $33,000 contribution to the volunteer firefighters earlier this month.
ASF's "Over the Rainbow" Gala raises money for education programs
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival held its annual fundraiser gala Saturday night at Wynlakes Country Club.
Federal judge rules Alabama Senate district violates Voting Rights Act, orders new map
The ruling said the court will redraw the districts if the state does not do so in time for the 2026 elections.
"Hog Days of Summer" brings barbecue, music to downtown Montgomery
The money raised goes back to non-profits in our area.Â
TJMaxx coming to Wetumpka
City officials say an opening date will be announced once it becomes available.Â
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead.
Fire at vacant Montgomery hotel under investigation
Investigators from the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department are looking into the cause of a fire at a vacant hotel.
Male struck, killed by car in Montgomery
A male has been struck and killed by a car in Montgomery.
College football returns to Montgomery with ESPN FCS Kickoff Classic
College football returns to Montgomery with the ESPN FCS Kickoff Classic.
Elmore County man found guilty in death of his son
Kristopher Matthews will be sentenced by Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley on September 18, 2025.
Montgomery man arrested on charges of firing into police officer's vehicle
Montgomery police have charged 22-year-old Zachery McQueen with attempted murder and firing a gun into an occupied vehicle.
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims Friday, August 29 as College Colors Day
Gov. Kay Ivey has welcomed college mascots from across the state to the Alabama Capitol as she proclaimed College Colors Day.
Pike Road cuts ribbon on new Center for History Culture and Art
People in Pike Road are celebrating the opening of the town's Center for History, Culture and Art.
