Boy Scouts changing name to appear more inclusive
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.
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Demopolis reacts to healthcare high school legislative approval
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State lawmakers approved one of Governor Kay Ivey's top priorities last week. And now the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences -- is on the way to Demopolis. The governor…
Montgomery police searching for suspect in business robbery
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect in the robbery of a business.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery shooting victim dies
A man who was shot in Montgomery on Monday has died of his injuries.
One person dead, another seriously injured in Montgomery house fire
One person has been killed and another seriously injured in a house fire in Montgomery early Tuesday morning.
ACTION 8 DAY: Friendship Mission needs your help
Join Action 8 and our community partners as we help Friendship Mission on our first-ever Action 8 Day on Saturday, May 11.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on East Patton Avenue that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Nuts sold in Alabama recalled
Two Planters nut products sold in Alabama are being recalled over health concerns.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two more arrests made in Brundidge shooting
Two more arrests have been made in a shooting investigation in Brundidge.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Student detained after threat made to Opp City Schools
A student has been detained after a threat was made to Opp City Schools on Monday.
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York has fined him an additional $1,000 for violating his gag order a second time and warned Trump that he could face jail time.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for missing man in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies have canceled the search for a missing man.
2024 Montgomery Kidney Walk another big success
The 2024 Montgomery Kidney Walk and celebration for the Alabama Kidney Foundation was held at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday.
Ribbon cut on Crenshaw Park in Wetumpka
The Elmore County Commission held a ribbon cutting for the newly improved Crenshaw Park in Wetumpka on Saturday.
Spring Chicken Festival celebrated in Pike Road
Hundreds of people showed up at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road for its 5th annual Spring Chicken Festival on Saturday.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Gambling bill not yet dead
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the gambling bill isn't yet dead, even though time is quickly winding down in this year's session of the Alabama Legislature.
Pike Road Dollar General store burglarized overnight
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to Action 8 News that the Dollar General store in Pike Road was burglarized overnight.
Selma man killed in Perry County crash
A Selma man has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Perry County.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery Shooting Victim Amy Dicks calls for action from Mayor and MPD leadership
Amy Dicks spoke while sitting in a wheelchair in the spinal cord recovery unit at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after being shot last month in Montgomery.
One person dead, two injured in Montgomery shooting
One person has been killed and two others injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Montgomery.
WCCS Aviation Day returns to Craig Field Airport in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of students from around the Black Belt were at Craig Field in Selma yesterday -- for Aviation Day 2024. Aviation Day is sponsored by Wallace Community College Selma…
Fallen officers remembered at Alabama Capitol ceremony
The Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police held a ceremony outside the Alabama Capitol in remembrance of fallen officers on Friday morning.
Man killed in crash on Interstate 65 near Clanton
A man has died in a crash of a van on Interstate 65 near Clanton.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: More than eight tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled
More than eight tons of beef sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because of possible e-coli contamination.
Rabid raccoon found in Autauga County
State health officials say a rabid raccoon has been found in Autauga County and they are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are protected.
