Man in critical condition in shooting on Eastern Boulevard
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Montgomery citizens concerned about crime come to Mayor's Community Town Hall armed with questions
More than 300 people came to the town hall meeting Tuesday evening, and at least 120 questions had previously been submitted online by concerned citizens.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that the shooting happened around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Former Montgomery mail carrier convicted of mail theft and fraud
Federal prosecutors say a former mail carrier from Montgomery has been convicted of mail theft and mail fraud.
Selma University to get $750,000 to preserve Foster Hall
Selma University is getting $750,000 from the National Park Service to preserve Foster Hall on its campus.
Joe Bonsall, member of "The Oak Ridge Boys" country music group, dies at 76
Joe Bonsall, a longtime member of the legendary country music group "The Oak Ridge Boys," has died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 76.
State lawmaker from Lowndes County charged with two felonies
A state lawmaker from Lowndes County has been arrested on two felony charges.
U.S. Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to unconstitutional levels of violence and excessive force.
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial begins with jury selection
Alec Baldwin’s trial in the shooting of a cinematographer is set to begin in New Mexico with the selection of jurors who will decide whether the actor is guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Selma mayor appoints new interim assistant police chief
Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has announced that he has appointed a new interim assistant police chief.
Thieves hit Montgomery church's donation center
A Montgomery church's donation center was burglarized over the Fourth of July weekend.
WAKA debuts new classic cartoon TV channel
WAKA Action 8 has debuted a new TV channel dedicated to classic cartoons.
Man killed in pickup truck crash in Autauga County
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Autauga County.
Hurricane Beryl hits Texas as Category 1 storm
Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas early Monday with heavy rains and powerful winds, knocking out power to 1.5 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded residents.
An unsung hero of the civil rights movement honored with a special celebration Sunday
Reverend Richard Boone was instrumental in bringing the federal food stamp program to Alabama, and he was unjustly thrown in jail numerous times for activism
Fire damages home in Montgomery County
A home in the Rolling Hills neighborhood off of U.S. Highway 231 in Montgomery County has been damaged in a fire.
Another heat advisory Sunday, elevated rain chances continue
Sunday looks like *another* very hot day. Showers and storms become scattered about during the afternoon. However, temperatures reach the mid 90s in several locations before cooling rain arrives.
Man shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery
A man is recovering after being shot on Woodley Road in Montgomery.
Campaign 2024: Biden dismisses age questions in exclusive ABC News interview
President Biden used this highly anticipated TV interview to repeatedly reject taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term.
Developers speak out after Montgomery mayor vetoes approved zoning request
The city council took up the veto in its meeting earlier this week, but the effort to overturn it failed by one vote.
Very hot and humid weather with scattered storms this weekend
The weekend looks hot, with high temperatures in the mid 90s Saturday and Sunday. A heat advisory covers most of central and south Alabama Saturday.
Alabama state senator critically hurt in jet-ski crash
A crash involving two jet skis has left an Alabama state senator critically injured.
What the Tech: What to do if your phone falls into water
If your phone falls into water, should you turn it off? Put it in rice? Leave it in the sun? Here are the best ways to dry out your phone and to keep it working.
What's Happening: July 5-7
Independence Day may be over, but there are still plenty of things to do in the River Region during this long holiday weekend!
