Mainly dry and hot this weekend, better rain chances next week
This weekend looks mainly dry and very hot. Saturday looks mostly sunny and rain-free with highs in the mid 90s.
News
Suspected burglar caught in Dallas Co. after his car runs out of gas
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is facing burglary charges -- after he's allegedly caught on tape committing the crimes -- and the stolen property -- is found in his car. Sheriff…
Attempted murder suspect leads Selma Police on high speed chase
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is behind bars facing several charges following a high speed chase in Selma. Thirty-eight year old Jason Craig -- is facing charges that include attempted murder…
MPD: Woman dead in city's latest homicide
Once they arrived, they found 39-year-old Amanda Warmack, of Montgomery, with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.
ONLY ON 8: Home damaged in shooting, no injuries reported
Officers responded Thursday just before midnight to the 500 block of County Downs Road after receiving a call of a shooting.
Boil water advisory lifted in Dallas County
Officials with the Dallas County Water and Sewer Authority tell Action 8 News that they have lifted the boil water advisory after bacteriological samples came back clear.
Montgomery County deputies searching for wanted fugitive
43-year-old Christina Bordner physically assaulted another person with a knife. Bordner failed to appear in court on those charges.
Investigators seek identity of 3 suspects who robbed a business in Montgomery
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers say the three suspects robbed the business in the 1500 block of Jackson Ferry Road on Tuesday, February 6.
What's Happening: June 21-23
You can take in a full range of fun activities throughout the River Region as you welcome the first weekend of summer!
Eight electric vehicle chargers unveiled at Montgomery Whitewater
The Montgomery County Commission has unveiled eight new electric vehicle chargers at Montgomery Whitewater, with the help of some other groups.
Second suspect arrested and charged in Valley Grande murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office makes another arrest -- in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma…
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in murder of 12-year-old girl in Montgomery
A second suspect has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Montgomery.
Some clouds, a few showers Thursday; Mostly sunny, dry Friday
Friday looks mostly sunny, dry, and hot with highs in the low 90s. The weekend now looks mainly dry, with highs in the low to perhaps mid 90s.
Montgomery police searching for suspects in business robbery
Montgomery police are investigating a business robbery and need your help identifying the suspects.
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, the prolific film and television actor whose long career stretched from "M.A.S.H." to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88.
$1,000 reward offered in Montgomery shooting that left man dead, three injured
A $1,000 reward is being offered in the hopes of solving a shooting in Montgomery that left a man dead and three others injured.
Train collides with commercial vehicle in Dallas County
Both lanes are currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time.
Former Montgomery Police Chief applies for police chief position in Austin, TX
Former Police Chief Darryl Albert is one of 32 people who have applied to be the next chief of police for the Austin Police Department.
Montgomery's "Front Line Hero" doctor sheds light on rampant shootings, police shortage
A physician recognized as a "Front Line Hero" by the City of Montgomery for his efforts battling the COVID pandemic says there were 15 shootings treated in local emergency rooms just last weekend.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Teen charged with capital murder in 12-year-old girl's death
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 12-year-old girl in Montgomery.
Juvenile dies two weeks after being shot in Selma
A juvenile has died of injuries after being shot in Selma earlier this month.
Valley Grande City Council member dies in fire
A Valley Grande City Council member has died in a fire.
National Monument to Freedom dedicated in Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative celebrated Juneteenth by dedicating the National Monument to Freedom in EJI's new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery.
Mainly dry through Friday, slightly higher weekend rain chances
Wednesday afternoon looks partly to mostly cloudy with highs near 90°. Wednesday also remains breezy, with east winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts over 20 mph.
Montgomery Biscuits, fans react to the death of baseball great Willie Mays
Action 8 News was at Rickwood Field in Birmingham where the death of Willie Mays was announced during the game between the Montgomery Biscuits and the Birmingham Barons.
