Six finalists announced for Montgomery school superintendent position
Montgomery Public Schools has announced the names of six finalists for the vacant school superintendent position.
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What's Happening: February 28-March 2
If you're looking to celebrate Mardi Gras this weekend, there are plenty of places to go in the River Region!
Alabama Port Authority Breaks Ground on Montgomery Intermodal Facility
State and local leaders say the facility will strengthen Montgomery’s position as a key logistics center.
Two people killed in overnight apartment fire in Montgomery
An adult and an adolescent boy have been killed in an apartment fire in Montgomery.
Police Chase Ends in Crash, Injuring Two in Montgomery County
The chase that started in Prattville continued down multiple busy streets in Montgomery before the Camry collided with an 18-wheeler on U.S. 231.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Hit-and-run driver in Prattville leads officers on chase that ends in crash in Montgomery County
Action 8 News is following the story of a hit-and-run wreck in Prattville that has turned into a police chase which ended in a crash in Montgomery County.
Street Psychiatry Clinic Brings Mental Health Care to Montgomery’s Homeless
Dr. Rutland finds his patients under bridges, beside abandoned fast-food restaurants, and in makeshift homes built from tarps.
Bull injures person in Eclectic
A person has been injured by a bull in Eclectic, according to the fire department.
Advocates push for Medicaid expansion in Alabama
Advocates gathered at the Alabama State House urging lawmakers to reconsider their long-held reluctance to expand Medicaid, saying the decision is hurting both working families and health care providers.
Alabama Senate approves ban on Glock gun switches
The Alabama Senate has approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that can make semi-automatic weapons fire like machine guns.
Montgomery Housing Authority breaks ground for new homes at Columbus Square
The Montgomery Housing Authority has broken ground for 60 new housing units at Columbus Square downtown.
Montgomery police make homicide arrest
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a homicide case from earlier this month.
ONLY ON ACTION 8: One-on-one interview with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is sitting down to talk about the first several weeks of the Trump administration and her goals for the people of Alabama.
Deatsville man pleads guilty to securities fraud involving his mother
A Deatsville man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his mother, prosecutors say.
Millbrook woman charged with attempting to elude police, DUI
Millbrook police say a woman who is a repeat DUI offender has been arrested for attempting to elude officers and for another DUI charge.
Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after fatal shooting
Montgomery police want to find the person responsible for a fatal shooting.
Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit announces new arrest figures
The Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS) has announced new arrest figures for Montgomery.
CAMPAIGN 2026: State Auditor Andrew Sorrell to run for secretary of state
Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has announced that he will run for secretary of state, which will be an open seat in the election.
Two people killed in crash on Taylor Road in Montgomery
Two people have been killed in a two-car crash on Taylor Road in Montgomery.
Temple Beth Or Hosts 20th Annual Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market
At 9 o'clock Sunday morning. people were already lined up to purchase the homemade traditional Jewish dishes.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: More details released about assault on Montgomery police officer during traffic stop
Action 8 News has confirmed that a Montgomery police officer has been injured while on duty during a traffic stop.
River Region students enjoy STEAM Fun Day at Trenholm State Community College
Organizers say it is a fantastic way to show children how exciting science can be.
Residents, local leaders express thanks for Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Residents, local government leaders and emergency management agency officials are already expressing their thanks for Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County.
People learning more about Wetumpka impact crater
The 28th annual Impact Crater Tour is giving people a chance to learn more about the meteor that changed the landscape forever.
Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit over COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment claims in Alabama
People left waiting for months on their unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama must be able to sue the state over the delay, the U.S. Supreme Court says.
