Child hit by car while walking to school in Millbrook
A 13-year-old boy has been hit by a car while walking to school in Millbrook.
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Woman assaulted near Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery
A woman is recovering from an assault which happened late Saturday morning near Blount Cultural Park.
Eugene's Hot Chicken coming to downtown Montgomery
Officials say the goal is to open the restaurant by the end of 2025.
Alabama Legislature approves bill to give pregnant women more access to health care
Alabama legislators have unanimously passed a bill to speed up access to Medicaid for pregnant women, as more states across the South try to lower high maternal and infant mortality rates.
Montgomery County man sentenced to life in prison
A Montgomery County man convicted of killing a man and violently assaulting two others will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Crump Center in Montgomery reopens after renovations
Montgomery Crump Community Center is reopening follow a huge renovation project.
Rivers of Alabama Day celebrated in Montgomery
Rivers of Alabama Day is being celebrated in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature approves regulations to help small pharmacies
Alabama lawmakers have voted to put new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to curb the closure of small pharmacies across the state.
Most families applying for Alabama's new school vouchers have children in non-public schools
The Governor's Office says families have submitted applications that represent more than 36,000 students who are seeking school vouchers.
Two brothers charged with killing 17-year-old in Montgomery
Two brothers have been charged with capital murder in the killing of a 17-year-old in Montgomery.
Montgomery County Board of Education selects new superintendent amid controversy
Byrd, who served as superintendent of Selma City Schools, was selected with four yes votes votes over one other finalist.
Construction company owner enters Pike Road mayor's race
Construction company owner Mark Spurlin is challenging longtime Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone in this year's city elections.
Prattville man arrested for sexual assault
Police say around 8:00 a.m. Sunday, officers were flagged down about a sexual assault that had just occurred at a park.
Twins arrested in Prattville shooting incident
According to court records, the shooting incident happened around 3:40 p.m. on December 23, 2024.
Victim in North Montgomery shooting in March dies
Action 8 News reached out to a spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department regarding the delay in notification.
South Montgomery County road closed due to collapse from floodwaters
Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area at this time.
WAKA Action 8 News takes home 3 trophies at 2025 ABBY Awards
The ABBY Awards are held annually in Birmingham and recognizes the best in television and radio across the state.
Gov. Ivey hosts 6th Annual Easter Egg Rolll
About 100 kids and their families and guardians attended the event.
ADOC Corrections Officer Trainee arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband
ADOC says the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be pending.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim identified in weekend homicide
Officers and fire medics responded around 9:42 a.m. Saturday to the 0 block of Mose Harris Street after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
World's Largest Bounce House coming to the Capital City
The Big Bounce America Tour will roll into Montgomery April 12-13 at Crawford Arena Fields.
Pinwheels planted to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect
You can find the pinwheel garden at 200 Monroe Street through the month of April.
Juvenile male killed in Montgomery shooting
The fatal shooting happened around 7:12 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane.
Second person arrested in Autaugaville deadly shooting
Both King and Lewis are in the Autauga County Jail facing a murder and attempted murder charges.
