24-hour event helps ham radio operators prepare for emergencies
MARC's Field Day brings together many of the club's 125 members to practice making contacts in worst case scenarios.Â
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Benefit ride held for woman who was paralyzed during shooting
Dozens of drivers revved up their engines Saturday to raise money for a local woman who was hit and paralyzed by gunfire on Atlanta Highway in April.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: ASE Credit Union restores access to network
In an abundance of caution, all branch locations were closed Saturday.
Union Springs man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Pike Road
The crash involving a commercial vehicle happened around 10:15 a.m. Friday on Alabama 110 near the 9 mile marker.
City of Wetumpka breaks ground on new shopping center
The River Town Center is said to be a cornerstone of economic development on the west side of Wetumpka.
MPD: Woman dead in city's latest homicide
Once they arrived, they found 39-year-old Amanda Warmack, of Montgomery, with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.Â
ONLY ON 8: Home damaged in shooting, no injuries reported
Officers responded Thursday just before midnight to the 500 block of County Downs Road after receiving a call of a shooting.Â
Montgomery County deputies searching for wanted fugitive
43-year-old Christina Bordner physically assaulted another person with a knife. Bordner failed to appear in court on those charges.Â
Investigators seek identity of 3 suspects who robbed a business in Montgomery
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers say the three suspects robbed the business in the 1500 block of Jackson Ferry Road on Tuesday, February 6.
What's Happening: June 21-23
You can take in a full range of fun activities throughout the River Region as you welcome the first weekend of summer!
Eight electric vehicle chargers unveiled at Montgomery Whitewater
The Montgomery County Commission has unveiled eight new electric vehicle chargers at Montgomery Whitewater, with the help of some other groups.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in murder of 12-year-old girl in Montgomery
A second suspect has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Montgomery.
Montgomery police searching for suspects in business robbery
Montgomery police are investigating a business robbery and need your help identifying the suspects.
$1,000 reward offered in Montgomery shooting that left man dead, three injured
A $1,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of solving a shooting in Montgomery that left a man dead and three others injured.
Former Montgomery Police Chief applies for police chief position in Austin, TX
Former Police Chief Darryl Albert is one of 32 people who have applied to be the next chief of police for the Austin Police Department.
Montgomery's "Front Line Hero" doctor sheds light on rampant shootings, police shortage
A physician recognized as a "Front Line Hero" by the City of Montgomery for his efforts battling the COVID pandemic says there were 15 shootings treated in local emergency rooms just last weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Teen charged with capital murder in 12-year-old girl's death
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Montgomery.
National Monument to Freedom dedicated in Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative celebrated Juneteenth by dedicating the National Monument to Freedom in EJI's new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery.
Autauga County Commission: Sheriff's jail evacuation was unnecessary
The Autauga County Commission says that the sheriff's evacuation of the county jail due to health and safety concerns was unnecessary.
June 19 marks Juneteenth federal holiday
For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.
Alabama native, baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93
The Giants center fielder, with his signature basket catch, was one of the game’s greatest and most beloved players.
Montgomery citizens show up and speak out about crime at daytime city council meeting
Continued violence across Montgomery - including 3 separate shootings on Monday that killed a man and injured 2 others - was foremost on the minds of all who attended.
Five people from Montgomery, Prattville and Notasulga indicted for sex trafficking
Five people from Montgomery, Prattville and Notasulga face an eight-count indictment for sex trafficking and related offenses.
Africanized Honeybees found in Alabama
State agriculture officials say Africanized Honeybees have been found in two Alabama counties, but action is being taken to keep them from spreading.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward up to $40,000 in Montgomery triple homicide
ACTION 8 UPDATE: The reward is now $40,000 to help solve a triple homicide at Tienda Los Hermanos, a grocery store on Troy Highway in Montgomery.
