ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags temporarily raised for Trump inauguration day
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags on state buildings to return to full staff temporarily on January 20 in honor of President-elect Trump's inauguration.
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Some Montgomery residents wake up to find water in their street, yards
While some of us saw rain falling from the sky Monday morning, some folks in Montgomery saw water bubbling up from underground.
Monster trucks make pit stop in the Capital City
The 10,000 pound car crushing giants completed in racing, wheelie contests and freestyle action.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Former gubernatorial candidate announces bid for lieutenant governor
Opelika pastor Dean Odle has announced that he will run for lieutenant governor in 2026.
Century Church officially opens "The Arc at the Well"
The Arc is the church's first permanent building.
Millbrook Police: State prison employee arrested for speeding, attempting to elude
Millbrook police say an employee with the Alabama Department of Corrections has been arrested after speeding and trying to evade officers.
Montgomery police searching for suspect in armed robberies
Montgomery police need your help finding a suspect wanted for armed robberies.
Tallassee man killed in Elmore County wreck
A Tallassee man has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Johnston Taylor moved to Kilby Prison to serve child pornography sentence
Johnston Taylor, the man who was sentenced in the death of Auburn University sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, has been moved to Kilby Prison near Montgomery to serve his sentence for child pornography possession.
What's Happening: January 10-12
If you're looking to start the new year by getting out to do something fun, we have events for you that are happening in the River Region!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Local road conditions
ALEA State troopers give an update on road conditions in our area.
State of Emergency issued for some Alabama counties due to winter weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for much of Alabama due to the winter weather threat, including some counties in our area.
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity remembers life of former President Jimmy Carter
Montgomery's Habitat for Humanity is remembering the life and service of former President Jimmy Carter.
Pike Road Schools possibly impacted by PowerSchool data breach
A cybersecurity incident at the end of last year possibly impacted some student information at Pike Road Schools.
Man killed in Montgomery deadly shooting
Montgomery police are investigating the city's second homicide of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Third person charged in deadly midtown Montgomery shooting
This is Montgomery's first homicide of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Elmore County middle school student who collapsed at school is improving
The middle school student in Elmore County who collapsed at school on Tuesday is now showing signs of improvement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man shot, killed on Zelda Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed in the 2600 block of Zelda Road at about 12:30 this afternoon.
Court Records: Man in U.S. illegally is charged with kidnapping in Elmore County
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man who is accused of being in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kidnap a teenage girl in Elmore County.
Montgomery family travels to New Orleans to honor their beloved son's memory and bring his body back home
In one of the most moving moments in the hour-long service, the names of the 14 victims who died in the attack were read aloud as a candle was carried down the aisle representing each person and placed on the altar.
Montgomery police arrest suspect in October homicide
Jackson is accused of killing 22-year-old Eldren Wright on October 23 in the 1000 block of Liberty Square Drive.
Jim Graboys named permanent Montgomery police chief
James "Jim" Graboys has been named Montgomery's permanent police chief.
Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery to close; nearly 500 people to lose jobs
Big Lots has announced that it will be closing its distribution center in Montgomery, which will result in the loss of 491 jobs.
Man dies after four-vehicle wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has died after being injured in a four-vehicle wreck in December.
Montgomery man killed in New Orleans terror attack to be honored in Louisiana on January 8
A Go Fund Me has been set up to help with funeral expenses for Drew Dauphin who was killed in the terror attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
