Scattered showers, storms Thursday; Sunshine, less humid Friday
Humidity falls Friday as drier air behind a "cold" front enters our area. Temperatures warm to near 90° with a sunny sky.
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Prattville police searching for identity theft suspect
Prattville police need your help finding the suspect in an identity theft investigation.
Arrest made in robbery at Perry Hill Road gas station in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in the robbery of a gas station on Perry Hill Road yin Montgomery.
Montgomery police make arrest in gas station robbery on McGehee Road
A Montgomery man has been arrested in the robbery of a gas station on McGehee Road.
Arrest made in Montgomery Dollar General theft investigation
An arrest has been made in a theft investigation at a Dollar General store in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: $5,000 reward offered to help solve Montgomery triple homicide
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 reward in the hopes of solving a triple homicide that happened inside a business on Troy Highway.
Autauga County Sheriff evacuating jail due to health and safety concerns; County responds
Autauga County's sheriff is removing inmates from the jail based on what he calls health and safety concerns. Other county officials have responded to his actions.
WATCH: Full interview with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
In the interview, Mayor Reed addresses priorities and issues in the city, including crime and the search for a new police chief.
Pay It Forward: Jalisa Rogers of Montgomery
Jalisa Rogers is a nurse at UAB Internal Medicine in Montgomery and she goes above and beyond to help her patients.
Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off summer program
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicked off its annual summer program this week. Scores of kids came out to the library's -- Petting Zoo and Popsicles event -- Wednesday…
Montgomery Regional Airport adds third non-stop flight to Dallas Ft. Worth
The Montgomery Regional Airport has announced that American Airlines is adding a third daily non-stop flight to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
WATCH: Montgomery Mayor, police address triple homicide on Troy Highway
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and acting Police Chief John Hall spoke to the city at a news conference that Action 8 aired live Wednesday afternoon to address the triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store on Troy Highway.
Rounds of showers/storms through Thursday; Dry, sunshine Friday
A few rounds of showers and storms appear possible through Thursday. One may arrive in west Alabama late Wednesday afternoon, and move through our area during the evening.
One killed, four injured in Elmore County crash
A three-vehicle crash in Elmore County has left a woman dead and four others injured, including a baby.
3 dead in Tuesday night shooting in Montgomery
The deadly shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday in the 4100 block of Troy Hwy
Crime, pay raises for MPD officers and city employees hot topics at Montgomery's City Council Meeting
Once again, crime was the main topic that Montgomery residents packed city hall to talk about Tuesday night.
Montgomery Police Academy graduates new officers
Over a dozen new law enforcement officers are set to hit the street in communities around the state after graduating from the Montgomery Police Academy. Sixteen new crime fighters walked across the stage at…
Three men arrested in Troy robbery
Troy police say they have arrested three men following a robbery.
Biden says he's restricting asylum to help "gain control" of U.S. border with Mexico
President Biden has unveiled plans to restrict people seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial see the document at center of the case
Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from the purchase of the Colt revolver when he was, according to his memoir, addicted to crack.
Nick Saban to be Faulkner University's Benefit Dinner Speaker
Former University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be the speaker at Faulkner University's annual benefit dinner, the university has announced.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery crime statistics show drastic uptick in property crimes in 2024
According to statistics obtained by Action 8 News, robberies at Montgomery businesses are up a whopping 180% from 2023, and the number of individuals who have been robbed has almost doubled from 81 in 2023 to 150 in 2024.
Marion residents speak out about water and sewage issues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Ongoing water problems in the city of Marion have some residents there demanding answers from their city leaders. Residents are getting fed up with how long it's taking for the city's water and sewer issues…
Bill to rename Marion post office for Albert Turner, Sr. passes U.S. House
A bill to rename the post office in Marion in memory of civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. has passed the U.S. House.
Fauci grilled in U.S. House hearing over COVID origins and controversies
Dr. Anthony Fauci called it “simply preposterous” that Republicans in Congress said that he'd tried to cover up the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
