CAMPAIGN 2026: State Rep. Rhett Marques enters District 1 Congressional race
Republican State Rep. Rhett Marques has announced that he is entering the U.S. House District 1 race.
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Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump
An appeals court has thrown out the massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump after he was sued on claims he exaggerated his wealth.
James Dobson, founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, dies
Dr. James Dobson, a widely-known child psychologist who started a radio show counseling Christians on how to be good parents and founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family, has died at 89.
Montgomery home damaged in fire
Montgomery firefighters are investigating a fire that left a home damaged.
Dadeville woman dies in wreck involving train in Opelika
A Dadeville woman has died after being involved in a wreck with a train in Opelika.
Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon speaks out ahead of mayoral race against three opponents
In just under a week many municipalities in the river region will face off with local elections.
Community reacts to closing of Historic St. James Hotel in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The announced closure of the historic St. James Hotel this weekend -- has stunned people in and around the Selma community. A stack of plywood boards is now…
Ft. Deposit man killed in Lowndes County Crash
A Ft. Deposit man has been killed in a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer truck in Lowndes County.
Man killed in wreck in Chilton County
A man has been killed in a wreck in Chilton County.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Struggling Target to replace CEO
Target's CEO is stepping down early next year after 11 years leading the company, which has been faced with recent struggles.
Montgomery man sentenced for illegal machine gun possession
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to federal prison for having an illegal machine gun.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed presents budget proposal to city council
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has presented his fiscal 2026 budget proposal to city council.
College football returns as Montgomery prepares for FCS ESPN Kickoff Game
The FCS ESPN Kickoff Game will take place August 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Cramton Bowl, with Mercer University and the University of California, Davis set to take the field in a nationally broadcast on ESPN.Â
What The Tech: Can this Google tool keep your online information protected?
This invasion of privacy isn't illegal. It's public records. While it can be tough to remove it all, Google has a free tool that makes it harder to find.
Figures Hosts Town Hall in Montgomery, Addresses Health Care, Industry and Infrastructure
Figures said 52 rural hospitals remain open across the state, and 22 face an immediate threat of shutting down.
Montgomery Public Schools hopes to bring retired teachers back into the classrooms
Montgomery Public Schools has hosted a fair to invite retired educators to return to the classroom.
Pay It Forward: Pat Coots of Millbrook
Pat Coots volunteers his time to help out at his church whether it's driving a church bus or sweeping the floors.
Montgomery man killed in crash
A Montgomery man driving an SUV has been killed in a crash in Montgomery County.
Historic St. James Hotel in Selma announces it's closing again
The one-of-kind historic St. James Hotel in Selma has announced it will be closing yet again.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: CrimeStoppers offers $1,000 reward in fatal shooting
CrimeStoppers is now offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened in Montgomery.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: FDA says shrimp sold at Walmart could be radioactive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a warning about shrimp sold at Walmart that it says could be radioactive.
One person killed, two hurt, in Auburn crash
One person has died and two others were left hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Auburn.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: You can get Ozempic for half-price
People in the U.S. can now get Ozempic for half-price, if you pay in cash.
Alabama plans October execution for convicted killer
Alabama has scheduled an October execution for a man who was convicted in a 1993 murder.
CITY ELECTIONS: Complete list of candidates in area races
Today is election day for most cities in our area. Action 8 News has this complete list of candidates running in local races.
