Child hit by car while walking to school in Millbrook
A 13-year-old boy has been hit by a car while walking to school in Millbrook.
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Woman assaulted near Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery
A woman is recovering from an assault which happened late Saturday morning near Blount Cultural Park.
Eugene's Hot Chicken coming to downtown Montgomery
Officials say the goal is to open the restaurant by the end of 2025.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Survey team confirms two tornadoes hit Wilcox County
A survey team from the National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes hit Wilcox County on Sunday, April 6.
Alabama Legislature approves bill to give pregnant women more access to health care
Alabama legislators have unanimously passed a bill to speed up access to Medicaid for pregnant women, as more states across the South try to lower high maternal and infant mortality rates.
President Trump's tariffs go into effect
President Trump's tariffs on nations that have tariffs on the U.S. have now gone into effect, including a 104% tariff on China.
What the Tech: Tariffs may raise iPhone prices
If you're in the market for a new iPhone, prices may be going up due to tariffs between the U.S. and China.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Former Selma interim fire chief sentenced in fatal hit-and-run wreck
Former Selma interim Fire Chief Franklin Edwards has been sentenced for leaving the scene of a fatal wreck in Jefferson County.
Montgomery County man sentenced to life in prison
A Montgomery County man convicted of killing a man and violently assaulting two others will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Crump Center in Montgomery reopens after renovations
Montgomery Crump Community Center is reopening follow a huge renovation project.
Rivers of Alabama Day celebrated in Montgomery
Rivers of Alabama Day is being celebrated in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislature approves regulations to help small pharmacies
Alabama lawmakers have voted to put new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to curb the closure of small pharmacies across the state.
Most families applying for Alabama's new school vouchers have children in non-public schools
The Governor's Office says families have submitted applications that represent more than 36,000 students who are seeking school vouchers.
Two brothers charged with killing 17-year-old in Montgomery
Two brothers have been charged with capital murder in the killing of a 17-year-old in Montgomery.
Montgomery County Board of Education selects new superintendent amid controversy
Byrd, who served as superintendent of Selma City Schools, was selected with four yes votes votes over one other finalist.
Hundreds of child abuse cases reported in Dallas Co. in 2024
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- April is child abuse prevention month -- and advocates are trying to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse and prevention. The Dallas County community gathered in support…
U.S. Supreme Court blocks order to force Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an order that would have forced the Trump administration to let thousands of federal employees to be rehired after they were let go in efforts to shrink the federal government.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport suspected Venezuelan gang members, but said they must get a court hearing first.
Construction company owner enters Pike Road mayor's race
Construction company owner Mark Spurlin is challenging longtime Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone in this year's city elections.
What the Tech: Windows 10 support is ending, so what should you do if your computer won't run Windows 11?
Using Windows 10 after October 14 means no more updates -- and no security fixes. That could make your computer vulnerable.
Calico Fort Gearing up for its 53rd Year in Fort Deposit
The Calico Fort is an Arts and Crafts Show hosted in Fort Deposit for more than 50 years.
EF-1 tornado touches down near Dallas Co. church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Members of a Dallas County church are counting their blessings tonight -- after a close call at church during Sunday's storms. A confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down around East…
Prattville man arrested for sexual assault
Police say around 8:00 a.m. Sunday, officers were flagged down about a sexual assault that had just occurred at a park.
Twins arrested in Prattville shooting incident
According to court records, the shooting incident happened around 3:40 p.m. on December 23, 2024.
Victim in North Montgomery shooting in March dies
Action 8 News reached out to a spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department regarding the delay in notification.
