ADPH warns to take precautions in extreme heat
Anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.
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There's no end in sight to our August heat wave
Daily heat index values will continue to reach 105 degrees or higher
Doug Jones talks to voters in town hall in the Capital City
Action 8 News is covering Campaign 26, and as we get closer to the November midterms, the governor's race in Alabama is heating up.
Final phase of construction begins at the Dallas Co. Jail
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Jail remains unusable -- three and a half years after it was severely damaged by a tornado. The EF-2 tornado that hit Selma in January…
Indictment adds defendant and charges in case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
The second superseding indictment, which was unsealed Wednesday, charges 59-year-old Heidi L. Beirich, of Palm Springs, California, along with the SPLC, with new charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank.
Aluminum die casting company in Auburn to expand, creating 50 jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is once again expanding with a $32 million investment.Â
Man sentenced in deadly 2021 shooting in Troy
Pike County District Attorney James Tarbox says Xavier Edwards was convicted in May for the murder of Andre Thompson on October 23, 2021.
Pay It Forward: Alexandra Fermin of Tallassee
Fermin goes above and beyond her normal duties as a bus driver to make sure her kids are loved and cared for.Â
Montgomery police officer relieved of duty after off-duty incident
A Montgomery police officer has been relieved of duty after she was charged in an off-duty incident.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Maurice Mercer wins Democratic nomination in U.S. House District 6
The Associated Press has projected that Maurice Mercer will win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House District 6.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Hampton Harris finishes second in U.S. House District 2 Republican primary
Hampton Harris finished in second place behind Rhett Marques in the Republican primary for U.S. House District 2, but hopes to help Marques win the seat in November.
Shake Shack to open third location in Alabama
Tanger Outlet in Foley announced Tuesday that Shake Shack will soon make its way to the shopping destination.Â
CAMPAIGN 2026: Ammie Akin wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7
The Associated Press has projected that Ammie Akin will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 7.
CAMPAIGN 2026: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6
The Associated Press has projected that U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 6.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Jerry Carl wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 1
The Associated Press has projected that Jerry Carl will win the Republican nomination for the U.S. House District 1 seat.
Demopolis police arrest Choctaw Co. duo on drug charges
Also from the West Alabama Newsroom-- Demopolis police arrest a Choctaw County duo on multiple drug charges. Fifty-two year old James Calvin Manley -- and 46 year old Crystal Griffith -- both of…
CAMPAIGN 2026: Rhett Marques wins Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2
The Associated Press has declared that Rhett Marques will win the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2.
School year begins for students in Autauga County
Students in Autauga County Schools are among the latest to start the new school year.
Church gives back to local non-profit in more ways than one
A church is giving back to a local non-profit in more ways than one.
CAMPAIGN 2026: Results from special primaries for U.S. House
Here are the latest special primary results from Action 8 News:
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.Â
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.
