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Reed celebrates two nationally-televised football games held in Montgomery
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city got a big boost from two nationally-televised college football games that have been held at Cramton Bowl over the past two weekends.
Two people arrested in Opelika home invasion
Opelika police have arrested two people in a home invasion investigation.
Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast
WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.
Montgomery woman arrested for shooting into an occupied home
Investigators say the bullet hit the victim's bedroom window while kids were inside the home.
Mississippi man dead after tractor trailer wrecks, overturns in Wilcox County
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday on Alabama 21, about 15 miles east of Camden.Â
What the Tech: Are social media companies doing enough to protect your kids online?
Social media platforms say they're making progress in protecting kids. But one mom who works in tech says that's not what the data shows, and she's urging parents to pay closer attention.
Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
Canine Strides provides unique pet care service in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Dallas County is making sure that every dog has its day. Canine Strides is a new pet care service for dogs. "We pick…
Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery
A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.
Garner Electric breaks ground on new office in Millbrook
The city of Millbrook along with the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of Garner Electric and Garner & Associates Engineering PC.
Man wanted for robbery in Montgomery
Investigators say they are looking for 39-year-old Kenyada Lavar Johnson.
Two wanted for identity theft in Prattville
It happened on July 23, 2025 at the Lowe's in Prattville.Â
Inmate at Lee County Detention Center found dead
Sheriff Jones said there were no signs of foul play observed at the time.
President Trump announces Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
President Trump has announced that Space Command will be coming to Alabama, reversing a decision made by then-President Joe Biden.
Banana Ball coming to Auburn University
The Savannah Bananas announced Monday that they will be coming to take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Montgomery woman dies in Northern Boulevard crash
According to the Montgomery Police Department, emergency responders were called to a single vehicle crash in the area of Northern Boulevard near Louisville Street.
Brundidge man charged with identity theft, theft of property in Auburn
Auburn Police say twenty-two year old Dequavius Quendez Coleman of Brundidge, Alabama, was arrested on felony warrants last Thursday, August 28th.
What The Tech: Protecting your Wi-Fi routers against hackers
Some passwords need to be changed regularly, but your home Wi-Fi router? That one needs be changed at least once: right after you plug it in.
Thank you for donating to the 11th Annual Stuff the Truck food drive
All of us at Action 8 News, Tie & Doll, Inc. and Winn-Dixie want to thank all of you who donated to our "Stuff the Truck" food drive to help students in Montgomery Public Schools.
Labor Day hot dog eating contest held in Millbrook
Labor Day was celebrated in a special way in Millbrook. Uncle Bob's Sauces and Rubs hosted a hot dog eating contest.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting of a 13-year-old in Montgomery
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Montgomery last year.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Police release name of man shot and killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the man shot and killed in Montgomery on Labor Day.
Woman shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
A woman has been injured after being shot on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery.
Selma church rebuilds daycare destroyed in 2023 tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma continues to show signs of recovery more than two years after the devastating tornado in 2023. That EF-2 tornado destroyed about a third of…
