Protest in Alabama House gallery; activist escorted out
The Alabama House of Representatives recessed after a protest broke out in the gallery over efforts to change Congressional district lines.
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Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case
Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center are in court to defend the civil rights group from charges it defrauded donors by failing to disclose that money would be paid to informants inside extremist groups.
Ibraheem Yazeed sentenced for murder of Aniah Blanchard
Ibraheem Yazeed, the man convicted of abducting and killing Aniah Blanchard in 2019, has been sentenced in Tuskegee.
25th Annual "Drive Fore Meals On Wheels" golf tournament held in Montgomery
The 25th Annual "Drive Fore Meals On Wheels" golf tournament has been held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville.
Coosada man sentenced to more than 10 years after federal drug, gun convictions
A Coosada man has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun charges.
Get ready to lace up your running shows for the 47th Annual Jubilee Runs
The 47th Annual Jubilee Runs will take place on Saturday, May 16 at Old Alabama Town.
Montgomery Rotary Club presents checks to Friendship Mission
The Montgomery Rotary Club has presented checks to Friendship Mission to help with its efforts in serving the homeless.
Student singers to be featured in this weekend's Capital City Choral Festival
The Capital City Choral Festival will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Montgomery.
WATCH: Severe storm brings flooding at Alabama State House
A severe thunderstorm brought a flash flood to the Alabama State House, which has become a common occurrence in recent years.
WATCH: Severe storm moves through Pike Road
Action 8 News has video and photos from Pike Road as the severe storms pushed through with heavy rain, high winds and hail this afternoon.
Prattville man charged with attacking off-duty officer in Montgomery Walmart
A Prattville man has been charged with attacking an off-duty police officer who was working in the Ann Street Walmart in Montgomery.
Montgomery City Council approves new city flag
The Montgomery City Council has adopted a new city flag to replace a flag that has been in place since 1952.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second arrest made in fatal shooting of Montgomery teenager
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in the fatal shooting of a teenager last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward increased in unsolved Montgomery murder case
The reward for information to help solve the 2020 murder of Keshon Gardner of Montgomery has just been increased.
Raccoon and fox found with rabies in our area
State health officials say a raccoon and a fox have been found with rabies in our area, prompting them to urge pet owners to keep their animals vaccinated against the disease.
Pike Road Schools names new superintendent
Pike Road Schools has named Dr. Jason Goodwin as its new superintendent.
Three shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that three people have been injured in a shooting on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Montgomery police investigating shooting on South Burbank Drive
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on South Burbank Drive that has left a man injured.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down, arrests are up
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says crime is down and arrests are up across the city so far in 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of fatal shooting victim in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man who died after being shot on East Delano Avenue.
2026 Joe Sewell Memorial Award winners announced
The winners of the Joe Sewell Memorial Awards for outstanding student achievement in Elmore County have been announced.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell denounces efforts to change Alabama's Congressional districts
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has held a news conference and rally outside the Alabama State House to denounce efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to redraw Alabama's Congressional districts.
Arc of Montgomery closes due to noncompliance
Cooper says over the last several months, an investigation was initiated and the Montgomery chapter failed to respond, comply or make corrections.
Who could be affected if there are special Congressional elections?
The Congressional redistricting effort going on in the Alabama Legislature could have some voters going to the polls for special elections later this year.
ALIEEP presents "The Blind + The Elephant"
The Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership is presenting "The Blind and The Elephant" on Friday, April 8 at Troy University's Davis Theatre in Montgomery.
