Pay It Forward: Alice Smith of Wetumpka
Alice Smith of Wetumpka worked and retired from Community Action, which is known for providing services for the low income and impoverished community.
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What The Tech App of the Day: What3Words App
What3Words is a free app that has divided the entire globe into a grid of 3-by-3 meter squares. Each square, roughly the size of a parking space, has been assigned a unique combination of three random words.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Barry Moore wins Republican runoff for U.S. Senate
Barry Moore has won the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Everett Wess wins Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate
Everett Wess has won the Democratic runoff for U.S. Senate.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Katherine Robertson wins Republican runoff for Attorney General
Action 8 News was in Birmingham as Katherine Robertson won the Republican runoff for attorney general.
CAMPAIGN 2026: John Wahl wins Republican runoff for Lt. Governor
John Wahl spoke live with Action 8 News after winning the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor.
Investigators: Planned attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House uncovered
Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting President Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend, according to court documents.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Alabama Runoff Results
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - Here are the latest results from the Alabama runoffs.
Montgomery Hyundai plant workers raise thousands for Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Workers at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama are presenting a big check to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Second suspect charged in fatal shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery police have now charged a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a man from earlier this month.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make arrest in April homicide
Montgomery police say they have charged a suspect in an April homicide case.
Woman shot near Woodmere Boulevard in Montgomery
A woman has been shot near Woodmere Boulevard in Montgomery.
Widespread rain Tuesday; Inches of rain, flood risk through Friday
Rain remains widespread Tuesday afternoon, with an overcast sky otherwise. As a result, temperatures only warm into the 70s.
Leaders cut ribbon on Columbus Square Phase III apartments
The Montgomery Housing Authority joined city and county leaders for a ribbon cutting and grand opening at the Columbus Square Phase III apartments Tuesday.
Old Paterson Elementary School site cleared for new health center
The City of Montgomery has demolished the former Paterson Elementary School to make way for a new health center.
Jackson Hospital's Closure Could Drive Away International Doctors
International physicians at Jackson Hospital say a closure could create a ripple effect for healthcare in Montgomery for years to come.
Prattville police seek suspect in organized retail theft investigation
The Prattville Police Department needs your help identifying a male suspect in an organized retail theft investigation that has already led to the arrests of two other people.
Off-duty Montgomery firefighter saves man's life at YMCA
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is recognizing Lt. Demetrius Gilmore for his quick thinking and lifesaving actions while at the Bell Road YMCA.
ACTION 8 NEWS: New details released in crash that killed ALDOT worker in Bullock County
New details have been released in a crash that killed an ALDOT worker at a road work site in Bullock County last month.
Eight people killed in B-52 bomber crash at U.S. Air Force base in California
A B-52 bomber has crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard.
The Equal Justice Initiative to celebrate Juneteenth with a jazz concert
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) - Juneteenth is this week, and a non-profit in Montgomery is celebrating with a jazz concert. The Equal Justice Initiative is hosting a jazz concert on June 19 at…
Montgomery police make homicide arrest
Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a recent homicide.
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces crackdown on "gas station heroin"
Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have announced a crackdown on illegal kratom products that are sometimes called "gas station heroin."
ONLY ON 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers on Tuberville residency challenge, Tuesday runoff turnout
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses whether the question over gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville's residency has finally been put to rest and what turnout may be like in Tuesday's primaries.
Vacation Bible School students spend time helping at Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Vacation Bible School students spent time helping others at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank in Montgomery.
