Alabama State Troopers urge you to stay safe during the New Year's holiday
As you plan your New Year's celebrations, Alabama State Troopers are also preparing to keep drivers safe this holiday.
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Montgomery man arrested on arson charge
A Montgomery man has been arrested on charges of arson in a domestic violence-related incident, according to fire investigators.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, dies at 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after she was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She was 35.
Montgomery police issue New Year's safety message
As you prepare to welcome 2026, the Montgomery Police Department has these reminders on how to stay safe and obey the law.
Man dead in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 8:17 p.m. Monday in the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive.
River Region United Way to help those affected by Woodley Terrace Apartment Fire
The River Region United Way is helping those displaced by the recent fire at the Woodley Terrace Apartments, which killed a man and two children.
Lee County judge orders new trial for woman sentenced to 18 years after stillbirth
A judge in Lee County has ordered a new trial for a woman who was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a stillbirth that her attorneys argued was caused by an infection rather than drug use.
Ramer man killed in three-vehicle crash at Taylor Road intersection
The Montgomery Police Department says the crash happened Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at about 5:28 p.m. Officers were called to the intersection of Taylor Road and New Harvest Drive in reference to a three-vehicle traffic accident.
Civil Rights icon remembered in Selma
Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery is being remembered in Selma for her lifetime of dedication to the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Lowery died on Christmas…
i-TEAM: Shannon Paulk: Beyond the Headlines Part 1
As most prepare to welcome 2026, a local family will be remembering a heartbreaking anniversary. Next year will mark 25 years since 11-year-old Shannon Paulk disappeared from her Prattville neighborhood and was later found dead. But a quarter-century later, her killer still has not been caught.
Montgomery police searching for homicide suspect
Montgomery police need your help solving a murder.
West Montgomery native brings new coffee company to his side of the city
A west Montgomery native is bringing a new business to his side of the city.
Warming Center opens in Montgomery due to cold temperatures
The City of Montgomery has opened its warming center due to the cold temperatures that are expected.
ACTION 8 NEWS SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2025
Action 8 News presents the Top 8 Stories of 2025. This is our annual look back at the stories that shaped our local area during the year.
New police chief on the job in the city of Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown has a new top cop. Action 8 News sat down with the city's new police chief to talk about his goals for the department…
Mississippi man arrested in Troy fatal hit and run
It happened around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21 in the 100 block of US 231 South.
One person dead after weekend shooting in Selma
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 3 A.M. Saturday in the 600 Block of Ravenwood Drive. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died.
25-Year-Old Man Killed In Wilcox County Accident Early Sunday Morning
25-year-old Fredrick D. Kennedy Jr. was fatally injured when the 2020 Hyundai Kona he was driving hit a utility pole and then a tree.
1 dead, 2 injured in Christmas Eve crash in Dallas County
It happened around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday on Dallas County 77 near Providence Avenue, approximately two miles south of Selma.
Orrville woman dies in crash on Christmas Day
It happened around 6:30 a.m. Thursday on Alabama 6 near the 45 mile marker, approximately eight miles north of Safford.
Two more victims die in Montgomery apartment fire
It happened around 8:09 a.m. Sunday in the 3900 block of Woodley Road.
Opelika woman dies in Lee County crash
It happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday on U.S. 280 near the 103 mile marker.
What The Tech: Did you know there are gifts you should unwrap early?
Some devices need several hours of power before they’ll even turn on. But charging is just part of the story. A growing number of gifts also need to be activated, updated, and connected to the internet before they are usable.
More than 100 young men help provide gifts for those in-need
The event was held at the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity building on Walnut Street.
