Rep. Terri Sewell holds rural healthcare roundtable in Demopolis
In Demopolis, Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a rural health roundtable to hear directly from health care providers and hospital officials about the challenges they're facing.
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Lawmakers pushing bills focused on technical education
So far, both bills have passed the Alabama House of Representatives with full bipartisan support.
Lutzie 43 Foundation & ALDOT host safe driving summit at Prattville High School
Juniors and Seniors at Prattville High School learned about the dangers of drunk and impaired driving thanks to the Lutzie 43 Foundation and others, who held an educational and interactive seminar this morning.
"Ketamine Queen" gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge has handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New information in mystery surrounding Opelika woman who vanished in 1980
Action 8 News is staying on top of a cold case murder mystery that stretches from Opelika all the way to Southern California.
Dog tethering bill passes Alabama House with changes
The House approved the new bill with the amendments 69-23 with 9 abstentions.
FLIMP Festival returns this weekend
It will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden at the museum.
Montgomery garden club to hold annual plant sale
The Capital City Master Gardener Association will hold its 2026 Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to noon outside of Frazer Church.
Prattville investigator named CrimeStoppers 2025 Officer of the Year
His work was especially notable in two armed robbery cases at the Texaco station on Interstate Park Loop in July 2025.
What the Tech: Protecting yourself from Chinese apps
The FBI is raising concerns about several popular apps that millions of Americans already have on their phones.
Pay It Forward: Shadel Johnson of Prattville
Shadel Johnson plays a vital roll in the lives of students by providing snack money to kids who don't have any, being a listening ear to those who need one, and cooking for families who are going through a tough situation.
Pay it Forward: Jennifer Kirk of Montgomery
It's no secret that those who work in the medical and emergency fields have tough jobs. But at Jackson Hospital, Jennifer Kirk makes sure the nurses, staff, and patients there are appreciated.
Trenholm State Community College to offer dual enrollment + early college
The college will be holding a community information session on Wednesday, April 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Trenholm Campus on Air Base Boulevard.
Pilot Club of Prattville to hold fashion show for those with special needs
The Pilot Club of Prattville supports programs that help special needs children and adults of the tri-county region and the State of Alabama.
Montgomery Regional Airport launches service to Houston
United Airlines will offer twice-daily service between Montgomery and Houston, with departures from MGM at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Wetumpka police officer named CrimeStoppers 2025 Officer of the Year
In his nomination, Chief Reeves described Cpl. Ricks as “an inspiration to every member of this department.”
Several Republican candidates to converge on Pine Level this weekend
The Autauga County GOP is hosting "Politics in the Park" on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pine Level Community Center.
Local marching band to perform in the America 250 parade
The Prattville High School is the only band from the state of Alabama that was asked to perform in Philadelphia in front of the whole country.
MAX4Kids to hold clay shoot benefiting children in the area
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club in Montgomery.
Faulkner University to host safe driving event for students and parents
The free event is designed to engage prospective students in conversations about the risks of distracted driving while also introducing them to college and career opportunities in business and insurance.
What The Tech: Gadgets to help you get rid of your desk clutter
A few smart gadgets can actually reduce the mess without getting rid of the tech you rely on.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: One of the victims dies in Midtown Montgomery shooting
It happened around 6:32 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Gatsby Drive.
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
The Artemis II astronauts are taking in magnificent views of the far side of the moon never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.
President Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as deadline for a deal nears
President Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war.
Montgomery woman sentenced for conspiracy involving stolen mail and bank fraud
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy involving stolen mail and bank fraud.
