Montgomery man pleads guilty to armed robbery of a dry cleaning business
A Montgomery man arrested for armed robbery of a well-known dry cleaning business has pleaded guilty.
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Selma city councilwoman wants vacant house fires investigated
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant house goes up in flames Thursday morning in Selma -- and one city councilwoman wants to know why. The fire happened at a house on the 800…
Man injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of East South Boulevard.
Tuskegee police make arrest in early morning shooting
Officers were called around 1:42 a.m. Thursday to the 100 block of Motley Lane.
Montgomery Regional Airport expects more than 1200 passengers over the holiday weekend
The Montgomery Regional Airport says it expects a surge in travelers this holiday weekend.
Two arrested in Wetumpka shooting
Both men are in the Elmore County Jail.
Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 67
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died.
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday.
Opelika City Elections: List of candidates
Here is the list of candidates running in the Opelika city elections:
Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt.
Owner of local gun shop hit by theft speaks out to Action 8 News
Last weekend, two gun stores in the Montgomery area were broken into and had items stolen. The owner of Pike Tactical on Chantilly Parkway is talking to Action 8 News about what happened at his store.
Lee County Sheriff's Office helping teachers with back-to-school classroom items
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has begun its third annual Clear the List program to help teachers fulfill their classroom wish lists.
NFL player, Montgomery City Council members team up for backpack giveaway
Some Parents in Montgomery lined up to receive a special gift from NFL player Jereme Robinson and two Montgomery City Council members.
What the Tech: Is a hot new band for real?
A band has racked up nearly a million streams on Spotify, but some are asking whether the group is even real or is simply a product of artificial intelligence.
Montgomery man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegal gun possession.
MPD graduates 28 cadets in first 2025 Police Academy class
The cadets will serve in 13 different departments.
Bryan Kohberger admits to killing 4 Idaho students but motive remains unclear
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama Supreme Court rules against Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled against Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure in her lawsuit against the City of Selma, its former police chief and a police officer.
Arrest made in shooting on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in a shooting that happened last month on East South Boulevard.
Reward offered in Montgomery homicide
CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.
Georgiana City Elections: List of candidates
Here is a list of candidates running in the Georgiana city elections:
Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
Sean “Diddy Combs has been convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted on the most serious charges at his New York trial on Wednesday.
How many homicides has Montgomery recorded in first half of 2025?
July 1 marks the start of the second half of the year. So how many homicides has Montgomery recorded in the first six months of 2025?
Local farmers markets welcome summer with Alabama-grown fruits and vegetables
July 4th is right around the corner, and while some people are checking out the firework stands, others are getting their fill at local farmers markets.
Africanized honeybees found in Barbour County
State health officials say Africanized honeybees have been discovered in Barbour County.
