Dick Brewbaker concedes loss in Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Dick Brewbaker, the former state lawmaker and well-known former Montgomery car dealership owner, came up short in the Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2.
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Montgomery citizens speak out against gun violence
Montgomery experienced several daytime shootings over the weekend, one which left an innocent bystander paralyzed from the chest down.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Caroleene Dobson wins Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Caroleene Dobson has won the Republican runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
Man gets four death sentences in Russell County for kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old girl
A man who kidnapped, raped and killed a 5-year-old Georgia girl has been given four death sentences for the crime.
Fairground fire in Montgomery won't stop fair this fall
A fire at the fairgrounds one month ago destroyed all of the equipment and tools used to set up for the Alabama National Fair.
Montgomery City/County EMA Director Christina Thornton prepares for retirement
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency Director Christina Thornton is in her final weeks before retirement.
Selma man killed in crash between motorcycle, Jeep in Dallas County
A Selma man has been killed in a crash in Dallas County involving a motorcycle and a Jeep.
Opelika police searching for missing woman
Opelika police need your help finding a missing woman.
AP Poll: Only 1 in 3 U.S. adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case
The first criminal trial facing former President Donald Trump is also the one in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime, a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two missing children in Montgomery
The Amber Alert for two missing children in Montgomery has been cancelled.
Service at Dadeville High School honors victims of mass shooting on one year anniversary
Families of the victims, first responders, teachers, and other members of the community gathered Monday night at the football field at Dadeville High School. They greeted each other with hugs and some tears.
Selma neighborhood revitalization project beginning to take shape
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A revitalization project is starting to take shape in a Selma neighborhood devastated by the January 12th tornado -- and years of neglect. The 1400 block of Washington…
Life of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy remembered at memorial service
Family, friends and colleagues of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Jermyius Young gathered Monday for a memorial service to celebrate his life.
Trump's hush-money trial gets underway; first day ends without any jurors being picked
The hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump got underway Monday with the process of selecting a jury to hear the case charging him with falsifying business records in order to stifle stories about his sex life.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Family of woman shot on Atlanta Highway releases statement
The family of a woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery on Friday has released a statement on her medical condition.
Woman killed after being hit in the head by a dumbbell
Police have charged 41-year-old Derrick Wilson, of Montgomery, with one count of murder.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police say a fatal shooting has led to a death investigation
Police say their initial investigation prompted a homicide investigation; however, new evidence has adjusted their probe into a death investigation.
Montgomery man killed in weekend shooting
26-year-old Ronel Gomez, of Montgomery, was shot and killed around 9:42 p.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man charged in Tallassee shooting
The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street.
Olympic trials held at Montgomery Whitewater
Athletes from around the world were in Montgomery to compete in Olympic trials at Montgomery Whitewater.
