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Blessing of the Badge ceremony held at Alabama Capitol steps
Many people gathered to pray on the steps of the Alabama Capitol for the first responders and other law enforcement officers who serve and protect Montgomery.
What The Tech App of the Day: Partiful
Holiday party season is just around the corner. And if you've ever used Facebook events, texts, or emails, you may want a better option. Evites are definitely the way to go.
"We're just praying for rain": Alabama farmers feeling impacts of ongoing drought
The latest map from the U.S Drought Monitor shows parts of Alabama experiencing a moderate to extreme drought, with conditions worsening in October.
Warm days, cool nights, lots of sunshine this week; Weekend rain
Monday looks sunny, perhaps without a cloud in the sky. High temperatures range from the mid to upper 80s. Monday night lows fall into the low to mid 50s.
“American Revival” Brings Music, Film, and Community Spirit to Montgomery
Among the performers were world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and award-winning actress Alfre Woodard.
Man, juvenile seriously injured in separate Montgomery shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that left a man and a juvenile male seriously injured.
ONLY ON 8: Day 9 of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Man found dead on Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating the homicide of a man whose body was found on Dexter Avenue downtown.
ONLY ON 8: Female and male solo winners reach finish line in the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Chris' Famous Hotdogs, landmark Montgomery restaurant, sold to new owner
Chris' Famous Hotdogs, the oldest restaurant in Montgomery, has been sold to a new owner who will take over the 108-year old landmark later this month.
Former President Biden receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office.
UPDATE: 16 people confirmed dead in a blast at Tennessee explosives factory
A blast that leveled an explosives plant southwest of Nashville, Tennessee, and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors, authorities said.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.
Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as eight people are killed in separate shootings
High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state leaving at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities said.
Two men arrested on drug trafficking charges in Tallapoosa County
Two men face drug trafficking and other charges after being arrested in Tallapoosa County.
Woman charged in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police have charged a woman in a shooting.
ONLY ON 8: Hear from the winners of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
Montgomery enters first weekend after suspending open container ordinance downtown
Montgomery's downtown entertainment district no longer allows visitors to walk around with alcoholic beverages, in response to last weekend's mass shooting.
Montgomery police make fourth arrest in October 2024 murder
Montgomery police have announced the arrest of a fourth suspect in a fatal shooting that happened nearly a year ago.
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs celebrates 80th anniversary
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has hosted an 80th anniversary luncheon to commemorate eight decades of service to Alabama’s veterans and their families.
CrimeStoppers golf tournament raises thousands to fight crime
CrimeStoppers has held its annual golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course at Capitol Hill in Prattville.
Pike Road Intermediate School holds fall festival
The Pike Road Intermediate School has hosted a fall festival last night.
Investigators seeking help solving murder of Tuskegee teen found dead in Montgomery
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help in solving the murder of a Tuskegee teenager who was found dead in Montgomery.
Firings of federal workers begin in wake of government shutdown
The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started.
