Alabama Public Television votes to continue contract with PBS
The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted without dissent to continue paying the contract with PBS that runs until July.
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Family Sunshine Center executive director steps down; interim named
Officials announced Tay Knight is stepping down from her role after more than eight years of service.
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
The bill passed the House 427-1, with the only no vote coming from Rep. Clay Higgins.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man identified in Montgomery homicide
It happened around 6:20 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Courtland Drive.
Woman killed in Auburn crash involving a school bus
It happened Tuesday morning in the 1000 block of East University Drive.
Unusually warm weather will continue through Friday
Rain chances remain very low through Thursday
What The Tech: Tips to save money on shipping without an Amazon Prime subscription
More than 200 million people pay $140 for Amazon Prime. That's a good deal for some, but if you only use it for free shipping, it's not that great of a deal.
Fire breaks out at Montgomery restaurant
Action 8 News was on the scene as fire was coming from the roof.
Miracle at Hilltop returns to the Capital City
For the third year in a row, Hilltop Public House has transformed into a festive, over-the-top Christmas bar featuring cocktails and holiday spirit.
Montgomery City Council Committee Moves Closer Towards Airbnb and Single-Room Rental Oversight
According to city officials, Montgomery currently has 587 short-term rentals, most of which are unlicensed.
Man charged in July homicide in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a man in a homicide that happened over the summer.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama goes on shopping spree
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive is underway, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama going on a shopping spree to help fill up the toy vault.
Man dead in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 6:20 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Courtland Drive.
New Police Chief makes history in the city of Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Marion has a new history making police chief -- to lead its police department. Former Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes took over as Marion's…
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Sophie Martin from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
Area firefighters come together for multi-agency training in Pike Road
The training was put on by the North American Equipment Company.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: 15-year-old killed in shooting identified
The fatal shooting happened around 4:46 p.m. Friday in the 3500 block of Fairground Road.
A stretch of unusually warm weather begins on Tuesday
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 80 degrees or warmer through Friday
What The Tech App of the Day: WhatNot App
Part eBay and part Snapchat, the app blends live video with online auctions so sellers can show off items in real time while buyers bid instantly.
Auburn’s Faulk Brothers Give Away 100+ Turkeys in Highland Home
The Auburn football players hosted a turkey drive in their hometown of Highland Home, where cars lined up to receive holiday meal packages.
Montgomery Academy's STEAMfest Brings Hands-On Science and Art Activities—and a Hot Air Balloon—to Young Learners
Hundreds of children attended MA's free STEAMfest, which featured more than 50 hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
Four Montgomery men arrested on multiple charges in Millbrook
Millbrook police say four Montgomery men are in custody on drugs and weapons charges.
Marbury man killed in Autauga County crash
It happened around 10:00 p.m. Friday on Autauga County 131, approximately four miles southeast of Marbury.
Coffee County crash leaves one dead, another injured
It happened around 4:01 p.m. Friday on Alabama 51 near the six mile marker, approximately four miles north of New Brockton.
