ACTION 8 UPDATE: Elmore County middle school student who collapsed at school is improving
The middle school student in Elmore County who collapsed at school on Tuesday is now showing signs of improvement.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man shot, killed on Zelda Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Zelda Road at about 12:30 this afternoon.
Court Records: Man in U.S. illegally is charged with kidnapping in Elmore County
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man who is accused of being in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kidnap a teenage girl in Elmore County.
Montgomery family travels to New Orleans to honor their beloved son's memory and bring his body back home
In one of the most moving moments in the hour-long service, the names of the 14 victims who died in the attack were read aloud as a candle was carried down the aisle representing each person and placed on the altar.
Montgomery police arrest suspect in October homicide
Jackson is accused of killing 22-year-old Eldren Wright on October 23 in the 1000 block of Liberty Square Drive.
Jim Graboys named permanent Montgomery police chief
James "Jim" Graboys has been named Montgomery's permanent police chief.
Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery to close; nearly 500 people to lose jobs
Big Lots has announced that it will be closing its distribution center in Montgomery, which will result in the loss of 491 jobs.
Man dies after four-vehicle wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has died after being injured in a four-vehicle wreck in December.
Montgomery man killed in New Orleans terror attack to be honored in Louisiana on January 8
A Go Fund Me has been set up to help with funeral expenses for Drew Dauphin who was killed in the terror attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses the political landscape in Alabama in 2025
Flowers gives his predictions about the Alabama Legislature's 2025 session and other political hot topics.
Interfaith Montgomery service unites multiple religions as they worship together
People from many different religions gathered Sunday afternoon in the Capitol City to pray, sing, and worship together.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman charged following incident at the Montgomery Regional Airport
A woman faces charges after an incident involving gunfire inside the Montgomery Regional Airport.
Montgomery police release 2024 homicide numbers
The Montgomery Police Department has released its 2024 homicide numbers to Action 8 News.
20th annual Lacey-Boyd Parade celebrates West Montgomery
Folks gathered in West Montgomery for a New Year's Day tradition -- the annual Lacey-Boyd Parade.
Capri Theatre Director Martin McCaffery looks toward retirement at end of 2025
Capri Theatre Director Martin McCaffery has led this historic Montgomery landmark for 40 years, but 2025 will be his final year before retirement.
Montgomery police searching for suspect wanted in two robberies
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect wanted for two robberies.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Attorney General Steve Marshall rules out run for governor
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he won’t run for governor, removing his name from the list of possible candidates eyeing the highest state office.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 13 tornadoes confirmed statewide
The National Weather Service has confirmed that 13 tornadoes touched down statewide over the weekend, including nine in our area.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2024
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2024. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags lowered in memory of former President Carter
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that flags throughout Alabama be flown at half-staff for 30 days in memory of former President Jimmy Carter.
Storm damage reported in Montgomery County
Action 8 News has received several reports of damage in Montgomery County from the overnight storms.
Salvation Army Church burglarized on Christmas
Capt. Thomas Johnson said the break-in was discovered Friday, but it appears to have taken place on the evening of December 25.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Remains of missing Montgomery woman found in Georgia
The remains of a Montgomery woman who had been missing since June have been found in upper northwest Georgia, south of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
MPD: Man injured in Friday shooting
The shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. in the 1400 block of Aaron Street.
Opening date set for new Dutch Bros location in Prattville
Officials say the new drive-thru coffee shop located at 1874 E. Main Street will open to the public on Tuesday, December 31.
