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Two Montgomery city councilwomen hold anti-violence expo

People who attended received information on public safety from local law enforcement, school resources and various neighborhood associations.

Firefighters respond to hotel fire in Montgomery

Firefighters were called around 3:23 p.m. to the 4100 block of Troy Highway.

MPD officer injured during domestic call

It happened around 11:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of Finley Avenue.

1 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery shooting

Officers were called around 5:51 p.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Woodley Road.

Students at Saint James School return for new school year

Action 8 News stopped by Saint James School as faculty and staff welcomed back its students for the start of the new school year.

Fox with rabies bites Atmore resident

The fox was taken to the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories, where it was confirmed positive for rabies.

10 people charged in organized retail theft in Tuskegee

Tuskegee police still need your help in identifying the 11th person in the case.

Community rallies around Linden family following tragedy

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Linden community rallies around a woman who lost both her husband and her home due to a tragic house fire. Andre Cobb lost her husband Darrell -- along…

Autauga County students start new school year

Action 8 News was at Marbury High School where Autauga County School Superintendent Lyman Woodfin helped greet students starting the new school year.

Montgomery Public Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students

Montgomery Public Schools has announced that all students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch through the 2025-2026 school year.

Three charged with shooting into Wetumpka home

Three people have been charged with shooting into a home in Wetumpka, police say.

What's Happening: August 8-10

Most students have now returned to school, but we still have a couple of Back To School celebrations happening, plus a whole lot more to do in the River Region this weekend!

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fugitive wanted on child sex charge arrested in Montgomery

CrimeStoppers says a man wanted on a child sex-related charge from out of state has been arrested in Montgomery.

Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Chilton County

A man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Chilton County.

CDC: Most Americans get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods

Most Americans get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

What the Tech: Can an iPad tablet replace a laptop computer?

Apple’s newest iPad software, iPadOS 26, isn’t officially out yet, but it is showing that a tablet might be able to replace a laptop, at least for some people.

8 ON YOUR SIDE: Claire's files for bankruptcy for a second time

A national retail chain with locations in Montgomery and elsewhere in our area is filing for bankruptcy protection for a second time.

Five suspects arrested for a shooting at a house in Orrville

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people suspected of shooting up a house in Orrville and wounding one of the people inside -- are behind bars tonight. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says the…

Ground broken for Saban Center in Tuscaloosa

Ground has now been broken for the Saban Center in Tuscaloosa, billed as a one-of-a-kind STEM and arts campus where students will be able to get innovative, hands-on learning opportunities.

U.S. Voting Rights Act signed 60 years ago, following Bloody Sunday in Selma

The nation is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark legislation into law on Aug. 6, 1965, after marchers were beaten in Selma.