Tuskegee man arrested for theft in Auburn
Pickett was taken into custody and charged with first degree theft of property.Â
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Phenix City man arrested for enticing a child for immoral purposes
Moore was taken into custody at his work on September 26.Â
Montgomery prepares to welcome Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic for first time
The 85th Annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic will be played in Montgomery for the first time as part of the HBCU Classic Weekend.
Montgomery Regional Airport begins $5 million baggage claim renovation project
The Montgomery Regional Airport has started its $5 million baggage claim renovation project.
What The Tech: How the government shutdown could affect you
Bottom line: expect delays, expect some websites to go dark, and expect scammers to take advantage. When in doubt, go directly to the official government website.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for two missing people in Montgomery
The search has been canceled for two missing people in Montgomery.
ONLY ON 8: Preview of the Great Alabama 650 race
Action 8 News has partnered with Alabama Scenic River Trail to bring you daily coverage of the Great Alabama 650 race.
ASE Credit Union breaks ground on new multi-million dollar facility in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- ASE Credit Union held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new multi-million dollar facility in Selma. The credit union is modernizing its facility and upgrading its…
Jane Goodall, celebrated primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died at 91.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Department of Revenue warns of texting scam
The Alabama Department of Revenue is warning of a texting scam involving tax refunds.
Conecuh County man indicted for gang-related "Glock switch" possession
A Conecuh County man has been charged with possessing machine gun conversion devices, with enhanced charges under Alabama’s Criminal Enterprise Act.
Action 8's Tickled Pink benefits the Cancer Wellness Foundation
The 11th Annual Tickled Pink Out Party is Saturday in Montgomery, and once again, it will benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation, with an emphasis on breast cancer.
Woman dies in mobile home fire in Lee County
A woman has died in a mobile home fire in the Beulah community of Lee County.
Brundidge man sentenced to federal prison for drug crimes
A Brundidge man has been sentenced to 12 and-a-half years in federal prison for drug-related crimes.
Andalusia City Council race ends in tie, so who will serve?
Action 8 News was in Andalusia where the votes were certified for a city council race that ended in a tie. So how was the tie broken?
Urban League of Alabama expands services in Montgomery
A nonprofit well known for serving local communities is expanding its services in Montgomery.
Pine Level holds mental health conference
Town leaders in Pine Level are helping residents learn about mental health services available to them.
Opening date set for Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken is located in the old BurgerFi location on Eastchase Parkway.
What The Tech: Amazon customers eligible for settlement over prime cancellation complaints
The FTC says Amazon tricked people into subscribing to prime, and then made it nearly impossible to cancel.
Government shutdown begins as U.S. Senate fails to pass budget plan
A federal government shutdown has started because the U.S. Senate failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running past the October 1 deadline.
Pay It Forward: Melodie Trammell of Montgomery
Melodie Trammell works fulltime at the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama helping cancer patients get the care they need.
Valley Grande Mayor-elect shares his plans for the town
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma isn't the only municipality in Dallas County that will be getting a new mayor. The town of Valley Grande also has new leadership coming into the mayor's…
Federal government on brink of first budget shutdown in almost seven years
Democrats and Republicans are angrily blaming each other for a looming federal government budget shutdown, refusing to budge from their positions.
Alabama Forestry Commission issues Fire Danger Advisory
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the weather forecast.
Montgomery Police Department holds promotion ceremony for dozens of officers
The Montgomery Police Department is celebrating the promotion of dozens of officers.
