ASTA to host golf tournament benefiting families dealing with cancer
The tournament is set to take place on Wednesday, June 11 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville.Â
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Steve Flowers: No real drama in 2025 legislative session
As this year's session of the Alabama Legislature ends, we talked with Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers about what was accomplished.
What the Tech: How "What3Words" app can keep you safe
The What3Words app can help if you ever find yourself lost with no landmarks around you.
What the Tech: Use your extra paycheck to buy the latest tech
If you get paid every two weeks, sometimes you get a third paycheck in a month. Here's how to use that money to upgrade your tech.
Montgomery Ballet gets first-ever permanent home
Montgomery Ballet is launching a fundraiser campaign to help with the renovations.Â
Autauga County school board discusses options after voters rejected tax hike
Members of the Autauga County school board are discussing funding issues after voters turned down an ad valorem tax hike last year.
Birmingham-based Hero Doughnuts opens in downtown Montgomery
Hero Doughnuts officially opened its doors to its new location at 350 North Perry Street to the public Tuesday.Â
Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act into law
The FOCUS Act prohibits students use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama's public schools.Â
Montgomery Regional Airport executive director resigns
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed to Action 8 News that the Montgomery Airport Authority Board of Directors accepted Wade Davis's resignation.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs speedy trial bill into law, seeking to speed prosecution of violent crimes
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a new law to allow visiting judges to be brought in to handle violent criminal cases to get them to trial more quickly.
Millbrook police searching for trailer thief
Millbrook Police need your help finding the person who stole a trailer.
Pike Road Kiwanis Club awards $8,000 in college scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Pike Road has awarded $8,000 in college scholarships to four area students.
McDonald's looking to hire 375,000 workers this summer
McDonald's says it's planning to hire up to 375,000 people ahead of the busy summer season.
Equal Justice Initiative announces 37 winners of Legacy Scholarships
The Equal Justice Initiative has announced 37 students in Montgomery Public Schools have won a Legacy Scholarship.
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards more than $184,000 in grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation has announced that it has presented $184,652 in grants to local nonprofits to help with food, family and medical needs.
Montgomery woman killed in Pike County crash
A Montgomery woman has been killed in a wreck in Pike County.
Former Alabama, Auburn quarterbacks help host annual Kevin Turner Golf Tournament
The 28th annual Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament brought out hundreds of golfers, including well-known former quarterbacks from Alabama and Auburn.
YMCA of Greater Montgomery celebrates successful annual fundraising campaign
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is celebrating the largest annual fundraising total in its history.
Man critically hurt after being shot, struck by vehicle at Normandale shopping center in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was shot and hit by a vehicle.
Respite for All Foundation Premieres Dementia-Focused Documentary at Montgomery's Capri Theatre
By mid-2025, the Montgomery-based Respite for All Foundation's network is expected to grow to 60 locations across 18 states.
Woman charged in Montgomery murder
A woman has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in Montgomery.
Man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after child sex conviction
A man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after being convicted of a long list of sex charges involving children in Chilton County.
Trump sets 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug prices
President Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the price of prescription drugs or face new limits over what the government will pay.
Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip has been released, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
