Man dead in Montgomery shooting
The shooting happened around 4:25 p.m. Friday in the 1900 block of Gibbs Drive.
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East Montgomery and Pike Road residents upset over proposed rezoning of property
The Montgomery City Council is taking up possible rezoning of property in the Montgomery city limits that could bring a new shopping center to the corner of Ray Thorington Road and Pike Road.
What the Tech: How to reduce Election Day stress
If you're one of the 60% of Americans who say the election is having a noticeable impact on your mental health, you're not alone. Here's how to reduce that stress.
More construction coming to Interstate 85 near the Montgomery/Macon county line
More construction is coming to the same stretch of Interstate 85 in Macon County, near the Montgomery County line.
Two people killed in industrial accident in Montgomery
Montgomery police say two people have been killed in an industrial accident in Montgomery.
Selma and Dallas County gear up for Election Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With the general election now less than a week away -- folks in the Selma-Dallas County area -- are gearing up for a big day. Organizations like Foot Soldiers…
$2,500 reward offered in hopes of solving Montgomery double homicide
A $2,500 reward is now being offered in the hopes of solving a double homicide in Montgomery that left two men dead.
Ivey names Azzie Oliver as Montgomery County District Attorney
Gov. Kay Ivey has named Azzie Oliver to serve as Montgomery County District Attorney.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Some expired COVID tests are still good to use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that if you have expired COVID tests at home, you may not need to throw them out just yet.
Woman charged in school shooting incident in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is facing charges -- after a shooting incident involving a child -- at an elementary school in Pine Hill. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at…
What the Tech App of the Day: NSOPW
The Department of Justice has released an app called NSOPW, which stands for National Sex Offender Public Website. This app allows parents to easily map the locations of registered sex offenders in any area.
What the Tech: Beware of scam from person claiming to have seen you watch pornography
You may have heard of sextortion scams before, but this latest version is even more terrifying.
ALEA Halloween safety tips for children, parents, drivers and partygoers
While Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, children are more likely to be hurt on Halloween than on any other day of the year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fire Danger Advisory expands to all Alabama counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission has now put all 67 counties under a Fire Danger Advisory.
Lowndes County residents react to mistrial in William Chase Johnson case
Many residents in Lowndes County where Sheriff "Big John" Williams lived and worked were emotional after today's mistrial in Macon County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation after a shooting victim died.
Pay It Forward: Tricia Light of Montgomery
We are recognizing another unsung hero in the community and Tricia Light of Montgomery is one of those people.
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers gives insight into final days before Election Day
Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into the final days before the Nov. 5 general election.
Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died
Comic actor Teri Garr has died of multiple sclerosis at the age of 79, “surrounded by family and friends,” said her publicist.
2 dead, 3 injured in Bullock County shooting
ALEA says SBI launched a death investigation at the request of the Union Springs Police Department.
Trump ally Steve Bannon is released after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress
Longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released from prison early Tuesday, after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
Mayor, interim police chief give update on Montgomery crime statistics
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and the city's interim Police Chief Jim Graboys have provided an update on this year's crimes statistics.
Mistrial declared in William Chase Johnson case
A mistrial has been declared in the capital murder trial of William Chase Johnson, the man charged with killing Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams.
Prattville Fire Department collects more supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene
The Prattville Fire Department is once again doing its part to help victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
Action 8's Shane Butler helps open Central Alabama Fair in Selma
It's a tradition each year. Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler helped open the Central Alabama Fair in Selma!
