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.
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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.
How to help ALEA win "Best-looking Cruiser" contest
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency needs your votes as it hopes to win a national "Best-looking Cruiser" contest.
President Trump nominates Alabama Supreme Court justice for federal judgeship
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Greg Cook has been nominated to a federal judgeship by President Trump.
ALDOT seeking input on another roundabout in Pike Road
As work is completed on two roundabouts in Pike Road, the Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking input on a third one along the same road.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalling more than 741,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Former Montgomery City Council member sues over removal from seat
Action 8 News has confirmed that former Montgomery City Council member Marche Johnson has filed a lawsuit against the council for removing her from office.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and more recent federal laws in ruling that anyone born in the country, with very limited exceptions, is a citizen.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
Orrville man found shot at his home Sunday night
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is recovering in a Birmingham hospital after being shot at his home Sunday night. Twenty-one year old Javon Richardson was found by his father suffering from…
Judge hears arguments challenging Alabama residency of GOP gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville
Arguments involving a lawsuit challenging the Alabama residency of Republican nominee for governor Tommy Tuberville have been heard in a Montgomery County courtroom.
