CrimeStoppers Gun Buyback Collects Firearms, Offers Cash Incentives
CrimeStoppers 215-STOP hosted the third gun buyback of 2025 on Saturday in Montgomery.
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addresses weekend violence
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is speaking about violence in the city this weekend, which has left three people dead in two incidents.
Two women stabbed in Montgomery; one dies of injuries
Montgomery police say they were called to a hospital where two women were being treated for stab wounds.
California man charged with theft by deception in Montgomery
A California man is in custody in Montgomery for trying to deceive an elderly person out of a large amount of money.
2 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday in the 5100 block of Carmichael Road.
Two children killed in Pike County wreck
Two children have been killed in a wreck in Pike County that left three other people hurt.
Nine arrested in Wetumpka undercover child exploitation operation
All of the suspects are in the Elmore County Jail with no bond.
Montgomery man arrested for enticing a child for immoral purposes
According to court documents, it happened around 6:00 p.m. on August 29 just off Atlanta Highway.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles
Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts.
Montgomery man dead in city's latest shooting
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 1700 of W. Haven Lane, right off Carter Hill Road.
Man's body pulled from Alabama River
Prattville police have opened up a death investigation after a man's body was pulled from the Alabama River Friday.
Shingles manufacturer Owens Corning coming to the city of Prattville
The facility is expected to have nearly 100 employees.
What The Tech: What do kids in Ireland think about the 'no phone' policy?'
Sienna Murphy is 11 years old. She loves music, dancing, and reading. But when she was younger, and had access to a phone, she was a different person
WATCH: U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell salutes Selma's "National Civics Teacher of the Year"
Not only has Selma High School teacher Veronica Pitts won the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, she has received congratulations from U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell inside the U.S. Capitol.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man sentenced for death of his two-month-old son in Elmore County
A man has been sentenced in the death of his two-month-old son in Elmore County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Bed Bath & Beyond making a comeback
A national retailer that once had a store in Montgomery is making a comeback.
What's Happening: September 19-21
This weekend's events in the River Region include wild animals, oysters and whiskey -- but not all at the same place!
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims October 12 as Alabama Farmers' Day
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to declare October 12 As Alabama Farmers' Day.
Golf tournament helps Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches
A golf tournament is helping the Alabama Sheriff's Youth Ranches statewide.
Motorcyclist killed in Montgomery crash
A man riding a motorcycle has been killed in a crash in Montgomery.
Suspect arrested in Montgomery murder
The shooting happened at 2:11 a.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of East South Boulevard.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader
The group's board announced Thursday that Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, had been unanimously elected as its next leader and will serve as CEO and board chair.
Happening Next Week: Montgomery Planning Commission
Action 8 News has found some items on next week's agenda that you might be interested in knowing about.
Coalition accuses Tallassee company of unfair treatment of employees
Action 8 News reached out to Neptune Technology Group about the accusations.
Montgomery tennis program gives opportunity to underserved kids
'One Serve One Community' gives kids ranging in ages 8 to 17 in underserved communities to chance to learn the basics.
