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App of the Day: Focus Friend
This smartphone app called "Focus Friend" uses a bean to help you take a break from your phone and get stuff done.
ONLY ON 8: Day 2 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.
Woman injured in Montgomery shooting
It was later determined that it happened in the area of the 300 block of Polk Street.
Dothan man killed in Troy shooting
It happened around 12:22 a.m. Sunday at Hideaways on Gardner Bassett Road.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez stabbed multiple times in altercation leading to charges against him
Authorities say the altercation resulted in criminal charges against the Fox Sports analyst.
WATCH: Montgomery city officials address mass shooting that killed two people, injured 12 others
The Montgomery Police Department has also released the identities of the two people killed in that shooting.
Two dead, 12 injured in downtown Montgomery shooting
It happened sometime before midnight near the area of Bibb Street and Commerce Street.
TICKLED PINK OUT PARTY: Thank you for making our 11th anniversary event a success!
All of us at Action 8 want to thank you for making our 11th annual Tickled Pink Out Party a big success.
ONLY ON 8: Great Alabama 650 now underway
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
New bar opens in downtown Montgomery
Rick E's is a nod to the classic neighborhood sports and dive bars.
Montgomery students get free fair tickets for perfect attendance
Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver delivered free tickets to more than 400 students at 26 elementary schools.
Andalusia city council results remain the same after recount
Presley Boswell will continue to serve as the city councilman for that district.
Construction underway to renovate Selma public housing complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma public housing complex destroyed by a 2023 tornado -- is now being renovated. Rangedale Annex has been gated off -- and contractors are working to renovate the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets over 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’
Combs, 55, was also fined half a million dollars.
What The Tech: Are social media platforms listening to you?
It's suspicious when something you just talked about shows up in your social media feeds. It happens, and it's creepy
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.
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.
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.
