Reward increased in death of Montgomery woman on Mother's Day
Police say the fatal shooting happened just after 7:00 p.m. in the 4200 block of Cobbington Road in Montgomery.
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Pleasant Thursday, heavy rain, severe storms possible Friday
Some storms may become strong to severe Friday. The storm prediction center places a slight (level 2/5) severe risk across southwest Alabama Friday and Friday night.
U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross discusses violent crimes
U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross sat down with Action 8 News earlier this week.
Montgomery City Council District 6 Town Hall Meeting
A town hall meeting was held Tuesday for Montgomery residents of District 6 to speak directly with city leaders.
Selma murder & assault suspect turns herself in to police
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman wanted for murder and assault -- is now in police custody -- waiting to go before a judge. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes says 29-year-old Taylor Thomas…
Montgomery Zoo hosts Spring Animal Enrichment Day this weekend
The Montgomery Zoo is also hosting its Spring Magical Creatures Education Program from 10:00 a.m. to noon that day.
Auburn police arrest two on gambling-related charges
The arrests stems from an investigation that started involving an illegal gambling operation at a business in the 2400 block of East Glenn Avenue.
NWS confirms an EF-2 tornado hit parts of Butler County on May 10
The EF-2 tornado was said to have winds at 115 miles per hour.
Pike Road Crawfish Boil postponed until June 1
The 12th Annual Pike Road Patriot Fund Crawfish Boil has been postponed due to this weekend's inclement weather.
Pleasant mid-May weather Wednesday, Thursday; Storms Friday
Wednesday and Thursday look pleasant across central and south Alabama. Each day remains rain-free, with a partly to mostly sunny sky. Temperatures peak in the mid 80s Wednesday afternoon, with a brisk west wind.
Hundreds attend dinner and auction to raise funds for Montgomery shooting victim's recovery
Several hundred people gathered in Montgomery County to help raise money for Amy Dicks' extensive medical bills stemming from serious injuries she received in an April 12 shooting on the Atlanta Highway
Pay It Forward: Lewis Washington of Wetumpka
Paying it forward to others comes naturally for Lewis Washington of Wetumpka. When people need him they know they can count on him.
Governor signs legislation for new state healthcare high school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey signs legislation creating the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis. With the stroke of a pen, Governor Kay Ivey took an idea years in the…
Groundbreaking ceremony set for the new Pike Road High School
The ceremony will take place on Wallahatchie Road across from the water tower.
Five sentenced on federal charges of robbing two Montgomery cell phone stores
Five people have been sentenced for robbing two cell phone stores at gunpoint in Montgomery.
Montgomery man sentenced to 130 months for sex trafficking of a minor
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking involving a minor.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward offered in fatal Mother's Day shooting in Montgomery
A cash reward is now being offered in the hopes of solving a Montgomery woman's shooting death on Mother's Day.
Man charged with shooting into Montgomery garbage truck
A man is being charged with shooting into a Montgomery city garbage truck as a crew was out to pick up trash.
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells and other products
The Biden administration plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.
Alabama among states suing Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks
A large group of Republican attorneys general, including Alabama's Steve Marshall, are taking legal action against the Biden administration and California over new emissions limits for trucks.
Woman on ATV killed in Montgomery crash
A woman has been killed while riding an ATV in Montgomery.
Selma man killed in weekend shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's third homicide of the year following a weekend shooting. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes -- says 57 year old Kevin Wade Shark -- was…
Michael Cohen testifies against Trump about hush money payments
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer, is by far the Manhattan district attorney’s most important witness in the case.
10 people, including former employees, charged with theft of federal programs funds from local university
Trials for each defendant is currently scheduled for August 12, 2024.
Hampstead hosts annual crawfish boil
Dozens of people gathered at Hampstead to enjoy a good old fashioned crawfish boil on Saturday afternoon
