CAMPAIGN 2026: Results from special primaries for U.S. House
Here are the latest special primary results from Action 8 News:
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Montgomery off-duty officer charged and relieved of duty
The investigation started on August 10 after receiving notification of the charges from the magistrate's office.
Mid-90° heat, limited rain chances through Friday and this weekend
Tuesday afternoon remains very hot with high temperatures in the mid 90s and higher heat indices. Only isolated showers or storms appear possible through Tuesday evening.
Man dead after Monday night shooting in Montgomery; Arrest made
Police tell Action 8 the shooting happened around 9:08 p.m. Monday, August 10th. Officers responded to the 800 block of West Canyon Court for a report of a person shot.
Autauga County students start the new school year
School leaders welcomed more than 1,800 students at Prattville High School.
Students return for first day of class in Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has something new as students were welcomed back to start the new school year.
Brick Convention takes over downtown Montgomery for the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - From towering castle replicas to battle fields that look straight out of a movie scene, the Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center was packed with thousands of LEGO bricks…
Selma and Dallas Co. students head back to school
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer vacation is officially over for school children in Dallas County. Students in the Selma City -- and Dallas County school districts went back to school today. The…
Ben Jones, "Dukes of Hazzard" actor and former Congressman, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the mechanic on “The Dukes of Hazzard” hit CBS TV series and later won two terms as a Georgia Congressman, has died at 84.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Special primaries Tuesday in some Alabama U.S. House districts
Voters in four of Alabama's congressional districts will be deciding nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives in special primaries.
Life of Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal remembered
You have the chance to help remember the life of longtime Montgomery restaurant owner Gail Royal, just by purchasing a meal at a special event at her Gail's Down the Street Cafe.
Troy police seeking identity theft suspect
Troy police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an identity theft case.
Bobby Singleton elected as Alabama Democratic Party chairman
State Sen. Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) has been elected as the new chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile charged with capital murder in Montgomery fatal shooting
Montgomery police have charged a juvenile male with capital murder in a fatal shooting that happened last month.
What The Tech App of the Day: Seller
Meta has launched Seller, a Facebook app, a new standalone app aimed at people who use Marketplace to sell everything.
Popular Montgomery restaurant owner dies at 74
Gail Royal, the longtime owner of Gail's Down the Street Cafe on Zelda Road in Montgomery, has died at 74.
Two arrested in months-long drug investigation in Evergreen
Evergreen police say they have arrested two people in a months-long narcotics investigation called "Operation Cold Summer."
Students at St. James School return to class
Students at St. James School in Montgomery have now returned to class to start the new school year.
Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general in overnight Senate vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early this morning.
New Journeys store opens at the Shoppes at EastChase
The Journeys footwear chain has opened a new store at the Shoppes at EastChase in Montgomery.
Appeals court: Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project.
Selma activists say voting rights protection wiped out by SCOTUS
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The U.S. Supreme Court has now struck down two key provisions of the act -- and people in Selma are speaking out. "It's not just being changed or…
A lot of fun events coming to Garrett Coliseum
There are a lot of exciting events coming to Montgomery's Garrett Coliseum.
Plenty of things to do at Montgomery Whitewater
The summer might be winding down, but there's plenty still happening at Montgomery Whitewater.
Healthy Connections to host annual health and wellness expo
Healthy Connections is hosting its 21st Annual Relay for Health & Wellness on Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 a.m. at Freewill Missionary Baptist Church on Hill Street in Montgomery.
