Alabama National Fair wraps up another successful year
As cleanup gets underway following the 71st annual Alabama National Fair, organizers say it was another successful year.
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Rabies vaccines to be distributed across 14 Alabama counties, some in our area
Oral rabies vaccines will be distributed by air and ground teams across 14 Alabama counties over the next three weeks.
What The Tech: Protecting your home on Google Street View
Of course, you wouldn't walk around town handing pictures of your house to strangers. But if someone finds your address online, with just a couple of clicks they can see your home, and everything sitting in the driveway.
Pay It Forward: Carl Carlson of Wetumpka
Carl Carlson is 93 years old. He volunteers at the Elmore County food pantry just about every day.
Ground broken for new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis
Gov. Kay Ivey and other leaders have broken ground in Demopolis for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, which will be a residential high school for students statewide.
Troy University ensuring that military members can continue education during government shutdown
During the government shutdown, Troy University is ensuring service members can continue their education without interruption.
First students graduate from Apple Education program in Montgomery
A graduation ceremony has been held to honor the first participants in the Apple Foundation program.
Prattville police officer arrested in Millbrook
A Prattville police officer has been arrested in Millbrook, according to Prattville city leaders.
ONLY ON 8: Final day of the Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News partnered with the Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the annual event.
Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo dies at 51
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
Opelika police searching for robbery suspect
The Opelika Police Department needs your help finding a robbery suspect.
Alabama State University announces that YMCA is coming to campus
Alabama State University and the YMCA of Greater Montgomery have announced that a YMCA facility is coming to the ASU campus.
The Helpers Tent comes to Capri Theatre in Montgomery
A traveling festival of hope has made its way to the Capri Theatre in Montgomery.
What The Tech: Protecting yourself from the worst scams
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time the Department of Homeland Security warns Americans about the most dangerous scams threatening your money, privacy, and peace of mind.
Clyde May's Distillery Nearing Completion
Clyde May's, the official Alabama State Spirit company, is nearing completion of a multi million dollar bottling facility in Pike County designed to bring in tourism.
Second suspect arrested in Montgomery mass shooting
Montgomery police have announced the arrest of a second suspect in the October 4 mass shooting downtown that left two people dead and a dozen others injured, some critically.
ONLY ON 8: Paddlers race to finish Great Alabama 650
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New details on Dexter Avenue homicide
Action 8 News has learned new details about a homicide that happened on Dexter Avenue downtown.
Fire destroys old Chantilly Inn in Pike Road
Pike Road firefighters were called around 1:07 a.m. Saturday to a home in the 9200 block of Vaughn Road.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" joins MeTV lineup
"Everybody Loves Raymond," one of America's most popular shows of the last 30 years, is joining the MeTV lineup.
Man shot and killed in Uniontown
A man has been shot and killed near U.S. Highway 80 in Uniontown.
Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas has released all 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages, who are now being reunited with their families in Israel, as part of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza.
Blessing of the Badge ceremony held at Alabama Capitol steps
Many people gathered to pray on the steps of the Alabama Capitol for the first responders and other law enforcement officers who serve and protect Montgomery.
What The Tech App of the Day: Partiful
Holiday party season is just around the corner. And if you've ever used Facebook events, texts, or emails, you may want a better option. Evites are definitely the way to go.
