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Camden police officer killed in motorcycle crash

A Camden police officer has been killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Auburn man pleads guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, employing illegal immigrants

An Auburn man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal COVID relief funds and to unlawfully employ illegal immigrants who were not authorized to work in the U.S.

What The Tech: A look at Apple's new foldable I-phone

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9. It is the company’s first foldable smartphone, giving users a device that can work like a compact iPhone when closed and something closer to an iPad Mini when opened.

Five arrested in Montgomery kidnapping case

Montgomery police have arrested five people in a kidnapping investigation.

Greenville police searching for bank robber

Greenville Police and the FBI are looking for a man who they say robbed a bank.

Alabama to honor veterans lost to suicide

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its 2026 Operation We Remember campaign, a statewide veteran suicide prevention awareness initiative honoring Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.

Academy of Craft Training opens Central Alabama campus

The Academy of Craft Training has cut the ribbon for its new Central Alabama campus in Montgomery.

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple has unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

Mother of missing man in Elmore County speaks to Action 8 News

Christina Thornton, the retired director of the Montgomery City/County EMA, has spoken to Action 8 News about the search for her missing son.

Pay It Forward: Dovie Siaway

Those who work with Dovie say she is always positive and dependable, going the extra mile in providing support to coaches and supervisors across the state and making sure clients are well taken care of.

Some Montgomery County Commissioners question funding for Montgomery Whitewater

Some Montgomery County Commissioners are expressing concern over the amount of funding being given to Montgomery Whitewater as they prepare the 2027 fiscal year budget.

Montgomery police launch homicide investigation after human remains found

Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of human remains.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police release name of homicide victim

Montgomery police have released the name of the person shot and killed on Taylor Street.

What The Tech: Ways to protect your vehicle key fob from thieves

Thieves are using electronic devices to take advantage of the wireless technology used by some keyless-entry vehicles.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Downtown Wetumpka bridge closed due to gas leak

Wetumpka police say the Bibb Graves bridge will be closed into tomorrow as crews work to repair it.

Group hopes to save former Edistone Hotel building in downtown Selma

The new owners of the Edistone Hotel property in Selma have brought in a team of experts to assess the building in the hopes of saving it.

Two men shot in Montgomery in apparent exchange of gunfire

Two men have been shot in Montgomery in what police believe was an exchange of gunfire between them.

Labor Day celebrated with hot dog eating contest in Millbrook

Labor Day has been celebrated with a hot dog eating contest at 17 Springs in Millbrook.

Help Celebrate Montgomery's "All-America City" award at block party

The City of Montgomery was recently recognized as an All-America City. You're invited to a block party to celebrate!

Banquet to raise money for Y.C. Nance Memorial Sports Complex in Union Springs

A banquet will be held to honor people who've enriched the Bullock County in some way, while also raising money to build the Y.C. Nance Memorial Sports Complex.

Five killed in Amazon cargo jet runway crash in Miami

Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment.