Man in critical condition in shooting on Eastern Boulevard
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Montgomery citizens concerned about crime come to Mayor's Community Town Hall armed with questions
More than 300 people came to the town hall meeting Tuesday evening, and at least 120 questions had previously been submitted online by concerned citizens.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Former Montgomery mail carrier convicted of mail theft and fraud
Federal prosecutors say a former mail carrier from Montgomery has been convicted of mail theft and mail fraud.
State lawmaker from Lowndes County charged with two felonies
A state lawmaker from Lowndes County has been arrested on two felony charges.
U.S. Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to unconstitutional levels of violence and excessive force.
Thieves hit Montgomery church's donation center
A Montgomery church's donation center was burglarized over the Fourth of July weekend.
WAKA debuts new classic cartoon TV channel
WAKA Action 8 has debuted a new TV channel dedicated to classic cartoons.
Man killed in pickup truck crash in Autauga County
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Autauga County.
An unsung hero of the civil rights movement honored with a special celebration Sunday
Reverend Richard Boone was instrumental in bringing the federal food stamp program to Alabama, and he was unjustly thrown in jail numerous times for activism
Fire damages home in Montgomery County
A home in the Rolling Hills neighborhood off of U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County has been damaged in a fire.
Man shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
A man is recovering after being shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Developers speak out after Montgomery mayor vetoes approved zoning request
The city council took up the veto in its meeting earlier this week, but the effort to overturn it failed by one vote.
Alabama state senator critically hurt in jet-ski crash
A crash involving two jet skis has left an Alabama state senator critically injured.
What's Happening: July 5-7
Independence Day may be over, but there are still plenty of things to do in the River Region during this long holiday weekend!
MPD: Two teenagers killed in domestic situation
Montgomery police say two teenagers are dead after a domestic situation.
Hundreds come out for annual Independence Day parade in Prattville
The annual Prattville Independence Day parade had a theme of "Party in the U.S.A." this year.
Lions Club barbecue is an Independence Day tradition in Prattville
Most folks think of fireworks and parades when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. But in Prattville, barbecue is an important part of the city's 4th of July traditions.
3 Degree Guarantee: Oxford House gets $1,450 check
We are presenting another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local charity.
Vehicles damaged in shooting outside of Eastdale Mall, no injuries reported
The incident took place in the parking lot around 5:35 p.m. in the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall.
Cyber attack investigation underway at the Alabama State Department of Education
State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey tells Action 8 News that on June 17, Information System staff interrupted and stopped an attack on the department's computer system.
Judge postpones trial on Alabama's ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatments for transgender youth
A federal judge has postponed the trial over Alabama’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case from Tennessee.
City Council fails to override Mayor's veto regarding proposed luxury student housing
The city council voted 7-2 to allow four lots on Carter Hill Road to be rezoned on June 18, but the mayor vetoed it. The city council failed to override the veto Tuesday night, so a $3.8 million dollar student housing development project will not go forward.
Arrest made in Montgomery triple homicide
The fatal shooting happened just before 9PM on June 4 in the 4100 block of Troy Highway, at the location of Tienda Los Hermanos.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photo of Montgomery murder suspect released; Reward offered
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has released the photo of one suspect in a recent homicide case in Montgomery and is offering a reward for his arrest.
