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Pets of the Week: September 15

This week we have Juliette and Tommie.

What The Tech App of the Day: Crash Companion

The app walks you step by step: exchanging info with the other driver, snapping photos, recording witness statements, and writing a quick narrative.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of man killed in Montgomery shooting

Montgomery police have now released the name of the man killed in a shooting.

1 critically injured, 1 in custody in Wetumpka shooting

Robinson is charged with 1st degree assault and is currently in the Elmore County Jail.

Auburn University breaks ground on new air traffic control tower

The project is expected to take about two years to complete.

WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday

From all of us at Action 8 News, happy birthday, Mr. Bennett!

Selma man killed in Dallas County crash

The two-vehicle crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 80 near the 78 mile marker.

ADOC correctional officer arrested on drug charges

ADOC officials say Correctional Officer Senior Joshua Joyner was arrested Friday in Auburn following a traffic stop.

Elmore County woman arrested for promoting prison contraband

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending out of Elmore County.

Man found guilty of 2023 murder at a Montgomery restaurant

Hartwell is scheduled to be sentenced October 1.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say

The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist.

President Trump says 'with a high degree of certainty' that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught

The suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination has been captured, President Donald Trump said Friday.

What The Tech: When is the best time to upgrade your iPhone?

Apple has unveiled its new I-phone and many people are wondering whether or not they should trade in their old one

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second man pleads guilty, two others charged in robbery that left Montgomery businessman Jim Massey injured

A second man has pleaded guilty, while two others have been charged in the robbery of well-known Montgomery businessman Jim Massey, owner of Jim Massey Cleaners.

September 11th terrorist attacks commemorated in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gathered to mark the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks – with a moment of remembrance – unity – and reflection. The tragic events…

Montgomery man wanted on bank fraud charges

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service needs your help finding a Montgomery man who it says it wanted on a felony warrant for bank fraud. Postal inspectors want to find Demario Starks. His last known address was 709 Stuart Street in…

Prattville remembers 9/11 anniversary with annual ceremony

The City of Prattville paused to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks which killed nearly 3,000 people 24 years ago.

Gov. Kay Ivey starts Back to School Tour at Carver Elementary in Montgomery

Gov. Kay Ivey has started her Back to School Tour by visiting Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet School in Montgomery.

What's Happening: September 12-14

It may not feel like it, but fall is in the air with plenty of outdoor events happening in the River Region this weekend!

Montgomery man sentenced in death of two-year-old son

A Montgomery man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of his two-year-old son.

FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah college

Federal investigators have released photos of a person of interest in the assassination of conservative political leader Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.