8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: 4.8 million portable blenders sold at Walmart, Target, Costco recalled
The blenders can overheat or catch fire, and federal regulators say dozens of injuries have been reported.
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Tuskegee man charged with shooting into vehicle on Interstate 85
Auburn police say a Tuskegee man has been arrested on a charge that he shot into an occupied vehicle on Interstate 85.
AP POLL: Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties
The AP-NORC poll found a widespread lack of trust in both major political parties among U.S. adults overall.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump Colorado ballot ban appealed to U.S. Supreme Court
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state's supreme court decision that says former President Trump's name will not appear on the 2024 primary ballot.
17-year-old dies after being shot in Montgomery
A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot in Montgomery.
Man killed in Lowndes County crash
A man has been killed in a tractor-trailer truck crash in Lowndes County.
U.S. delegation meets with Mexico's government for border crisis talks
A top U.S. delegation has met with Mexico's president in what many see as an attempt to have Mexico do more to limit a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 primary ballot
Michigan’s Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary election ballot.
Petco closing store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
The national Petco pet store chain is closing its store on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.
Groundbreaking comedian Tom Smothers dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking TV shows in history, has died at 86.
Firefighters: 36,000 gallons of water needed to put out electric car fire on Interstate 65
Firefighters with the Pine Level Fire Department say it took 36,000 gallons of water to put out an electric car fire on Interstate 65 in Autauga County.
Rabid kitten found in Autauga County
State health officials say a rabid kitten has been found in Autauga County.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in shooting
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting.
Shoppers return to Montgomery stores looking for after-Christmas sales
After taking a day off for Christmas, many shoppers returned to stores in Montgomery on Tuesday, hoping to find after-Christmas deals.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2023
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2023. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
Judge: Lawsuit challenging Alabama's transgender care ban for minors will move forward
A federal judge has declined to delay litigation challenging Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Biden orders strikes after three U.S. troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, that had been distributed through legitimate drug supply sources.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: The secret life of gift cards: What happens to the billions that go unspent each year?
Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don't stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.
Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry in Christmas message
Pope Francis blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of inmate who died in Montgomery County jail
State investigators have released the name of the inmate who died in the Montgomery County jail.
Deadline for USDA farmer discrimination initiative only weeks away
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Time is running out for farmers who believe they were discriminated against by the USDA -- to apply to become a part of the billion dollar settlement initiative. "January…
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Power warns of scams
Alabama Power is warning of scams as it says activity has increased during this holiday season.
8 ON YOUR SIDE : National average gas prices rise for the first time since September
Just in time for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, AAA says national average gas prices are going up.
Investigation underway after inmate dies at Montgomery County jail
Officials say around 10:00 p.m., the on-duty medical staff responded to the booking area concerning an inmate experiencing a serious medical condition.
