Montgomery celebrates Veterans Day with downtown parade, ceremony
The city of Montgomery celebrated veterans and those still in uniform with a huge Veterans Day celebration.
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Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Montgomery
The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.
Montgomery man dead in city's latest homicide
The fatal shooting happened around 11:02 p.m. Saturday in the 2900 block of Birmingham Highway.
Jones man dies in Autauga County crash
The crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. Saturday on Autauga County 45.
Pike Road Intermediate School honors veterans at annual breakfast
Over 60 veterans from the town attended the breakfast.
Elmore County students launch weather balloon as part of International STEM Day
The balloon was launched from Wetumpka, climbed to over 80,000 feet before it burst and landed near Opelika.
Local chefs compete at 8th annual East Family YMCA Wing Festival
The 8th annual East Family YMCA Wing Festival brought all types of chefs together to show off their skills.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing runaway teen found safe
15-year-old Madison Gary-Kemp was last seen around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home in Montgomery.
What's Happening: November 8-11
You can honor veterans this weekend and take part in plenty of other activities happening in Montgomery and the River Region!
ADOC correctional officer arrested for sex crimes against inmate
Brantley is currently being held in the Elmore County Jail without bond pending an Aniah's Law hearing.
Ainsworth launches Alabama Aerospace and Defense Council
Alabama now has a new Aerospace and Defense Council.
Montgomery City Council changes contract rules for mayor
The Montgomery City Council has made a change in how the mayor can enter into contracts without its approval.
Autauga County school leaders release statement after tax hike defeat
The statement said the focus now shifts to balancing the budget by cutting money to various programs and cutting major expenses through possible school closures and layoffs.
Autauga County voters turn down tax hike for schools
Voters in Autauga County have said no to raising taxes to make improvements in their public schools.
Democrat Shomari Figures wins election to U.S. House in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District
Democrat Shomari Figures wins election to U.S. House in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
Republican Gary Palmer wins reelection to U.S. House in Alabama's 6th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Gary Palmer has won reelection to the U.S. House seat representing District 6.
Republican Sarah Stewart Wins Alabama Chief Justice Seat
Republican Sarah Stewart defeated Democrat Greg Griffin in the Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice race.
CAMPAIGN 2024: State and local election results
Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
Retiring Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker attends final meeting
One of Montgomery's most well-known political leaders is calling it a career.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Figures and Dobson in heated battle in redrawn U.S. House District 2
Voters in Alabama's second Congressional district will decide who will represent the district that was redrawn after a lengthy legal battle that drew national attention and could provide a rare opportunity for Democrats to flip a seat in the Deep South.
Former Alabama State Sen. Jimmy Holley dies at 80
Former Alabama State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Elba has died at the age of 80.
Macon East Academy holds its annual Holiday Market
All of the money raised goes back to Macon East Academy.
Christmas on the Square helps kick off holiday shopping season
The Christmas event raises money for Pike Road Schools.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Presidential Election Day is underway
It is Election Day in Alabama and across the country, as voters choose a new president and decide which party will control both houses of Congress.
All lanes now open on I-85 North at Line Creek
Crews will continue working on the southbound lanes for up to the next 18 days.
