Dementia Friendly Alabama holds "Halloween Crawl"
Dementia Friendly Alabama has held a Halloween Crawl for people to enjoy a special day with others.
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Pay It Forward: Candy Harris
Candy Harris donates to the Montgomery Cancer Center and the Humane Society in Montgomery and Elmore County. She has a nursing home blessing volunteers at Wesley Gardens and the gift shop. She also helps First Choice.
Selma AmeriCorps program rebooted to address housing shortage
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The AmeriCorps program is getting a reboot in the city of Selma to help address the city's ongoing housing shortage. AmeriCorps is a federal program that helps to provide…
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis confirmed for seat on federal bench
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis to serve as a federal district judge in the Middle District of Alabama.
Clarke County Sheriff: Suspect planning attacks on synagogues arrested
The Clarke County Sheriff's Office says a suspect has been arrested who was planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and other states.
Montgomery's Capri Theatre announces leadership changes
Montgomery's historic Capri Theatre has announced leadership changes with the upcoming departure of longtime director Martin McCaffery.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
High floodwaters have swept across southwestern Jamaica, with winds tearing roofs off buildings and boulders tumbling into roads as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
Log truck driver dies after crashing into Lake Frank Jackson in Opp
The driver of an 18-wheel log truck has been killed after crashing into Lake Frank Jackson in Opp.
Covington County Sheriff's deputies continue search for woman who hasn't been seen in more than a year
The Covington County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in the ongoing search for a woman who vanished more than a year ago.
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously injured.
AAA Alabama releases Halloween safety tips for parents, children and drivers
This Halloween, whether you're on the road, trick-or-treating or hosting a party, AAA Alabama says there are simple steps to avoid common holiday hazards, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence increases
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere.
Heart of Alabama Food Bank feels effects of federal government shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown is having effects on the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
Governor honors Alabama businesses which hire people with disabilities
Gov. Kay Ivey has honored Alabama businesses which hire people with disabilities.
What The Tech: Protect yourself from criminals who use Apple Airtags
Apple says misuse is rare, but hundreds of police reports across the country show how easy it can be for these devices to be abused.
Selma Police investigate city's 10th homicide of the year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 10th murder of the year following a shooting over the weekend at an apartment complex. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery, Wetumpka to become Piggly Wiggly
The Winn-Dixie stores in Montgomery and Wetumpka will become Piggly Wiggly Food For Less locations.
Hundreds attend "Taylor Road Treats the Town"
Along with candy, games and food, attendees saw depictions of key stories from the Bible in "Bible Storyland."
Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton has update on Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has spoken with Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton about the future of financially troubled Jackson Hospital.
Federal SNAP benefits suspended for November due to government shutdown
The Alabama Department of Human Resources says it has been told that federal SNAP benefits will be suspended as of November 1 due to the government shutdown.
What The Tech App of the Day: JustWatch
JustWatch is a free smartphone app that shows you where every movie or TV show is streaming. It gathers information from all of the major services in one place. You can choose which subscriptions you have and see what is available without switching between apps.
Montgomery’s Fried Pickle Festival Serves Up Salty Snacks and Southern Fun
Hundreds of people filled Garrett Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the savory treats and celebrate all things pickle.
Montgomery Lions Club Chili Cookoff Brings Heat and Heart to Riverwalk Stadium
The Montgomery Lions Club Chili Cookoff featured dozens of amateur and restaurant chefs competing in several categories.
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from TV's "Lassie" and "Lost In Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died at 100.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two arrests made in Uniontown murder
Two people have been arrested in the murder of a man in Uniontown from earlier this month.
