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ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery judge's son has bond hearing on attack charges
The son of Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick has had a bond hearing on charges that he attacked his father, leaving the judge seriously injured.
Federal health officials drop five-day isolation time for COVID-19 cases
People who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, federal health officials say.
Vice President Harris, U.S. Attorney General to attend Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee Sunday in Selma
"We're just so proud that the Vice President will be here. We're so proud that the Attorney General will be here," said Bridge Crossing Jubilee co-founder Hank Sanders.
Teams announced for FCS Kickoff football game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery
Teams have been announced for the 10th annual FCS Kickoff game, to be played at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Pine Level town council member arrested
A town council member in Pine Level has been arrested.
Women in Blue campaign puts spotlight on Colorectal Cancer Awareness month
During the month of March, twenty Women in Blue will help raise money and awareness about colorectal cancer.
Congress approves short-term spending measure to avoid government shutdown
Congress has passed another short-term spending measure that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22, avoiding a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise kick in Saturday.
What's Happening: March 1-3
The Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma is this weekend's biggest event, but there are also other things to do across the River Region!
300 miles apart, Biden and Trump tour U.S.-Mexico border
Three hundred miles apart, President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walked the U.S.-Mexico border, dueling trips that underscore how important immigration has become for the 2024 election.
Alabama Legislature addressing in vitro fertilization bills
Alabama lawmakers are considering bills that would address a state supreme court ruling that has caused some fertility clinics to suspend services.
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt to deliver Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has been chosen to deliver the Republican Party's response to President Biden's State of the Union address.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed waives fine and fees that are more than 10 years old
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has signed an executive order that eliminates many municipal fines and fees that have been unpaid for more than ten years.
Wildfire in Texas panhandle now the largest in state history
The Texas agriculture commissioner says the fire could be catastrophic for cattle ranchers. More than 85% of Texas cattle are in the panhandle.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for identity theft, cashing stolen checks
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud and identity theft.
Elmore County judge appointed to Alabama appeals court
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed an Elmore County judge to a seat on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
Dining for Charities: Alzheimer's Association gets $1,813 check
Action 8 News is presenting another Dining for Charities check to a local non-profit.
Rally held at Alabama State House as people urge lawmakers to act on fertility treatments
The rally comes after three of the largest fertility clinics in the state paused in vitro fertilization services following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that stated that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
Demopolis hospital training some of the country's future doctors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shadowing program at Whitfield Regional Medical Center in Demopolis -- is using small-town rural healthcare -- to train some of the country's future doctors. The Whit Shadowing Program…
U.S. Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election.
Appellate judge refuses to halt Trump's $454 million fraud penalty while he appeals
A New York appellate judge's decision leaves former President Donald Trump with less than a month to pay up or secure a bond covering the full $454 million civil fraud penalty he owes.
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CAMPAIGN 2024: Alabama Secretary of State gets you prepared to go to the polls
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to make sure you are prepared to head to the polls on Super Tuesday, March 5.
Montgomery man shot and killed on South Court Street
A man has been shot and killed on South Court Street in Montgomery.
Woman killed, man injured in Tallapoosa County crash
A wreck between a car and a pickup truck in Tallapoosa County has left a woman dead and a man injured.
Comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," dies at 76
Richard Lewis starred on TV's "Anything But Love" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as well as in "Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights."
