Three people hurt by gunfire in Montgomery
Three people have been hurt when someone opened fire into a vehicle in Montgomery.
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Montgomery Zoo preparing to open new entrance complex
The Montgomery Zoo is preparing to open its new multi-million dollar entrance complex after more than a year of construction.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man known to them has been shot and killed in the 800 block of Taylor Street.
Two men shot on Edgemont Avenue in Montgomery
Two men have been shot on West Edgemont Avenue in Montgomery.
Montgomery Police Department looking for new officers at Recruit 50 event
The Montgomery Police Department is holding a Recruit 50 signing day event, hoping to attract 50 people to its next police academy class.
Man sentenced to prison following shootout inside Montgomery business
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2024 shootout inside a Montgomery package store.
Prattville YMCA gets ready for the Great Grits Cook-Off
The Guardian Credit Union Great Grits Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Willis Bradford Branch on McQueen Smith Road.
Two deadly shootings put Montgomery’s bond system under scrutiny
When someone accused of a crime is released on bond, what happens if police say they commit another violent offense? Two Montgomery cases are putting that question back in the spotlight.
HMMA donates $25,000 to the Montgomery Zoological Society
The donation helps support the Montgomery Zoo's efforts to enhance educational programs, conservation initiatives and visitor experiences.
Spectrum outage in Montgomery being investigated as a criminal act
Spectrum officials tell Action 8 News that one of the fiber optic lines in the area of the 4200 block of Sherman Way in Montgomery was intentionally cut in a criminal attack on the infrastructure.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for gun, drug trafficking offenses
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to having guns as a convicted felon and having guns in a drug trafficking crime.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on Fairview Avenue in Montgomery
A man has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.
What's Happening: September 4-7
We are getting you ready to enjoy a long Labor Day weekend with plenty of events in the River Region!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Court documents have new information on killings of two women in Montgomery
Action 8 News has obtained court documents that provide new information on the murders of two women in Montgomery's Gibbs Village public housing community.
Rally to commemorate the Voting Rights Movement now underway in Selma
The Selma Freedom Ride Rally starts Thursday and runs through Sunday.
Free concert event to take place in Montgomery on Labor Day
The Labor Day Blues on the Water will take place Monday starting at noon at Gateway Lodge.
First LivAway Suites in Alabama now under construction in East Montgomery
LivAway Suites is now under construction on Chantilly Parkway next to Burger King and the Comfort Inn & Suites.
Person of interest in Alabama homicide investigation could be in our area
A person of interest in a North Alabama homicide could be in our part of Central Alabama.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in murder of two women in Montgomery
Montgomery police have arrested a man in the shooting deaths of two women at the Gibbs Village public housing community.
Chilton County sheriff warns of "Cat in the Hat" social media threat
The Chilton County Sheriff's Office says it's aware of the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend circulating on platforms such as TikTok that has caused concern among students, parents and school officials.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Montgomery
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Montgomery, visiting sites and meeting with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.
Former East Family YMCA to soon reopen with a new look, new name
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery says a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on September 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the newly renovated Dalraida Family YMCA.
Uncle Bob's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Millbrook on Labor Day
The All-American Bash 250 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the hot dog eating contest starting at noon.
Montgomery City Council approves short-term rental ordinance
The ordinance had been up for discussion for a better part of the year, but council members voted to approve the measure 8-0.
Crawford, Sankey advance to runoff in Montgomery City Council District 3 race
The runoff is scheduled for October 13.
