Jackson Hospital to remain open after agreement made with Blue Cross Blue Shield
The announcement comes after the Board of Directors says a verbal agreement has been made with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.Â
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8 ON YOUR SIDE: Get America250 bargains on food, drinks
Restaurants are offering deals on food and drinks to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
What's Happening: July 3-5
You have plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit in the River Region as America celebrates its 250th birthday!
Ramer man dies in Lowndes County crash
It happened around 9:00 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 80 near the 115 mile marker, approximately 10 miles west of Hayneville.
250th Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia canceled due to extreme heat
The Pride of Prattville High School Marching Band was one of the participants in this year's parade helping celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.
Details of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding
Here are the details of the most anticipated celebrity wedding in years, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot.
Newlyweds Recover After Bullets Tear Through Midtown Montgomery Home
What began as a quiet night for newlyweds ended in gunfire and a frantic rush to the hospital. Their family says they’re alive only by the grace of God.
Heat advisory through the Fourth of July, rain chance rises Sunday
A heat advisory continues for central Alabama through at least Independence Day. Heat indices peak near or above 105° again on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details on arrest of former Elmore County coroner candidate
Action 8 News has new details regarding the arrest of former Elmore County coroner candidate Lamar Neighbors.
Interstate 85 lane closure starts Monday in Macon County
Starting Monday, July 6, be prepared for a lane closure on Interstate 85 southbound in Macon County.
U.S. men beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in round of 32 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
The Americans gained just their second World Cup knockout round win. They made it to the semifinals in the first tournament in 1930 by winning their group and won a round of 16 matchup against Mexico in 2002.
Two University of Alabama students killed in Conecuh County hunting camp fire
The coroner says the fire happened around 1:30 A.M. on Wednesday at a home off Stowers Timberland Road in Evergreen.
MPD: Fireworks are illegal within city limits
MPD says officers will be enforcing city ordinances to make sure the July 4th holiday is safe for everyone.
State law enforcement agencies to crack down on boating under the influence this weekend
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, state law enforcement agencies expect Alabama's waterways to be busier than usual.
Man and woman shot in Montgomery's Oak Forest neighborhood
It happened around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Mimosa Drive.Â
Gulf Shores hosts hurricane preparedness expo as storm season ramps up
The City of Gulf Shores is making residents are ready for hurricane season with a hurricane preparedness expo.
Where do Montgomery's homicide numbers stand for first half of 2026?
July 1 marks the start to the second half of the year. So where do Montgomery's homicide numbers stand so far in 2026?
Montgomery police charge man with attempted murder in Wynlakes
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Montgomery's Wynlakes neighborhood.
Alabama CHOOSE Act funding now available for parents for 2026-2027 school year
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that funding for parents taking part in Alabama's CHOOSE Act education savings accounts is now available for 2026-2027 school year.
America250: Fireworks selling fast in our area
As people get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday, fireworks sales are brisk in our area.
Pay It Forward: Nottia Johnson of Elmore County
Nottia Johsnon's coworkers say she goes above and beyond her normal duties at work to help pay it forward.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says it will not move forward with July 1 closure process
Montgomery's bankrupt Jackson Hospital says due to recent developments, it will not start a process to close on July 1.
Prattville High School marching band prepares to march in Philadelphia
The Pride of Prattville Marching Band is preparing to march in Philadelphia as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in death of missing man in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a man with capital murder in the death of a man who had been reported missing.
