Family of teen whose body was found in Alabama River in 1989 still searches for answers
The family of Tashynina Reese is still hoping someone can solve her murder, 35 years after her body was found in the Alabama River in Montgomery County.
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Police chase leads to shutdown of Interstate 65 north of Prattville
A police chase that started on Interstate 65 in Montgomery led to a shutdown of the interstate in Autauga County north of Prattville and a driver's arrest.
Pike Road Intermediate School holds Fall Festival for a good cause
The family-friendly event featured games, inflatables, cake walk and a parade of pumpkins.Â
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey to retire
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has announced his retirement.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Construction starts Monday on two roundabouts near Interstate 85 in Pike Road
Construction on two long-planned roundabouts in Pike Road will start Monday.
CAMPAIGN 2024: U.S. House District 2 candidates trade jabs in testy debate
U.S. House District 2 candidates Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson have clashed in a contentious debate.
City of Prattville holds Community Night
The City of Prattville gave its residents a chance to meet their area first responders.Â
MANE holds annual "Raise the Roof" fundraiser
This year's event is a special one because it's the 30th year since the non-profit came into existence.Â
10 new officers graduate from the Montgomery Police Academy
The new officers completed 15 weeks of training.Â
ASU changes tailgate policy following shots fired incident
Officials say anyone with a firearm will immediately have it confiscated and that person will be ejected and arrested.Â
Millbrook man sentenced to 165 months in prison following drug conviction
White pled guilty to charges of possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute the illegal drugs earlier this year.
What's Happening: October 11-13
The Alabama National Fair continues this weekend, but there are also plenty of other fun things to do in the River Region!
Junior League of Montgomery opens 36th annual Holiday Market
The Junior League of Montgomery has opened its Holiday Market, which is the kickoff event of the Christmas shopping season in our area.
Gov. Kay Ivey sends first responders to Florida for hurricane recovery; more National Guard troops to North Carolina
Gov. Kay Ivey is sending more Alabama teams to help with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina.
Death investigation opened following death of an Illinois man
24-year-old John Combs was found with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.Â
Federal judge hears request to block a third nitrogen execution in Alabama
A federal judge has heard testimony about what happened during the nation’s first two nitrogen gas executions, deciding whether to allow Alabama to use that method again next month.
MPS's Interim Superintendent and Interim CSFO voted in by Montgomery County BOE
Tuesday evening the MCBOE voted in Dr. Brown's Chief of Staff Jamie Wilson as the Interim Superintendent.
City of Montgomery preparing to help Hurricane Milton evacuees
The City of Montgomery is making preparations to help Hurricane Milton evacuees from Florida.
Opening date set for the Montgomery Chick-Fil-A
This is Chick-Fil-A's 6th location in the Capital City.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear IVF clinic's appeal of Alabama frozen embryo ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review an Alabama court ruling that triggered concerns about in vitro fertilization availability.
Funnel cakes voted best fair food at the Alabama National Fair
There is no doubt that one of the biggest draws to the fair is the food.Â
Montgomery man sentenced for shooting corrections officer
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Charles Hall knew the victim from serving time in the Alabama Department of Corrections.Â
Montgomery City Councilor Andrew Szymanski talks crime, budget in the Capital City
Montgomery District 7 City Councilman Andrew Szymanski stopped by Action 8 News Monday to discuss a series of topics.
Elmore County man arrested on multiple sex charges
A man from Elmore County has been arrested on several sexual-assault related charges, according to Coosada police.
Two suspects arrested in shots fired incident on ASU's campus
Homecoming festivities were disrupted Saturday night after reports of multiple gunshots in the tailgate area on campus.
