NBA Star JaMychal Green Honored for Giving Back to Montgomery
NBA star JaMychal Green was honored during Tuesday night’s city council meeting for his generosity and commitment to helping the Montgomery community.Â
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Gov. Ivey signs bill to overhaul Veterans Affairs board, names commissioner
Brigadier General Newton's appointment is effective Wednesday, March 19.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim dies in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of Meadow Ridge Lane.
Reward Increased for Information About Assault and Robbery of Montgomery Business Owner Jim Massey III
Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering $5,000, and Mr. Massey is matching another $5,000Â for information that leads to the identity of the suspects.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman involved in officer-involved shooting that injured 2 others identified
An Elmore County Sheriff's Deputy and a woman were injured in a shootout that also left a third person hurt.
City of Montgomery to remember 60th anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march
The City of Montgomery has several events planned to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march of 1965.
Town hall meetings planned for two remaining candidates for superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
You are invited to take part in two town hall meetings that will feature the two remaining candidates for superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools.
Man charged with bringing drugs onto prison property in Montgomery County
A man is charged with bringing drugs onto the property of the Montgomery Women's Facility state prison on Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery County.
History of WAKA Action 8
It was March 17, 1960, that Action 8 first signed on the air to serve our part of Alabama.
Montgomery firefighters battle fire at apartment building
Montgomery firefighters have battled a fire at an apartment building.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire near Taylor Road
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire near Taylor Road this morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Storm deaths reported in Alabama, including in Plantersville
At least two deaths have been reported in Alabama after yesterday's severe weather, including in our area.
Millbrook woman charged with stabbing Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries
A Millbrook woman is facing charges after police say she stabbed a Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Power outage reports
Here are the latest power outage numbers in our area.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Storm damage in Alabama
Action 8 News is getting photos of storm damage from across the state.
Reminder: Montgomery Whitewater postpones events due to severe weather threat
Montgomery Whitewater has postponed its spring season kickoff events due to the severe weather threat.
Elmore County, Selma, Troy storm shelter information
More storm shelters are preparing to open for the severe weather threat.
Deatsville man arrested after incident involving state trooper on Interstate 85
 A Deatsville man has been arrested after an incident involving a state trooper on Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.
SLE Rodeo begins with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, and it has arrived with a parade through downtown.
City of Montgomery opening storm shelters
The Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency says two shelters will be open in the city in advance of this weekend's severe weather threat.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Know your Alabama county map
When you see weather warnings on Action 8, it's helpful to know where you are located. Our map of Alabama counties can help.
Execution date set for Alabama inmate convicted of Chilton County killing
The State of Alabama has set an execution date for a man who dropped his appeals and asked to be put to death for the 2010 rape and murder of a woman in Chilton County.
Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for severe weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend's severe weather.
