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What The Tech App of the Day: TinySongs
Open the app, type a message, choose a musical style, and wait a few seconds while the AI does the rest.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Trump said in response that he’s backing away from his proposed renovation and returning control of the arts institution to Congress.
Govan sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
Govan was sworn in Friday after his confirmation by the United States Senate on May 18, 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder in Lowndes County turns himself in
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police or CrimeStoppers immediately at 334-215-STOP.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that injured two men.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Central Alabama Nurses Honor Guard Gives Fallen Nurses a Final Tribute
An organization in Central Alabama is making sure nurses, who have cared for people during their most joyful moments and their most painful ones, are honored after death.
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Federal court: Alabama can use State Senate map passed in 2021
Governor Kay Ivey has called a special session for those races, which makes the results from the May 19 primaries now void.Â
Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Better Than Average Tutoring is keeping students busy over the summer with their academic summer camp
Better Than Average tutoring is hosting an academic summer camp for rising first through fourth graders.
Montgomery Public Schools, ASU to host job fair for security officer positions
Montgomry Public Schools and Alabama State Uvivsersity are partnering together to host a job fair for potential security officers.
Elevated rain chances continue this weekend, but June begins drier
Shower and storm coverage gradually increases Friday afternoon, moving southwest to northeast. Outside of rain, some sunshine within a mostly cloudy sky may allow for temperatures to warm into the mid and even upper 80s in some locations.
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
One on one with Fort Deposit Mayor Madelene Means
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Fort Deposit elected a new mayor back in January. We caught up with Mayor Madelene Means to talk with her about her first 100 days in…
Luverne man arrested in Troy for breaking into cars
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron tells Action 8 News that his department received multiple complaints on May 22 regarding several vehicles being broken into throughout the city.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Worker killed in Bullock County work zone
An employee working with the Alabama Department of Transportation has been hit while working Thursday morning.
Man injured in early morning shooting in Montgomery
It happened around 1:32 a.m. Thursday in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road.Â
Chick-fil-A coming to Wetumpka
City officials announced Thursday that the new restaurant will be coming to the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse on U.S. Highway 231.
What the Tech: Why clicking one social media link will make your phone explode
Many of the websites promoted through Facebook and Instagram posts are not actual insurance companies. They’re called lead generators. Their business model is to collect your contact information and instantly sell it to multiple insurance agents, brokers, or marketing companies at the same time.
Share the Road 5K returns Saturday to honor cyclist Raymond Butler, raise awareness for roadway safety
The 5k race honors the memory of Raymond Butler who was hit and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle home from work on Aug. 29, 2022.
Two year old baby killed in early morning shooting in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a two-year old baby is killed in an early morning shooting. Police say the child was killed when someone fired…
Montgomery Public Schools assistant principals graduate from leadership training program
Sixteen assistant principals in Montgomery Public Schools have graduated from the Lead Forward Leadership Academy.
City celebrates re-opening of Regency Park Community Center
Montgomery city leaders are celebrating the re-opening of the Regency Park Community Center.
