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Two Montgomery men sentenced on federal gun charges

Two Montgomery men have been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm.

City of Prattville closes Pratt Pool for 2026 season

First opened in the 1970s, the pool is facing the possibility of undetected voids beneath the slabs and behind the pool walls.

Jury selection enters day 3 in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed

Action 8 News has learned that as of right now, 25 potential jurors have been dismissed.

What The Tech: How to spot hidden cameras in your AirBNB or hotel

Many of these devices are designed to look exactly like common household items. For example, you can find fake smoke detectors online that are actually recording devices.

Greenville Mayor Jae'Ques Brown conducts first State of the City

Newly Elected Mayor Jae'Ques Brown held his first State of the City Tuesday night addressing the citizens of Greenville.

Montgomery native eliminated on 'American Idol'

Trew the Star was one of five Alabamians that made it on American Idol this season.

Arkansas man arrested on narcotics charges in Troy

Jason Smith has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, 2nd degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Man who gave gun to son as Christmas gift convicted of murder after school shooting

A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he's accused of using to kill four people a high school has been convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man convicted of killing Montgomery County deputy to get new trial

A man who's been on Alabama's death row since 1990 for killing a Montgomery County Sheriff's deputy is now eligible for a new trial.

Six people arrested following Tallapoosa County drug bust

Six people from the Tallapoosa County town of Camp Hill have been arrested following a bust involving drugs, guns, money and cars.

Pedestrian injured in Autauga County crash

It happened around 7:00 p.m. Saturday on Alabama 14 near the 141 mile marker.

Countdown is on for the 5th Annual Montgomery Book Fest & Writing Expo

The annual event will feature free classes for authors and aspiring authors, writing classes, business tips and much more.

State correctional officer arrested on contraband charges

Authorities say Sharpe had 67 grams of flakka and 86 squares of suboxone strips.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Auburn police searching for shooting suspect

Auburn police have identified a suspect in a shooting at an apartment complex.

'Much Ado About Nothing' comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival

One of the actors in the upcoming production features actor French Stewart.

Renfroe's Market closing location on Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery

In a statement to Action 8 News, Renfroe's says the closure follows unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations.

What The Tech: How to protect your tax refund from scammers

Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information to file fraudulent tax returns. They file before the real taxpayer does, claim the refund, and disappear.

Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack

Across Tehran, the sound of explosions rang out through the night and into the early morning hours Tuesday, as the U.S. and Israel have continued to pound Iran since killing its on Saturday.