Vehicles damaged in shooting outside of Eastdale Mall, no injuries reported
The incident took place in the parking lot around 5:35 p.m. in the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall.
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SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. Jail rebuild makes progress
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The work rebuilding the Dallas County Jail continues to make progress -- and phase one of the project is nearing completion. The jail was one of the many…
Auburn man convicted of child pornography possession
An Auburn man has been convicted of multiple counts of possessing child pornography.
Opelika man faces child pornography charges
An Opelika man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography possession.
Cyber attack investigation underway at the Alabama State Department of Education
State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey tells Action 8 News that on June 17, Information System staff interrupted and stopped an attack on the department's computer system.
Judge postpones trial on Alabama's ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatments for transgender youth
A federal judge has postponed the trial over Alabama’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender youth until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case from Tennessee.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear bite mark case involving woman killed in Andalusia in 1985
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for an Andalusia murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of…
Very hot, humid weather with little rain continues through July 4th
Another heat advisory covers nearly all of our area Wednesday. Afternoon heat indices peak at or above 105°.
City Council fails to override Mayor's veto regarding proposed luxury student housing
The city council voted 7-2 to allow four lots on Carter Hill Road to be rezoned on June 18, but the mayor vetoed it. The city council failed to override the veto Tuesday night, so a $3.8 million dollar student housing development project will not go forward.
Troy athletics navigates TV and streaming world to find success
Troy's TV and streaming coverage was worth $50 million in advertising, leading the Sun Belt. Here's a look at what's behind Troy's success
Arrest made in Montgomery triple homicide
The fatal shooting happened just before 9PM on June 4 in the 4100 block of Troy Highway, at the location of Tienda Los Hermanos.
Pay It Forward: Brenda Carmichael of Montgomery
Brenda Carmichael has been with Montgomery Eye Surgery Center since its beginning in 1997. "She's an asset to the team. She can work in all areas. She's efficient. She's effective, and…
Selma assistant police chief resigns after being cleared of wrongdoing
Selma Assistant Police Chief Natasha Fowlkes has resigned, despite being cleared in a recent investigation.
Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photo of Montgomery murder suspect released; Reward offered
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has released the photo of one suspect in a recent homicide case in Montgomery and is offering a reward for his arrest.
Montgomery Hispanic store burglarized nearly a month after triple homicide
Montgomery police tell Action 8 News that it happened just before 5 a.m. at the store located in the 4100 block of Troy Highway.
Montgomery City Councilor Andrew Szymanski talks interim police chief
Councilor Szymanski sat down with Ellis Eskew to talk about the city’s interim police chief and what he's hearing from residents about crime in the Capital City.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New tool to protect us all in severe weather
For years, thousands in our area have not had complete radar coverage to protect them in severe weather. That all changes with Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar.
Second suspect charged in Eastern Boulevard homicide
Montgomery police have arrested a second suspect in a fatal shooting on Eastern Boulevard last month.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New technology that's made in Alabama
Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar was built right here in Alabama.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: Local leaders grateful to have this new tool
Local government and emergency officials are already expressing thanks as they find out about Action 8's new Lifesaver Radar.
Fire destroys Butler County Health Department
Action 8 News was on the scene when a five-alarm fire destroyed the Butler County Health Department.
Campaign 2024: Biden's family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting
President Joe Biden's family used a gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race and keep fighting despite his debate performance last week.
CBS News Poll: Growing number say Biden shouldn't be running for re-election
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows nearly three-quarters of those asked say President Biden shouldn't be running for re-election, including nearly half of those in the Democratic Party.
