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Police: Teenager in custody after chase, crash involving stolen car on Interstate 85 in Montgomery

Montgomery police say a 16-year-old boy is in custody after a chase involving a stolen car ended in a crash on Interstate 85.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward rises to $5,000 to help solve murder of Montgomery woman

A reward of $5,000 is now being offered in the hopes of solving the murder of 52-year-old Yvette Carter of Montgomery.

PHOTOS: Troy police searching for four suspects in business robbery

Troy police need your help finding four suspects wanted in the robbery of a business.

Jury deliberations begin in former President Trump’s hush money trial

To convict Trump, the jury would have to find unanimously that he created a fraudulent entry in his company’s records, or caused someone else to do so, and that he did so with the intent of committing or concealing another crime.

Tuskegee University names Dr. Mark Brown as president

Tuskegee University has named Dr. Mark Brown, class of 1986, as its 10th president and chief executive officer.

Juvenile recovering after being shot in Montgomery

A juvenile male is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.

Aaron Jordan Holds A Favorite Picture Of Himself With His Twin Brother Adam Who Was Killed By Gun Violence In Montgomery

Residents say more police patrols, community mentoring needed in Montgomery neighborhoods

Aaron Jordan holds a favorite picture of himself with his identical twin brother Adam who was killed by gun violence in Montgomery

Selma Police Department gets new officers and patrol vehicles

The city of Selma has added new police officers and patrol vehicles to the police force. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. made the announcement Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Bloch Park. Perkins says…

CAMPAIGN 2024: Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

President Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in August — a maneuver to allow his name to appear on the November ballot in Ohio.

Referee shortage in rural Alabama high schools

AHSAA told Action 8 News that, while bigger city schools don't have a shortage, more rural schools are having a harder time finding and keeping referees for their sports games.

Two people dead in apparent murder-suicide in Covington County

Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Covington County.

Millbrook man charged with robbery

A Millbrook man has been charged with robbery, as police seek cooperation from possible victims.

Montgomery man killed in crash

A Montgomery man has been killed in a crash on Eastern Boulevard.

Man shot near Air Base Boulevard in Montgomery

Action 8 News has confirmed that a man was shot near Air Base Boulevard Tuesday morning.

Man recovering after cutting attack in Montgomery

Montgomery police say a man is recovering after a cutting attack.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police identify woman shot and killed near downtown Montgomery

Police have now identified the woman shot and killed near downtown Montgomery on Sunday.

Fallen heroes honored at Memorial Day ceremony in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of freedom was remembered during the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Selma. Memorial Day is a day of gratitude. It's observed in remembrance of the soldiers…