Black Friday brings crowds to stores, searching for bargains
Black Friday had shoppers out early in Montgomery and elsewhere, as they hoped to find bargains that would only last for one day.
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Police officer convicted in George Floyd's killing, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona.
See the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic Parade
Action 8 News Chief Videographer Bill Gill captured the music, crowds and all of the fun at the 99th Turkey Day Classic Parade in downtown Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in murder of Selma Police Department employee
An arrest has been made in the murder of a Selma Police Department evidence technician.
Demopolis man killed in Marengo County crash
A Demopolis man was killed in a crash on Thanksgiving morning in Marengo County. Alabama State Troopers say 19-year-old Colten Moore was driving a pickup truck that left the road, hit a fence and then an embankment. Investigators say he…
Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis
Hamas on Friday released a group of hostages held captive in Gaza for weeks, including 13 Israelis.
Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
The Christmas shopping season arrives with consumers coming under more pressure from dwindling savings, increased credit card debt and stubborn inflation.
Qatar: Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced.
Montgomery's Hilltop Public House becomes festive for the holiday season
For the rest of November and throughout December, Hilltop will close at 4:00 p.m. and will reopen as Miracle at Hilltop at 5:00 p.m.
AP source: 2 people in vehicle that exploded at NY/Canada border crossing declared dead at scene
A vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls Wednesday, prompting the closing of four border crossings in the area, authorities said.
Montgomery police searching for missing man
66-year-old John Wright was last seen on November 1 in the city.Â
Five indicted in Tallapoosa County operation
Acting United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross said the individuals were indicted as part of the Project Safe Neighborhood cases in the county.
City employee killed in Selma's latest homicide
Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford tells Action 8 News that officers responded to the 3400 block of Water Avenue Tuesday after receiving a call that a person had been shot.
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break.
60 years after JFK's death, today's Kennedys choose other paths to public service
It was November 22, 1963, that President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
JFK assassination remembered 60 years later by surviving witnesses
Just minutes after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade rolled through downtown Dallas, Associated Press reporter Peggy Simpson rushed to the scene.
Alabama inmate asks judge to block first nitrogen gas execution
Gov. Kay Ivey this month set a Jan. 25 execution date for Smith using nitrogen hypoxia.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Co-captain of Harriott II riverboat pleads not guilty to assault
A Black Harriott II riverboat co-captain who was attacked in a brawl in downtown Montgomery pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor assault charge filed by one of the white boaters in the melee.
Three Montgomery women facing charges in a string of thefts in Opelika
Three Montgomery women are charged with thefts from stores at Tiger Town in Opelika.
No Burn restrictions lifted in 33 Alabama counties
AFC says the change is due to the recent rains helping to bring relief for many of Alabama's wildland firefighters.Â
Selma Police search for armed and dangerous murder suspect
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect -- wanted in the city's 19th murder of the year. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says investigators have identified a…
Operation Iron Ruck kicks off in Montgomery
Operation Iron Ruck is a three day, 151 mile journey that hopes to raise awareness and money for veteran suicide prevention.Â
Alexander City woman charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injury in Auburn
Auburn police say they've charged an Alexander City woman with leaving the scene of an accident with injury.
Pike Road's Mellow Mushroom is now open
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning before it officially opened to the public.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Escaped inmate from Alexander City Detention Facility recaptured
Pope was serving an 18-month sentence for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, according to authorities.
