Families flock to splash pads to beat the heat
Summers are always hot in Alabama, but with temperatures now reaching close to triple digits, parents are flocking to splash pads with their children in order to cool off.
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Second suspect arrested in Montgomery gunfight
A second person has been arrested in a Montgomery gunfight.
Ivey Announces Over $25.9M for Economic Development in 15 Alabama Communities
A significant portion of the $25.9 million is directed toward sites in Central Alabama.
Trial date set for man charged in Aniah Blanchard murder
The trial date has been set for the man charged in the death of Aniah Blanchard.
Montgomery police looking for robbery suspect
Montgomery police need your help finding a robbery suspect.
Judge stays scheduled Alabama execution to evaluate if inmate is competent
The judge said the execution of David Lee Roberts will be on hold until a report from the Alabama Department of Mental Health is finished.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Montgomery
A pedestrian has been struck and killed by a car in Montgomery.
Man Injured in Saturday Night Shooting on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
The unidentified man was shot Saturday night just before midnight in the 2400 block of East South Boulevard.
Faulkner University Hosts Back-to-School Bash for Montgomery Area Students
Students were given handwriting tips — including how to write in cursive — and learned basic skills such as how to tie their shoes.
Montgomery Students Receive Free School Supplies at Several Saturday Events
Organizations across Montgomery are helping students gear up for class by providing free school supplies.
Gun Buyback Event Held at Montgomery Church
Participants received cash in exchange for their firearms.
Montgomery residents arrested in Millbrook burglary
Franklin and Brockman are in the Elmore County Jail on a $42,000 bond each.Â
Montgomery firefighters battle early morning house fire
Firefighters were called around 5:41 a.m. Saturday to a home at the corner of Oak and Ridgecrest streets.
Pedestrian dies in Montgomery crash
It happened around 8:14 p.m. Friday in the area of Eastern Boulevard and I-85.Â
Man arrested in Montgomery gunfight; more arrests are likely
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 6800 block of Atlanta Highway.
Chilton County man convicted of rape
A Chilton County man has been convicted of rape in the first degree.
What's Happening: July 25-27
We have a backpack full of back-to-school events happening in the River Region this weekend!
Montgomery Christian School showing off renovations at new home on Vaughn Road
Action 8 News is getting a sneak peek at Montgomery Christian School's new building before the start of the school year.
Wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby dies
We have sad news from the Alabama political world. The wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has died.
Montgomery Public Schools planning Back to School Bash
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that it's planning a Back to School Bash to get students excited about the start of a new school year.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses Alabama races for governor, U.S. senator
Our Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers shares his insight on Alabama’s races for governor and U.S. senator.
Millbrook attorney arrested on child pornography charges
A Millbrook attorney has been arrested on several charges of distributing child pornography.
One dead, one injured in pickup truck crash in Elmore County
One man is dead and another has been injured in a pickup truck crash in Elmore County.
Ribbon cut on new inclusive playground in Pike Road
The ribbon has been cut for the new inclusive playground in Pike Road.
7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop opens first Montgomery location
A ribbon cutting has been held for the first 7 Brew coffee shop in Montgomery.
