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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.
U.S. Supreme Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court has extended the delay in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election.
July begins very hot, but with lower chances for rain this week
High temperatures remain very hot throughout the first week of July. Although, humidity looks a bit lower Monday. That should keep heat indices near or below 100°.
Two men injured in Sunday afternoon shooting in Montgomery
Two men are recovering after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Hyde Park Drive in Montgomery
Montgomery residents walk to Stop the Violence
More than 100 concerned residents walked to bring awareness to the recent rash of gun violence and escalating crime in Montgomery.
Heat advisory Sunday, July begins very hot with lower rain chances
Sunday looks very hot and humid, with highs in the mid 90s and peak heat indices of 108°. The first heat advisory of summer '24 covers all of central and south Alabama from 10AM to 7PM Sunday.
WAKA Action 8 unveils new live weather camera in Millbrook
Action 8 now has a live camera in Millbrook as part of our Johnny Adams Law Firm Weather Camera Network. See what it can show you!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after shooting victim dies
A man who was shot Monday evening in Montgomery has now died of his injuries.
Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from "Fernwood Tonight" and "Roseanne," dies at 80
Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died.
Fun day voting rallies set for several west Alabama counties
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A series of community fun-day events are planned in several West Alabama counties. The goal is to try and help improve voter turnout. The Wilcox County town of Yellow…
