4 suspects arrested in 2013 murders of 3 Montgomery residents
One of the suspects, Keante Harris, is an assistant principal in Jefferson County.
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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Missing Opelika teen found safe
18-year-old Presley Shantrice Johnson was last seen around noon on May 9 leaving Opelika High School in a black Ford Explorer.
Uniontown man dies in fatal crash in Perry County
The fatal crash happened around 10:25 a.m. on Thursday on Alabama 183 near the 11 mile marker, approximately 11 miles north of Uniontown.Â
Woman wanted for shooting that killed one, injured another
Officials say on May 3, officers were called to the 100 block of Alabama Avenue after receiving a call about two gunshot victims.
Florida man arrested for sexual abuse, sodomy charges in Dallas County
Selma police say a Florida man has been arrested for sexually abusing two juvenile females.
34 MPS students receive EJI Legacy Scholarship
The scholarship, which awards $10,000 to each recipient, is awarded to graduating seniors from each of nine different Montgomery public high schools.
What passed and what failed in 2024 session of Alabama Legislature?
Here's a look at what passed and what failed over the three-month session of the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without taking another gambling vote
Alabama lawmakers ended the legislative session Thursday, continuing a 25-year stalemate on the issue of gambling that could have gone up for a statewide vote this summer.
Legislature approves $9.3 billion education budget, including teacher pay raise
The Alabama Legislature has approved a teacher pay raise as part of a new $9.3 billion Education Trust Fund budget.
Sunshine returns Friday, mainly dry Mother's Day weekend
The rest of Friday looks mainly dry, with sunshine during the afternoon. Temperatures warm into the low and mid 80s. Humidity decreases as winds turn to the northwest.
Saying goodbye to Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School
The end of an era: Montgomery's Sidney Lanier High School gets ready to close its doors forever on May 24
Special Education teacher honored in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A special education teacher in Wilcox County calls it quits after more than four decades in the classroom. Wilcox Central High School Special Education teacher Archye Anderson is retiring…
3 Degree Guarantee: Alabama Shakespeare Festival gets $1,300 check
Action 8 News and the Johnny Adams Law Firm are giving away another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local non-profit.
What the Tech App of the Day: Clapper
If TikTok is banned in the U.S., check out the Clapper app, which is similar to TikTok, with some twists.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office assists MPD during officer shortage
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office assists MPD in covering commercial areas with high pedestrian traffic during officer shortage
Lee County teacher charged with hitting student
A teacher at Loachapoka Elementary School in Lee County has been charged with hitting a student.
Minter man arrested in Montgomery homicide case
Police say 18-year-old Keehsar Henderson, of Minter, is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of 52-year-old Christopher Manuel.
Barbour County man killed in Pike County crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the crash happened just before 7:00 a.m. on Alabama 130 near the 5 mile marker, approximately 6 miles east of Banks.Â
Strong to severe storms possible Thursday and Thursday night
An organized cluster of storms, or Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) may develop to our west Thursday evening. It may race west to east across our area Thursday night. Damaging wind gusts could be more common and widespread due to these storms.
Elmore County teacher named the 2024-2025 Alabama Teacher of the Year
Stringfellow will serve as the state's official ambassador for public education and the teaching profession.Â
Montgomery man charged in high speed chase
According to court documents obtained by Action 8 News, 20-year-old Carlos Rene Maldonado-Chavez has been charged with attempting to elude, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.
Man charged in Montgomery shooting
A man has been charged in a shooting in Montgomery.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting deadlines in state's open records law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation that would put response deadlines in the state's open records law.
Alabama lawmakers approve stiffer penalties for falsely reporting crime
Alabama lawmakers voted to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement, legislation that follows a kidnapping hoax that drew national attention.
Selma Police investigate city's 2nd homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's second homicide of the year -- following a fatal shooting in the city Friday night. "I just can't believe it." Pauline Chaney…
