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Montgomery police make arrest in string of car break-ins

Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a long series of car break-ins that happened earlier this summer.

Daughter of Civil Rights pioneer Fred Gray dies at 68

Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray has announced the death of his eldest daughter Deborah Gray, who was the managing director of the Tuskegee History Center.

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State of Alabama to appeal ruling forcing state senate districts to be redrawn

The State of Alabama plans to appeal a federal judge's order to swiftly draw new state Senate districts for next year's legislative elections.

Crime

Nine sentenced in cocaine trafficking conspiracy running from Mexico to Alabama

Nine people, including some from Montgomery, Deatsville and Union Springs, have been sentenced on federal charges involving a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.

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Montgomery Biscuits, City of Montgomery to establish Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at Riverwalk Stadium

The Montgomery Biscuits, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the City of Montgomery say they'll create a Negro Leagues museum at Riverwalk Stadium.

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Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis prepares for another term in office

Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis is preparing for his fourth term after winning the mayor's race this week.

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See the story of the Tuskegee Airmen come to life on stage

This weekend, you have the unique opportunity to watch the story of the Tuskegee airmen come to life on stage.

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Buckmasters Expo collects money, food at 30th annual event

This year's 30th annual Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery brought thousands of people together who love the outdoors and want to help their community.

Crime

Montgomery Public Schools substitute teacher facing child sex-related charges

A substitute teacher in Montgomery Public Schools is facing child sex-related charges.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: New arrest made in Montgomery shooting that left woman paralyzed

An additional arrest has been made by Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office investigators in a shooting that left a Montgomery woman paralyzed.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in Carmichael Road homicide

Montgomery police have arrested a man in a fatal shooting that happened on Carmichael Road.

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Minneapolis School Shooting: Mobile Archdiocese issues statement; Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered

The Archdiocese of Mobile has issued a statement in response to the mass shooting at a Roman Catholic school in Minneapolis, while Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags lowered in memory of the victims.

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New Alabama Wildlife Center car tag design unveiled

The Alabama Wildlife Center has unveiled a design for a new specialty car tag, but it needs people to commit to buying it before it can be produced.

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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

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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.