ACTION 8 UPDATE: Three juveniles arrested in Montgomery shooting that critically injured a man
It happened around 1:31 p.m. Monday in the 3900 block of Dalraida Place.
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Safe from the Storm: Alabama Power has new way to prepare for power outages
Tropical weather often leads to power outages. Alabama Power has a new way to prepare for those outages, long before a storm comes through our area.
Safe from the Storm: Who gets to name hurricanes and why are some names retired?
Many of us remember hurricanes Katrina or Opal. Who gets to name these storms and why are some names retired?
Safe from the Storm: Outlook for 2026 Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is now underway, running from June 1 through November 30. So what is the tropical outlook for 2026?
Juvenile female injured in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 8:36 p.m. Sunday in the 3500 block of LeBron Road.
Severe risk Monday afternoon, evening; Cooler, drier Wednesday
The hot, humid air may fuel strong to severe storms in our area late Monday afternoon into Monday evening. The storm prediction center places much of our area within a marginal (level 1/5) severe risk. Damaging wind gusts are the main hazard.
Man killed, another injured in Tallassee shooting
It happened Saturday in the 200 block of Gilmer Avenue.
What The Tech App of the Day: TinySongs
Open the app, type a message, choose a musical style, and wait a few seconds while the AI does the rest.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Trump said in response that he’s backing away from his proposed renovation and returning control of the arts institution to Congress.
Govan sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
Govan was sworn in Friday after his confirmation by the United States Senate on May 18, 2026.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder in Lowndes County turns himself in
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call police or CrimeStoppers immediately at 334-215-STOP.
Two men injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that injured two men.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Two inmates in Perry County now in custody, 2 still remain at-large
The inmates, who were from Dallas County, escaped the facility around 1:00 a.m. Saturday.Â
Central Alabama Nurses Honor Guard Gives Fallen Nurses a Final Tribute
An organization in Central Alabama is making sure nurses, who have cared for people during their most joyful moments and their most painful ones, are honored after death.
Columbus, GA woman arrested for robbery in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells Action 8 News that around 1:12 p.m. Friday, his officer received a 911 call in response to an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Lee Road 246.Â
Federal court: Alabama can use State Senate map passed in 2021
Governor Kay Ivey has called a special session for those races, which makes the results from the May 19 primaries now void.Â
Dallas Co. Commission approves county jail construction
The Dallas Co. Commission votes to approve a bid for the final phase of construction to repair the county jail.
Better Than Average Tutoring is keeping students busy over the summer with their academic summer camp
Better Than Average tutoring is hosting an academic summer camp for rising first through fourth graders.
Montgomery Public Schools, ASU to host job fair for security officer positions
Montgomry Public Schools and Alabama State Uvivsersity are partnering together to host a job fair for potential security officers.
Elevated rain chances continue this weekend, but June begins drier
Shower and storm coverage gradually increases Friday afternoon, moving southwest to northeast. Outside of rain, some sunshine within a mostly cloudy sky may allow for temperatures to warm into the mid and even upper 80s in some locations.
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
One on one with Fort Deposit Mayor Madelene Means
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Fort Deposit elected a new mayor back in January. We caught up with Mayor Madelene Means to talk with her about her first 100 days in…
Luverne man arrested in Troy for breaking into cars
Troy Police Chief Danny Barron tells Action 8 News that his department received multiple complaints on May 22 regarding several vehicles being broken into throughout the city.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Worker killed in Bullock County work zone
An employee working with the Alabama Department of Transportation has been hit while working Thursday morning.
