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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

The U.S. Secret Service said it was investigating and that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m.

ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout

The Disney-owned channels had been unavailable since Sept. 1 on DirecTV in several markets.

Billingsley man dies in Chilton County crash

The crash happened around 5:15 a.m. Saturday on Chilton County 5, approximately one mile south of Jemison.

Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns

Action 8 News has confirmed that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melvin Brown has resigned.

Hueytown man found guilty of plotting to murder a federal prosecutor

A sentencing hearing for Black is scheduled for December 12, 2024.

2nd defendant sentenced in death of Montgomery teen

Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Keontae Davidson was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the brutal death of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon.

What's Happening: September 13-15

Now that Hurricane Francine is out of our area, there are plenty of things to check out this weekend in the River Region.

CrimeStoppers raises over $157,000 in annual golf tournament

The 24th Annual Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Golf Tournament took place at RTJ Capitol Hill.

Ribbon cutting held for new Veterans home in Enterprise

It was a special day for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs in Enterprise.

FLOTUS, DoD Secretary visit Maxwell Air Force Base

The two visited Maxwell Air Force Base as part of the FLOTUS's Joining Forces Initiative.

Hundreds could soon be without water in Wilcox, Clarke and Monroe counties

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people in Wilcox -- Clarke -- and Monroe counties could soon be without water in their homes. Pine Hill Mayor Koss Green says the town of Pine…

A few severe storms possible Friday, weekend clouds and rain

Storms linger into Friday evening, though the severe risk may wind down. Some showers or storms may continue Friday night. Clouds, showers, and storms remain in our forecast this weekend.

Columbus, GA man arrested for sexual abuse and kidnapping

49-year-old Israel Aracen Blancurte was arrested after police say he offered a ride to a woman he encountered in downtown Auburn on September 6.

Alabama Safari Park welcomes new rare Grevy zebra foal

The Alabama Safari Park has a new resident.

11 new Montgomery firefighters graduate from training

Another trainee group of firefighters will be graduating in the beginning of 2025.

MPS CSFO to take on new position with the state

Watts will start his new role with ALSDE on November 1.

Autauga County deputies searching for missing man

33-year-old Travis Lee Thomas was last seen on Friday, August 16, in the 3500 block of Netezen Lane, in the Jones community.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall as a Category 2 storm

Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday near Morgan City, LA.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika missing man found safe

Justin White's last known location was the Carpet Inn on Columbus Parkway.

9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero

In a remarkable tableau, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stood together at ground zero just hours after Trump and Harris faced off in their first-ever debate.