ADOC correctional security guard arrested for promoting prison contraband
Belser worked at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Barbour County.Â
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What's Happening: April 19-21
Fishing, jazz, herbs, baseball -- we have all of that plus an on-stage comedy/mystery performance happening this weekend in the River Region!
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Dickey Betts, a co-founder of the legendary Allman Brothers band has died at 80.
Man seriously injured in Montgomery shooting
A man has suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in Montgomery.
Girl shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a girl injured.
Music legend Lionel Richie helps open Hello Park in Tuskegee
Music recording legend Lionel Richie was back home in Tuskegee to help cut the ribbon on the new Hello Park.
Alabama lawmakers advance bill to strengthen state's weak open records law
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill aimed at strengthening the state's open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa to vote on unionizing
Thousands of workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant near Tuscaloosa will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
Alabama Senate committee rejects bill to require release of police body camera video
An Alabama Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required the public release of police body-cam video and dash camera footage.
Alabama House committee votes down bill to allow some death row inmates to be resentenced
The Alabama House Judiciary Committee has rejected a bill that would provide new sentences for about 30 inmates who were given the death penalty despite a jury's recommendation of life imprisonment.
Local non-profit creates swimming lessons for kids on the spectrum
'Swimming around the Spectrum' is the first of it's kind in the River Region and have already served over 30 families.
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies searching for missing man
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing man.
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert resigns; Mayor issues statement
Action 8 News has just confirmed that Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert has resigned.
State to buy beach express toll bridge in Baldwin County, making it free to cross
An important route to Alabama's beaches is about to become free to use.
Missing Montgomery children found safe in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An amber alert involving two missing Montgomery children comes to a safe conclusion in Dallas County. The AMBER alert was issued by authorities -- after 13-year-old Janayizha Gunn --…
Alabama lawmakers advance bills to ensure President Biden's name is on the election ballot
The Alabama Legislature is working to ensure that President Biden's name appears on the November ballot, despite an issue with a candidate certification deadline.
Dick Brewbaker concedes loss in Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Dick Brewbaker, the former state lawmaker and well-known former Montgomery car dealership owner, came up short in the Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2.
Montgomery citizens speak out against gun violence
Montgomery experienced several daytime shootings over the weekend, one which left an innocent bystander paralyzed from the chest down.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Caroleene Dobson wins Republican Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Caroleene Dobson has won the Republican runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Shomari Figures wins Democratic Runoff for U.S. House District 2
Shomari Figures has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. House District 2.
CAMPAIGN 2024: April 16 runoff results
Action 8 News has results of runoffs in the 2nd Congressional District as well as several local races.
Pay It Forward: Herbert Wheat of Montgomery
Herbert Wheat works for the Montgomery County Commission. But it's what he does outside of work that got him nominated for the Vance Law Firm's Pay It Forward award.
Alabama Senate approves bill barring state incentives to companies that voluntarily recognize unions
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation to withhold economic incentive dollars from companies that voluntarily recognize a union without holding a secret ballot election.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Lottery, gambling bill heads to legislative conference committee for negotiations
The Alabama House and Senate remain apart on whether to allow an expansion of gambling.
Man gets four death sentences in Russell County for kidnapping, rape and murder of 5-year-old girl
A man who kidnapped, raped and killed a 5-year-old Georgia girl has been given four death sentences for the crime.
