Family wants answers about man who died during encounter with Prattville police
Family members of a man who died during an incident involving Prattville police say they want answers about his death.
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Property Records: Montgomery City Council member lives in different district from one she represents
Property records show a member of the Montgomery City Council lives in a different district than the one she represents.
City of Georgiana Welcomes New Busy Ant Supermarket
After closing in late 2025 and spending months with no grocery store, the City of Georgiana has welcomed the re-opening of a newly-renovated grocery store.
Turner appeals recount denial to State Democratic Executive Committee
Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. has appealed to the state Democratic Party after local Democratic Party officials denied his recount request and election contest.
Traffic stop in Troy leads to fentanyl trafficking arrests
Two men are charged with trafficking fentanyl and other charges following a traffic stop in Troy.
Safe from the Storm: 2026 Hurricane Season Begins
Action 8 News has a series of special Extra reports to prepare you for the 2026 hurricane season, which is now underway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
