CODE RED: Tonight and overnight for southern counties
Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler has declared a CODE RED severe weather situation for part of the viewing area.
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18 wheeler accident clogs up curve between Zelda Road and Ann Street
If you were driving in Midtown Montgomery Sunday night, you might have seen an unusual wreck that made you look twice.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Montgomery
A pedestrian was hit and killed Friday night, and police are still looking for the driver of the vehicle that hit him.
Severe storms possible Monday night through Tuesday morning
Some storms appear possible Monday night due to a storm system becoming quite strong to our northwest. A few storms may become strong to severe in our area, capable of damaging wind gusts and perhaps brief tornadoes.
Overturned 18 wheeler shuts down left southbound lane of I-85 for more than 12 hours
The left southbound lane of Interstate 85 in Macon County was blocked by an upside down 18 wheeler that was carrying a load of wood chips that spilled into the median and the roadway.
MPD: Suspect charged in December 29th homicide
Montgomery police say they were called to a hospital around 8:00 p.m. on December 29. Upon their arrival, they found 59-year-old David Pitts with a gunshot wound. Pitts later died from his injuries.
Suspects in Eastchase homicide charged with Capital Murder
The fatal shooting happened just before 3:00 p.m. Thursday in 6800 block of Eastchase Parkway.
SCOTUS will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
Arguments will be held in early February.
Momma Goldberg's closes last Montgomery location
President Nick Davis said the location never recovered to the pre-COVID sales numbers, which put the restaurant in a position of losing money.
Philip Montgomery out as Auburn's offensive coordinator
Auburn finished the season 6-7, losing the last 3 games. The Tigers ended the season with a 31-13 loss to Maryland in the Music City Bowl.
Actor David Soul of TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at 80
Actor David Soul, who earned fame as the blond half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky & Hutch” in the popular 1970s TV series, has died at the age of 80.
Police: Teen kills 6th grader, wounds five others and kills himself in Iowa high school shooting
A teen armed with a shotgun and a handgun unleashed terror at an Iowa high school on the first day of classes in the new year, authorities said.
Pike Road Schools unveils new mobile app
The Pike Road Schools app is now available to download for iOS and Android devices.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery circuit judge puts a temporary hold on medical marijuana companies
A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man killed in shooting at Shoppes at EastChase
Action 8 News is covering a fatal shooting near the Juicy Crab at the Shoppes at EastChase.
What the Tech: Are you really saving money by cutting the cord?
The thinking is streaming TV saves money over cable and satellite, but it might not be as simple as it appears.
Coffee County man, bother sentenced to life in federal prison in murder-for-hire case
A federal judge in Montgomery has sentenced two men to life in prison in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of an Enterprise woman.
Tallassee police searching for person suspected of robbing business
Tallassee police need your help finding the person suspected of robbing a business with a gun.
Pike County man pleads guilty to 2019 murder of a Troy woman
District Attorney James Tarbox tells Action 8 News that Michael Walker entered a guilty plea for the murder of Melissa Pelton in the presence of their 6 minor children at their home on U.S. 231 South in Troy.
Georgia sheriff's deputy killed in I-85 crash during high-speed chase in Chambers County
A Georgia sheriff's deputy has died after being hit by a Lanett police officer during a high-speed chase on Interstate 85 in Chambers County.
Montgomery Whitewater to host 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials
The American Canoe Association selected the park to host the 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials on April 13 and 14.
New law requires all law enforcement officers in Alabama undergo invisible disabilities training
The Cade Noah Act makes it mandatory that not just state troopers, but city police forces and county sheriffs' departments take a one hour course every two years that teaches them how to positively interact with people who have sensory needs.
Unsealed court records offer new details on sex abuse allegations against Jeffrey Epstein
A new batch of previously secret court documents was unsealed late Wednesday related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling keeping him off its presidential primary ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to rule on the Colorado Supreme Court's decision that said Trump's role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from running for president.
MPD: 14-year-old charged in December 27th homicide
The unidentified 14-year-old was taken into custody on January 3.
