One woman killed, one seriously injured in Sunday shooting in Montgomery
Another deadly weekend in the Capitol City after a fatal shooting claims the life of one woman and seriously injures another.
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Juneteenth celebrated at Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery
Juneteenth was celebrated at the Rosa Parks Museum in downtown Montgomery.
Millbrook police arrest two Montgomery women following chase, crash
Two Montgomery women face charges after Millbrook police say they led them on a chase, which ended when they crashed.
No Kings rally held outside the Alabama Department of Archives and History in downtown Montgomery
Groups called the Alabama Resisters of Indivisible, Montgomery 50501 Freedom Fighters and The Democratic Socialists of America held a No Kings rally in front of the Alabama Department of Archives and History building in downtown Montgomery.
Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Alabama River in downtown Montgomery
The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival is back on the waters of the Alabama River in downtown Montgomery for the 11th year.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Montgomery community activist joins governor's race
Montgomery community activist Ja'mel Brown has announced he's running for governor.
Wetumpka's River Jam Music Festival postponed
The River Jam Music Festival in Wetumpka has been postponed.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law.
What's Happening: June 13-15
It's Father's Day weekend, with plenty of activities to do with the father or father figure in your life!
Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization gets input on regional safety action plan
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization has held a public meeting at City Hall to get community feedback on its Regional Safety Action Plan.
Montgomery Zoo welcomes military for annual appreciation day
The Montgomery Zoo hosted its 31st Annual Military Appreciation Day, treating military members and their families to all kinds of fun.
Alabama National Guard unit deploying to Romania
An Alabama National Guard unit from our area is deploying to Romania.
Fire damages home in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home.
United Methodists vote to close 27 churches, some in our area
The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church held its annual meeting this week, voting to close 27 churches in its district.
Former Alabama veterans commissioner sues Gov. Kay Ivey for defamation and wrongful termination
The former head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gov. Kay Ivey of wrongful termination and defamation.
New Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sits down with Action 8 News
After about two months on the job, Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sat down with Action 8 News to discuss his plans for improving the school system.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of man found shot to death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been shot and killed in the Western Hills area of the city.
Montgomery Public Schools to host farmers market, seeking vendors
Montgomery Public Schools will soon host a farmers market and is looking for vendors to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables.
Midtown YMCA adds Esports lounge
The Midtown YMCA in Montgomery is leveling up by adding a new Esports lounge for people who enjoy playing sports electronically.
Golfers raise money, awareness of domestic violence at tournament in Greenville
Golfers got the chance to help raise awareness about domestic violence and support abuse survivors across our area at a golf tournament in Greenville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Federal judge dismisses former Montgomery police chief's lawsuit against city, mayor
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit that former Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley had filed against the city and Mayor Steven Reed.
Donation From Leadership Montgomery Class Boosts Local Summer Camp
Strong Foundation plans to expand the use of the computers beyond summer camp.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell helps introduce bipartisan legislation to address doctor shortage
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) are introducing a bipartisan bill they hope will combat the doctor shortage.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama executes man for the 1988 beating death of a woman he dated
Gregory Hunt was convicted of killing Karen Lane in Cordova, a woman he had been dating for about a month, according to court records.
Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new secretary for Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Gov. Kay Ivey says she will appoint Ami Brooks to serve as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
