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A hot and humid Labor Day holiday
Heat index values will climb over 100 degrees again today
Two hurt in shooting on Taylor Road in Montgomery
Two juvenile males have been seriously hurt in a shooting on Taylor Road in Montgomery.
Historic St. James Hotel in Selma planning to reopen this month
The historic St. James Hotel on the banks of the Alabama River in Selma is scheduled to reopen later this month as a Marriott property.
Motorcyclist killed in Opelika crash
A crash between a motorcycle and an SUV in Opelika has left the motorcyclist dead.
Three people hurt by gunfire in Montgomery
Three people have been hurt when someone opened fire into a vehicle in Montgomery.
Montgomery Zoo preparing to open new entrance complex
The Montgomery Zoo is preparing to open its new multi-million dollar entrance complex after more than a year of construction.
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man known to them has been shot and killed in the 800 block of Taylor Street.
Two men shot on Edgemont Avenue in Montgomery
Two men have been shot on West Edgemont Avenue in Montgomery.
Teen in custody following "Cat in the Hat" threat against Andalusia High School
City leaders in Andalusia say a local teen is in custody following a threat made against Andalusia High School.
Montgomery Police Department looking for new officers at Recruit 50 event
The Montgomery Police Department is holding a Recruit 50 signing day event, hoping to attract 50 people to its next police academy class.
Man sentenced to prison following shootout inside Montgomery business
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2024 shootout inside a Montgomery package store.
Prattville YMCA gets ready for the Great Grits Cook-Off
The Guardian Credit Union Great Grits Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Willis Bradford Branch on McQueen Smith Road.
Two deadly shootings put Montgomery’s bond system under scrutiny
When someone accused of a crime is released on bond, what happens if police say they commit another violent offense? Two Montgomery cases are putting that question back in the spotlight.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
HMMA donates $25,000 to the Montgomery Zoological Society
The donation helps support the Montgomery Zoo's efforts to enhance educational programs, conservation initiatives and visitor experiences.Â
Spectrum outage in Montgomery being investigated as a criminal act
Spectrum officials tell Action 8 News that one of the fiber optic lines in the area of the 4200 block of Sherman Way in Montgomery was intentionally cut in a criminal attack on the infrastructure.
Auburn man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on August 31, an employee with the Lee County Department of Human Resources filed a report with his office regarding sexual abuse of a juvenile.Â
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for gun, drug trafficking offenses
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to having guns as a convicted felon and having guns in a drug trafficking crime.
Man charged with stealing cattle in Butler County
A man has been arrested on charges that he stole cattle in Butler County.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on Fairview Avenue in Montgomery
A man has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.
Brickus chosen first permanent black female police chief in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has chosen a historic new police chief. The council picked Chief Ettice Brickus -- to lead the Selma Police Department at a special called…
What's Happening: September 4-7
We are getting you ready to enjoy a long Labor Day weekend with plenty of events in the River Region!
Marion woman charged with child endangerment in Selma
A Marion woman faces charges that she left four young children unattended inside a hot vehicle outside the Selma Walmart.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Howell faces new charges in addition to charge of threatening Opelika High School
18-year-old Jacob Scott Howell faces more charges in addition to the charge of making a terrorist threat against Opelika High School.
