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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.

The 76th Annual Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature Conference in Montgomery

The Alabama State House was full of people this past weekend, but not with those you'd usually expect to see.

Jury selection underway in the capital murder trial of Ibraheem Yazeed

Jury selection will continue Tuesday at 9 a.m.

MPS to hold upcoming Heritage and Resource Fair

The fair is designed to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions and histories represented within the school community.

Opelika man arrested for abuse

Sheriff Jones says investigators traveled to Barrett's employment and arrested him.

Man shot at Auburn apartment complex

It happened around 2:18 p.m. Monday in the 500 block of Shelton Mill Road.

Get ready to take flight with ADT's production of 'Peter Pan'

The week kicks off with a special evening with one of the most influential artists.

Montgomery Humane Society Marketing Director retires after 20 years of service to the community

After helping the unhoused animals of the River Region find homes for the last 2 decades, Lea Turbert of the Montgomery Humane Society has retired.

Mainly dry, above-normal warm weather for the first week of March

Monday afternoon remains partly to mostly sunny with high temperatures in the upper 70s. Monday night looks partly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 50s. Some fog may form early Tuesday morning.