Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed presents budget proposal to city council
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has presented his fiscal 2026 budget proposal to city council.
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College football returns as Montgomery prepares for FCS ESPN Kickoff Game
The FCS ESPN Kickoff Game will take place August 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl, with Mercer University and the University of California, Davis set to take the field in a nationally broadcast on ESPN.Â
What The Tech: Can this Google tool keep your online information protected?
This invasion of privacy isn't illegal. It's public records. While it can be tough to remove it all, Google has a free tool that makes it harder to find.
Figures Hosts Town Hall in Montgomery, Addresses Health Care, Industry and Infrastructure
Figures said 52 rural hospitals remain open across the state, and 22 face an immediate threat of shutting down.
Montgomery Public Schools hopes to bring retired teachers back into the classrooms
Montgomery Public Schools has hosted a fair to invite retired educators to return to the classroom.
Pay It Forward: Pat Coots of Millbrook
Pat Coots volunteers his time to help out at his church whether it's driving a church bus or sweeping the floors.
Montgomery man killed in crash
A Montgomery man driving an SUV has been killed in a crash in Montgomery County.
Historic St. James Hotel in Selma announces it's closing again
The one-of-kind historic St. James Hotel in Selma has announced it will be closing yet again.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: CrimeStoppers offers $1,000 reward in fatal shooting
CrimeStoppers is now offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened in Montgomery.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: FDA says shrimp sold at Walmart could be radioactive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a warning about shrimp sold at Walmart that it says could be radioactive.
One person killed, two hurt, in Auburn crash
One person has died and two others were left hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Auburn.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: You can get Ozempic for half-price
People in the U.S. can now get Ozempic for half-price, if you pay in cash.
Alabama plans October execution for convicted killer
Alabama has scheduled an October execution for a man who was convicted in a 1993 murder.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in area races
Today is election day for most cities in our area. Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in local races.
What the Tech: Tips to get your TV ready for football season
Football season is just a couple of weeks ahead. If you're going to be watching the big games on your home tv, the right settings will make the game look sharper, brighter, and more lifelike.
Gunfire, large parties in parking lots worry Montgomery businesses
Some Montgomery business owners are frustrated about parking lot parties that turn violent.
New absentee voting law carries threat of jail time
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new absentee voting law is now in effect in Alabama and voters who violate it could end up in jail. Municipal elections around the state are just over…
MMI breaks ground on new math and science building
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marion Military Institute breaks ground on a new multi-million dollar building project. It's the second major construction project on the campus in the past 30 years. Construction of the…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Phase 1 of Pike Road High School construction completed
Phase 1 of construction has now been completed on the new Pike Road High School.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Former Congressman Jerry Carl wants to return to Capitol Hill
Former District 1 Congressman Jerry Carl wants to return to Capitol Hill after losing his seat last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two suspects sought in robbery and shooting in Montgomery
CrimeStoppers has released surveillance photos of two suspects wanted in a robbery and shooting investigation in Montgomery.
Trump, Zelenskyy express hope for joint talks with Putin to bring end to Russia-Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump expressed hope that their meeting at the White House could lead to three-party talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to his war on Ukraine.
Repairs to be made to Interstate 85 bridge in Macon County
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced that repairs will be made to a damaged bridge on Interstate 85 in Macon County.
Buckmasters Expo wraps up in downtown Montgomery
Dozens of vendors from across the country came to the expo showcasing all sorts of hunting and fishing gear.
