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Candace Cameron Bure speaks at Faulkner University's annual benefit dinner

Hollywood actress and entrepreneur Candace Cameron Bure was the featured speaker at this year's Faulkner University benefit dinner.

Montgomery Salon Owner Finds Half-Naked Man Bathing Outside Business

Employees discovered a single man arguing with himself while bathing in his underwear at an outdoor water faucet.

Selma Police continue to investigate the death of Lowndes Co. man

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The remains of a missing White Hall man were found in Selma back in July leaving his family with a bunch of unanswered questions. The remains of 46 year old Eric Maull were found under…

What's Happening: October 3-5

The Alabama National Fair is back! But that's not the only fun event happening in the River Region this weekend.

Irma Mcglown Chosen As Action 8's Tickled Pink Survivor Makeover Winner

Montgomery Mother Honored With Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Makeover

A tradition at Action 8's Tickled Pink Out Party every year is to unveil our Breast Cancer Survivor Makeover winner.

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Guthrie's opens second Montgomery restaurant

Alabama-based Guthrie’s has opened its second Montgomery restaurant.

Tuskegee man arrested for theft in Auburn

Pickett was taken into custody and charged with first degree theft of property.

Phenix City man arrested for enticing a child for immoral purposes

Moore was taken into custody at his work on September 26.

Montgomery prepares to welcome Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic for first time

The 85th Annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic will be played in Montgomery for the first time as part of the HBCU Classic Weekend.

Montgomery Regional Airport begins $5 million baggage claim renovation project

The Montgomery Regional Airport has started its $5 million baggage claim renovation project.

What The Tech: How the government shutdown could affect you

Bottom line: expect delays, expect some websites to go dark, and expect scammers to take advantage. When in doubt, go directly to the official government website.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for two missing people in Montgomery

The search has been canceled for two missing people in Montgomery.

ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650 race

Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.

ASE Credit Union breaks ground on new multi-million dollar facility in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- ASE Credit Union held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new multi-million dollar facility in Selma. The credit union is modernizing its facility and upgrading its…

Jane Goodall, celebrated primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died at 91.

8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Department of Revenue warns of texting scam

The Alabama Department of Revenue is warning of a texting scam involving tax refunds.

Conecuh County man indicted for gang-related "Glock switch" possession

A Conecuh County man has been charged with possessing machine gun conversion devices, with enhanced charges under Alabama’s Criminal Enterprise Act.

Action 8's Tickled Pink benefits the Cancer Wellness Foundation

The 11th Annual Tickled Pink Out Party is Saturday in Montgomery, and once again, it will benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation, with an emphasis on breast cancer.