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Pike Road Schools Central Office will soon have a new home
Officials with the school system confirm to Action 8 News that its new and permanent home will be located at the old Buckmasters' building on US-80.
Suspect arrested in shooting death of woman on Troy Highway
41-year-old Kawanda McDade has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting that happened around 5:11 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of Troy Highway.
MPD: Woman dead in city's latest homicide on Troy Highway
The shooting happened around 5:11 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of Troy Highway.
Chances for rain return, but the heat stays on this week
Clouds increase Monday morning. A few showers or storm appear possible prior to midday. A front may trigger additional showers or storms during the afternoon.
City Councilwoman Julie Beard releases statement on mass shooting
The shooting took place near North Pass Road and Alabama River Parkway, which is part of Councilwoman Beard's statement.
9 shot, 4 others injured in mass shooting in Montgomery
Officials say it happened around 1:46 a.m. in the area of North Pass Road and Alabama River Parkway.
Man dead in Montgomery fatal shooting
The shooting happened around 9:26 p.m. in the 300 block of Burgwyn Road.
MPD: Man injured in Saturday shooting
The shooting happened just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Early Street.
3 Birmingham men die after becoming distressed while swimming at Florida beach
The sheriff's office received an emergency call about the distressed swimmers shortly after 8 p.m.
24-hour event helps ham radio operators prepare for emergencies
MARC's Field Day brings together many of the club's 125 members to practice making contacts in worst case scenarios.
Benefit ride held for woman who was paralyzed during shooting
Dozens of drivers revved up their engines Saturday to raise money for a local woman who was hit and paralyzed by gunfire on Atlanta Highway in April.
1 dead, 2 injured in two separate crashes in Opelika
Both crashes remain under investigation by the Opelika Police Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit.
Very hot, a few showers Sunday; Better rain chances next week
Sunday looks partly to mostly sunny and very hot again, with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Again, peak heat indices likely remain below heat advisory criteria of ~105°. A few brief showers appear possible during the afternoon.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: ASE Credit Union restores access to network
In an abundance of caution, all branch locations were closed Saturday.
Union Springs man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Pike Road
The crash involving a commercial vehicle happened around 10:15 a.m. Friday on Alabama 110 near the 9 mile marker.
City of Wetumpka breaks ground on new shopping center
The River Town Center is said to be a cornerstone of economic development on the west side of Wetumpka.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Opelika missing woman found safe
45-year-old Sabrina Temples was last contacted around 4:30 p.m. on June 19.
Mainly dry and hot this weekend, better rain chances next week
This weekend looks mainly dry and very hot. Saturday looks mostly sunny and rain-free with highs in the mid 90s.
Suspected burglar caught in Dallas Co. after his car runs out of gas
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing burglary charges -- after he's allegedly caught on tape committing the crimes -- and the stolen property -- is found in his car. Sheriff…
Attempted murder suspect leads Selma Police on high speed chase
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is behind bars facing several charges following a high speed chase in Selma. Thirty-eight year old Jason Craig -- is facing charges that include attempted murder…
MPD: Woman dead in city's latest homicide
Once they arrived, they found 39-year-old Amanda Warmack, of Montgomery, with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.
ONLY ON 8: Home damaged in shooting, no injuries reported
Officers responded Thursday just before midnight to the 500 block of County Downs Road after receiving a call of a shooting.
Boil water advisory lifted in Dallas County
Officials with the Dallas County Water and Sewer Authority tell Action 8 News that they have lifted the boil water advisory after bacteriological samples came back clear.
Montgomery County deputies searching for wanted fugitive
43-year-old Christina Bordner physically assaulted another person with a knife. Bordner failed to appear in court on those charges.
