Greenville native part of Academy Award winning documentary
Greenville native Vince Womack is featured in the Academy Award winning documentary called "The Last Repair Shop."
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Mainly cloudy, windy Monday; Rain, storms late Monday night
Rain and storms appear likely late Monday night into Tuesday. In addition to heavy rain, some storms may be strong to severe. Damaging wind gusts and perhaps a couple tornadoes are the primary concerns.
Poarch Creek Indians awarded $787,000 federal grant for recycling
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been awarded a $787,397 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for recycling efforts.
Memorial in Tallapoosa County marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United States
Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Tallapoosa County for a memorial service on the 210th anniversary of Horseshoe Bend. The battle was the single bloodiest day of conflict for Native Americans with U.S. troops.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Nearly 318,000 Dodge, Chrysler cars recalled because side air bags can hurl shrapnel
Stellantis says the air bags can explode and hurl metal fragments even without the cars being involved in a crash.
Easter Bunny flies in, hops out of the plane to greet excited children at the Prattville Airport
Dozens of children came to the Easter Egg Hunt and Luau at the Prattville Airport and watched in amazement as the Easter Bunny flew in
Montgomery Whitewater hosts U.S. Open Whitewater Championships
People from the across the United States, Canada, and Spain came to compete in kayaking and canoeing events at Montgomery Whitewater
Hundreds attend "This Side of the Bridge" at Riverwalk Stadium
Hundreds of people brought lawn chairs and blankets to Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday to attend a celebration called "This Side of the Bridge."
Montgomery man shot and killed; Homicide investigation launched
A Montgomery man has been shot and killed, leading police to launch a homicide investigation into his death.
President Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown
The U.S. Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday. President Biden has signed it into law.
More than 100 killed in attack on Russian concert hall; Putin believes gunman tried to flee to Ukraine
Russian authorities arrested the four men suspected of carrying out the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people and believe they were headed to Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday during an address to the nation.
Montgomery Whitewater announces events for 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials
A health and wellness fair with activities and family fun will be open during the competition hours on both days.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman sentenced for setting fire inside First Baptist Church in Montgomery
The woman convicted of setting fire inside the historic First Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery has now been sentenced.
MPD: Autopsy reveals Montgomery woman died from a fatal gunshot wound
Maj. Saba Coleman tells Action 8 News that around 8:48 a.m. Monday, MPD and fire medics responded to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road in reference to a deceased person.
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Woman who faked kidnapping on I-459 in Hoover pleads guilty to false reporting
A woman who claimed she was abducted after stopping her car on Interstate 459 in Hoover to check on a wandering toddler has pleaded guilty to charges of giving false information to law enforcement.
Activists want some Alabama death row inmates to be resentenced
Activists are pushing for legislation that would allow about 30 Alabama inmates to be resentenced because they were sentenced to death despite a jury's recommendation of a life sentence.
Former longtime executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association dies
Robert "Bobby" Timmons, who served as executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association from 1975-2022, has died.
Man charged with shooting at Montgomery police
A Montgomery man has been charged with attempted murder after being accused of shooting at police officers during a chase.
What's Happening: March 22-24
Concerts, monster trucks and an Easter egg hunt are just a few events happening this weekend in the River Region!
What the Tech: How to prevent tax refund checks from being stolen
About nine million U.S. taxpayers still get refund checks in the mail, which can be stolen if people aren't careful.
What the Tech: Q&A on possible U.S. TikTok ban
Here are answers to common questions on what happens if the U.S. bans TikTok unless it gets sold.
Local kidney recipient shares amazing story about her transplant journey with AKF
It may just be a walk for others, but Denise now sees it as the biggest step forward in her recovery and journey.
U.S. Justice Department sues Apple, saying it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
The lawsuit alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to “engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Ivey signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools, universities and state agencies and prohibit the teaching of “divisive concepts” including that someone should feel guilty because of their race or gender.
