Action 8 unveils second Lifesaver Radar, located in Wilcox County
Severe weather coverage has taken another leap forward with the debut of Action 8's second Lifesaver Radar. This radar is in Wilcox County.
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Alabama Senate votes to give Gov. Kay Ivey more control of Veterans Affairs
The Alabama Senate has voted to give the governor the power to appoint the head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has awarded nearly $120,000 in grants to several local groups.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 21-23
The State of Alabama wants you to prepare yourself and your property for the spring severe weather season.
Juvenile injured in Montgomery shooting
Police have not specified where the initial shooting occurred.
Montgomery City Council Approves Resolution for Percy Julian High School Infrastructure
The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution needed for the construction of traffic signals and roadways needed for the new high school.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Wes Allen to run for lieutenant governor
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen says he will run for lieutenant governor.
Montgomery police investigating man's shooting death
Montgomery police are investigating a man's shooting death.
New Kids Count data book released on economic well-being of Alabama's children
The non-profit group called Voices for Alabama's Children has released its 2024 Kids Count data book on children's economic well-being in the state.
Woman charged with stealing $30,000 from Marbury football booster club
Prattville police say a woman has been charged with stealing $30,000 from the football booster club at Marbury School.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual parade to honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which had been postponed due to weather issues in January, has been held in downtown Montgomery.
Report: Three tornadoes hit our area over the weekend
The National Weather Service says it has confirmed three tornadoes that hit our area over the weekend.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Dallas, Perry and Montgomery counties
Cleanup is underway in several counties in our area after severe storms blew through late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Montgomery woman wanted on felony warrants for bank fraud
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rhashema Shantae Shackleford AKA "Rhashema S. Deramus".
Cleanup underway after severe storms cause damage in the River Region
Macon East Academy in Cecil was one of those areas hit hard.Â
Overnight storms leave tens of thousands without power in our area
Alabama Power says tens of thousands of its customers in our area, and more than 100,000 statewide, woke up without power Sunday morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: YouTubeTV, Paramount reach deal to keep CBS, other channels on streaming service
YouTubeTV and Paramount, the owner of CBS and other TV channels, have reached a new contract deal.
Woman seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A woman has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.
Valentine's Day brings "Day of Love" weddings galore in Montgomery
Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love III took time on Valentine's Day to perform wedding ceremonies in what he calls the "Day of Love."
Wetumpka to welcome new business downtown
The owner of Grove Station has announced the bakery, market and restaurant will be moving from Tallassee to downtown Wetumpka.
Winners of Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest announced
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we want to congratulate a lucky couple who won Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest!
Montgomery man killed in head-on crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a head-on crash just outside of the city limits.
Alabama House wants to speed up Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates
A bill that would speed up Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates.
Republicans, Democrats in Alabama support ban on machine gun conversion devices
A bipartisan group of mayors, lawmakers and law enforcement officers in Alabama have endorsed a public safety package that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.
New health center opens in Montgomery for people 60+
People who are ages 60+ now have access to a brand new state-of-the-art healthcare center in Montgomery.
