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Rain chances rise this week, summer heat returns by next weekend
Rain chances rise this week, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Showers and/or storms become scattered about each afternoon.
Move-in day for Troy University students
Action 8 News was in Troy Saturday as students were moving into their dorms just days before the new semester starts.
Town of Pike Road holds Back to School Bash
Parents and students flocked to the green space by the Publix in Pike Road Saturday for the town's party.Â
Two Montgomery city councilwomen hold anti-violence expo
People who attended received information on public safety from local law enforcement, school resources and various neighborhood associations.Â
Firefighters respond to hotel fire in Montgomery
Firefighters were called around 3:23 p.m. to the 4100 block of Troy Highway.
MPD officer injured during domestic call
It happened around 11:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of Finley Avenue.
1 dead, 1 injured in Montgomery shooting
Officers were called around 5:51 p.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Woodley Road.
Students at Saint James School return for new school year
Action 8 News stopped by Saint James School as faculty and staff welcomed back its students for the start of the new school year.
Fox with rabies bites Atmore resident
The fox was taken to the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories, where it was confirmed positive for rabies.
10 people charged in organized retail theft in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police still need your help in identifying the 11th person in the case.Â
Community rallies around Linden family following tragedy
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Linden community rallies around a woman who lost both her husband and her home due to a tragic house fire. Andre Cobb lost her husband Darrell -- along…
Autauga County students start new school year
Action 8 News was at Marbury High School where Autauga County School Superintendent Lyman Woodfin helped greet students starting the new school year.
Montgomery Public Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that all students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch through the 2025-2026 school year.
Three charged with shooting into Wetumpka home
Three people have been charged with shooting into a home in Wetumpka, police say.
What's Happening: August 8-10
Most students have now returned to school, but we still have a couple of Back To School celebrations happening, plus a whole lot more to do in the River Region this weekend!
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Fugitive wanted on child sex charge arrested in Montgomery
CrimeStoppers says a man wanted on a child sex-related charge from out of state has been arrested in Montgomery.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Chilton County
A man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Chilton County.
CDC: Most Americans get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods
Most Americans get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.
What the Tech: Can an iPad tablet replace a laptop computer?
Apple’s newest iPad software, iPadOS 26, isn’t officially out yet, but it is showing that a tablet might be able to replace a laptop, at least for some people.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Claire's files for bankruptcy for a second time
A national retail chain with locations in Montgomery and elsewhere in our area is filing for bankruptcy protection for a second time.
Five suspects arrested for a shooting at a house in Orrville
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five people suspected of shooting up a house in Orrville and wounding one of the people inside -- are behind bars tonight. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says the…
Ground broken for Saban Center in Tuscaloosa
Ground has now been broken for the Saban Center in Tuscaloosa, billed as a one-of-a-kind STEM and arts campus where students will be able to get innovative, hands-on learning opportunities.
U.S. Voting Rights Act signed 60 years ago, following Bloody Sunday in Selma
The nation is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark legislation into law on Aug. 6, 1965, after marchers were beaten in Selma.
Prattville man facing child sex charges
A Prattville man has been arrested on a series of sex charges involving a child.
