O.J. Simpson dies at age 76
A message posted Thursday on Simpson's official X account said he died after battling cancer.
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2 inmates dead, 5 injured in crash involving ADOC van
The accident happened on Elder Road in Dadeville Wednesday.
Montgomery man killed in wreck
A Montgomery man has been killed after crashing an SUV.
Memorials planned for Montgomery County Deputy Jermyius Young
Memorials are being planned to remember the life of Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Jermyius Young.
Property tax hike proposed to help Autauga County Schools
The Autauga County school board has approved a property tax increase, which must still win voters' support.
Baseball fans celebrate the Montgomery Biscuits home opener
The Montgomery Biscuits were back in action for the first time in 2024 on Tuesday evening at Riverwalk Stadium.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: John Hall named acting Montgomery Police Chief
Deputy Chief John Hall, who is Chief of Investigations for the Montgomery Police Department, has been named acting chief while Chief Darryl Albert is on administrative leave.
Irondale man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama Attorney General’s Office
An Irondale man is facing federal charges that he detonated an explosive device in downtown Montgomery outside the office of the Attorney General.
Town of Pike Road selected to participate in DesignPlace program
Town leaders are holding two community input sessions on April 11 and April 13.
Allen tells Democratic Party that names submitted past the certification deadline will not appear on November ballot
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has notified the Democratic Party that an important deadline is approaching that affects getting candidates on the November ballot.
Montgomery Public Schools announce early dismissal Wednesday
Montgomery Public Schools have announced a one-hour earlier dismissal.
Pay It Forward: Patricia Sanders of Selma
Patricia Sanders works for the Blue Jean Church in Selma helping to prepare food for the needy.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Meet Democratic Congressional candidate Anthony Daniels
Action 8 News is getting you ready for the April 16 runoffs in the District 2 Congressional race. Meet Democratic candidate Anthony Daniels.
What to know about President Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation
President Joe Biden is taking another shot at student loan cancellation, hoping to deliver on a key campaign promise.
Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to 10 years in prison for not stopping "runaway train"
The first parents convicted in connection to a U.S. mass school shooting have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.
Alabama State University is reaching out to Birmingham-Southern College students
Alabama State University is reaching out to students of Birmingham-Southern College, which will close on May 31.
What the Tech: See how AI can help you plan a vacation
To plan a vacation, all you need to do is ask Google and its new generative AI tool in the normal Google Search bar.
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country album chart
Beyoncé's latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter”, hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart, making her the first Black woman to top the chart since its 1964 inception.
Police: Woman shot drivers on I-10 in Florida panhandle, saying God told her to because of the eclipse
Investigators say the woman drove from Alabama to Interstate 10 near Bonifay, Florida, where she started shooting.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Meet Democratic Congressional Candidate Shomari Figures
Action 8 News is getting you ready for the April 16 runoffs in the District 2 Congressional race. Meet Democratic candidate Shomari Figures.
Lowndes Co. woman clings to hope in missing persons cold case
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County woman continues to hope for the safe return of a son -- who went missing in Montgomery -- nearly 20 years ago. It's a missing persons…
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert placed on administrative leave
Mayor Steven Reed made the announcement Monday.
Many skygazers flock to AUM to witness solar eclipse
AUM welcomed folks who wanted to witness the solar eclipse on Monday.
A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality
A midday darkness fell across parts of North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergent pods recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergent packets due to a defect in the products' child-resistant packaging.
