Two-vehicle crash in Lee County leaves one person dead
Fatal crash claims the life of a 44-year-old man late Saturday night.
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Mardi Gras parade runs through a packed downtown Prattville
Prattville joined in on the Mardi Gras festivities with their parade and festival on Saturday.
Hundreds come out to Mardi Gras in downtown Montgomery
Mardi Gras festivities came to downtown Montgomery on Saturday.
Two men shot on South Union Street in Montgomery
Two men have been injured after being shot on South Union Street in Montgomery.
‘You’re Not in This Alone’: Statewide Organizations Collaborate to Better Serve Victims of Violent Crime
The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission hosted the summit to establish a statewide network to help victims of violent crime.
Man convicted of attempted murder in Montgomery
A man has been convicted of attempted murder after a shooting at a Montgomery convenience store.
What's Happening: February 13-15
There's plenty to do in the River Region this weekend as we celebrate both Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day!
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Montgomery
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Montgomery to speak about her political career, her book and her whirlwind run for the White House in 2024.
Reaction to officer-involved shooting in Dannelly Pines neighborhood in Montgomery
The quiet Dannelly Pines neighborhood of Montgomery was the scene of an officer-involved shooting between a suspect and an ALEA agent this week.
Camden woman indicted in $220,000 theft scheme
A Camden woman has been indicted on three felony charges related to a $220,000 theft and identity theft scheme.
Mostly sunny Friday, clouds increase Saturday, rain/storms Sunday
Temperatures warm to near 70° Friday afternoon, while the sky remains mostly sunny. Friday night still turns somewhat cool, with lows in the 40s while the sky becomes partly cloudy.
What The Tech: What is the safest way to connect to a hotspot?
Instead of connecting your laptop to public WiFi, you can use your phone’s cellular connection through a wired connection.
Woman injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 10:37 a.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of Cotton Court.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Suspect involved in shooting with ALEA agent dead; agent expected to recover
The suspect involved in a shooting in Montgomery that also left an ALEA special agent shot has died from his injures, ALEA has announced.
Goldfish Swim School in Montgomery offering free lessons for infants 4 to 8 months
Officials with the swim school say the program is ideal for families looking to give their children a head start in water proficiency while creating memorable bonding moments.Â
Gov. Kay Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act was one of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, which will now provide new legal protection for children from child predators.
Alabama Senate considering bill to put restrictions on police chases
A public hearing has been held on an Alabama Senate bill that would restrict police chases in the hopes of preventing deadly wrecks.
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal authorities say the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps focused on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area have led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people.
What The Tech: What happens if your Iphone photos accidentally get deleted?
Before you start deleting photos to free up space, take a minute to understand how syncing works. A small misunderstanding can lead to a very big regret.
ALEA special agent shot in Montgomery
Action 8 News was on the scene in west Montgomery where an ALEA special agent was shot Wednesday evening.
Wetumpka’s Mardi Gras Festival Promises Fun for the Whole Family
The Mardi Gras Festival is taking over downtown Wetumpka this Saturday, February 14.
Montgomery man arrested on domestic violence charges
CrimeStoppers says a tip has led to the arrest of a Montgomery man wanted on domestic violence charges.
"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.
Man charged in multiple robberies in Montgomery
The incidents took place between January 26 and February 10.
What The Tech: How to better protect yourself on the internet
There are free websites online that show far more personal information without your permission.
