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11 arrested in Montgomery County sex sting operation

Action 8 News brought you a live news conference as Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and other officials announced the arrests of 11 men in a sex sting operation.

U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross announces resignation

U.S. Attorney for Alabama's Middle District Jonathan Ross has announced his resignation.

7th Annual Hog Days In Downtown Montgomery

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Hog Days of Summer BBQ & Music Festival brings crowds to downtown Montgomery

This is the 7th year Hogs Days of Summer has returned to downtown Montgomery.

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Tie and Doll collects thousands of pounds of food for hungry school children in Montgomery

6,500 pounds of food was donated during Tie & Doll's Stuff the Truck food drive on Saturday.

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What's Happening: August 23-25

If you love barbecue, we have the weekend event for you!

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Prattville mayor addresses concerns over condemned house

Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie is taking time to address rumors on social media regarding a condemned house.

Motorcyclist killed in Autauga County crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with an SUV in Autauga County.

Crime

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man pleads guilty to setting off bomb outside the Alabama attorney general's office

The man charged with setting off a bomb outside of the office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has pleaded guilty in federal court.

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DAFITC conference returns to the Capital City

The three-day conference runs from August 26-28 in downtown Montgomery.

23 Year Old Timaya Williams Has Been Missing Since June 2, 2024.

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Montgomery mother pleads for help finding her missing daughter

Williams says her daughter was dressed like she was going to run errands or maybe to a local park, but she never came back home.

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Montgomery police searching for missing woman

Montgomery police need your help finding a woman who hasn't been seen in months.

Montgomery Homeowner Says House Was Hit By At Least 12 Bullets

Crime

Montgomery homeowner says house hit by at least 12 bullets

The Montgomery homeowner is thankful to be alive after at least a dozen bullets hit the front of his home while children and older family members were sleeping.

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Gov. Kay Ivey, mascots preview College Colors Day in Alabama

It's a tradition in Alabama as Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by mascots from the state's 14 public universities to proclaim "College Colors Day" in the state.

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City of Montgomery's proposed FY 2025 budget $20.3 million more than last year

Mayor Reed is proposing an increase in business license fees as one source of revenue to fund his proposed $20.3 million dollar budget increase for FY 2025.

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Several key issues to go before Montgomery City Council Tuesday

The city council meeting gets underway at 5 p.m.

Crime

Well-known Montgomery doctor arrested in Shelby County on drug charges

Court records say Richardson was found with ecstasy and cocaine in his possession.

Crime

Coosada man charged with escaping police custody in Millbrook

Millbrook police have arrested a Coosada man they say escaped their custody and tried to run away while handcuffed.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward now $7,500 in hopes of solving Montgomery man's shooting death

The reward for information to solve a Montgomery man's shooting death has now risen to $7,500.

Campaign 2024

Alabama says new law can't block certain felons from voting in 2024 election

Alabama says a new state law expanding the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote won't be enforced until after the November election.

Millbrook Police Officer Delivers Groceries To Prattville After Instacart Driver Is Arrested

Crime

Millbrook police officer delivers groceries to grateful woman after Instacart driver is arrested

The Millbrook police officer told the woman that the Instacart driver, who was supposed to deliver her groceries, had been arrested on a felony warrant. The officer then dropped off her groceries that had been in the Instacart driver's car.