1 dead, 2 injured in two separate crashes in Opelika
Both crashes remain under investigation by the Opelika Police Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit.
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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.
Investigators seek identity of 3 suspects who robbed a business in Montgomery
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers say the three suspects robbed the business in the 1500 block of Jackson Ferry Road on Tuesday, February 6.
What's Happening: June 21-23
You can take in a full range of fun activities throughout the River Region as you welcome the first weekend of summer!
Eight electric vehicle chargers unveiled at Montgomery Whitewater
The Montgomery County Commission has unveiled eight new electric vehicle chargers at Montgomery Whitewater, with the help of some other groups.
Second suspect arrested and charged in Valley Grande murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office makes another arrest -- in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in murder of 12-year-old girl in Montgomery
A second suspect has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Montgomery.
Some clouds, a few showers Thursday; Mostly sunny, dry Friday
Friday looks mostly sunny, dry, and hot with highs in the low 90s. The weekend now looks mainly dry, with highs in the low to perhaps mid 90s.
Montgomery police searching for suspects in business robbery
Montgomery police are investigating a business robbery and need your help identifying the suspects.
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, the prolific film and television actor whose long career stretched from "M.A.S.H." to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88.
$1,000 reward offered in Montgomery shooting that left man dead, three injured
A $1,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of solving a shooting in Montgomery that left a man dead and three others injured.
Train collides with commercial vehicle in Dallas County
Both lanes are currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time.
Former Montgomery Police Chief applies for police chief position in Austin, TX
Former Police Chief Darryl Albert is one of 32 people who have applied to be the next chief of police for the Austin Police Department.
Montgomery's "Front Line Hero" doctor sheds light on rampant shootings, police shortage
A physician recognized as a "Front Line Hero" by the City of Montgomery for his efforts battling the COVID pandemic says there were 15 shootings treated in local emergency rooms just last weekend.
